7 Things to do before you play football

Have you made your football checklist? Find out the 7 things we recommend you do before you play football to ensure you get the most out of your booking.

Here are the 7 Things to do before you play:

1. Find your Play football

With the help of keysportswear, you can find your nearest football venues closest to you. Each Venue provides different facilities & equipment such as changing rooms, footballs, training cones, etc. To book your space, check the calendar provided on keysportswear.com, on your chosen venues page.

2. Let your team/friends know the date and time

Once you have confirmed your slot, let your football teammates, friends or family know of the time and date to arrive at the venue. Make sure you provide enough details to ensure you’re all ready and well equipped to play.

3. Check your route

Most football venues provide free parking on-site, have a look at the chosen venue page to find more information about their facilities. This can make it easily accessible for you and your guests to arrive at the venue. You can find more transport information such as the nearest transport links in the area, for those not travelling by vehicle.

4. Prepare for the game

Most football venues provide free parking on-site, have a look at the chosen venue page to find more information about their facilities. This can make it easily accessible for you and your guests to arrive at the venue. You can find more transport information such as the nearest transport links in the area, for those not travelling by vehicle.

5. Top Tips from footballers

Don’t warm up for too long because it could tire you out before the match which can affect your performance.
You must not eat right before the football match or any exercise, this could lead to cramps or sickness during play.
Maximize your sprint speed using weight sledge pulls and parachute sprints. This helps build strength in the hamstrings and quadriceps.
Calling all Footballers! Share with us your Top Tips on what you do before your football match.

6. Static stretching- 5 minutes

Static stretching basically involves mimicking all the moves you would perform in the game but without football and at the same place. You can perform actions like squatting, heading, jumping and high kicking.

7. strong kick

In this exercise, you need to hold out your arms straight in front of you and then kick with a stiff leg as if to kick the palm opposite to your leg. Start this exercise from your goal line and continue kicking with both legs alternatively till the 18 yard line.