Back-to-school training equipment

Cones, cups and markers

Delimitation equipment is chosen according to the exercise. Cups, flat and flexible, mark the ground without hindering running: you can walk on them safely, making them ideal for small games and marking on the ground. Cones, taller and more visible, are used for slaloms and ball control courses. Large perforated cones, like Tremblay's 40 centimetre models with holes and notches, can hold markers at different heights to create hurdles and gates.

Foot ladders work on foot placement and step frequency, low hurdles on coordination and plyometrics, and planted markers on changing direction. With a few cones, a ladder and hurdles, an educator covers the essentials of their motor skills exercises during sessions.

Balls and team sports equipment

Training balls are chosen based on the category size, in both football and handball, as well as the surface: a stitched or glued ball that is durable for synthetic and asphalt surfaces, and a lighter ball for grass and indoor use. For a club, one ball per player at training remains the goal, along with a net or a bag for transporting them. Reversible vests allow for two teams to be formed with just one set.

The brands in the selection

Each brand has its page in the back-to-school selection:

• Sporti France, for educational and PE equipment, from markers to multisport kits.
• Tremblay CT, a French manufacturer of cones, hurdles, markers and training equipment.
• Lynx Sport, for training accessories and field equipment.
• Macron, the Italian equipment supplier of teamwear, shirts and club bags.
• Select, the Danish brand of football and handball balls.
• Kempa, a German specialist in handball, balls, shoes and textiles.
• Leader Fit, for fitness and strength equipment.

The rest of the back-to-school selection

The selection continues with sportswear for sports kits, the lifestyle junior for children's rain jackets and trainers, shoes and backpacks. The customisable textiles allow marking kits with the name of the club or player. The full operation details are on the Back To School page.

Equipping a club for back-to-school

Back-to-school is the time when clubs refresh their equipment, before the first sessions and the arrival of new members. Taking inventory at the end of the season, listing what has been lost or damaged and grouping purchases by category helps avoid last-minute orders. For balls as well as vests, sticking to the same range from one year to the next allows for completing sets without having to repurchase everything.

Frequently asked questions

What delimitation equipment to use for a ball control exercise?

Cones, which are tall and visible, are used for slaloms and ball control courses. Cups, flat and flexible, mark the ground without hindering running: you can walk on them, making them ideal for small games.

What is the purpose of a foot ladder?

Placed on the ground, the foot ladder works on foot placement, coordination and step frequency. Players move through foot placements in each square at increasing speed, during warm-ups or athletic sessions.

Which hurdles should be chosen for children?

For children and PE, prefer low and lightweight hurdles that can be adjusted in height and will fall with the slightest contact. They work on stride and jumps without the risk of falling.

How many balls should be provided for a session?

The ideal is one ball per player for technical exercises, so everyone can touch the ball as often as possible. For team games, one ball per station is sufficient, with a few spare balls on the sideline.

How to transport and store training equipment?

Cups stack on a dedicated support, cones fit into each other, and a bag for balls helps prevent losing them. A net or trolley makes transport easier between the changing room and the field.