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There are many important key factors when it comes to selecting the best soccer goal for your needs. From the size of the goal to the domain that the goal will be exposed to. So what makes a good soccer goal?Appropriate SizeWhether you are using your soccer goal for training or a competitive event, you must be using the correct size of the goal. The official size of a goal for a match with a majority of most age groups is an 8’ x 24’. However, younger youth programs also use a "6x 18". The goal …

The amount of air pressure a ball has is essential to the game. If it’s even slightly deflated it can make it harder to be accurate when kicking. If you inflate it too much, it can feel hard when you kick it or even burst. Too little or too much will definitely affect the bounce of it.It is an easy process to get your ball properly inflated and here at Soccer Innovations we have all the essentials to do it so you can enjoy the game. All you will need is either a hand pump or electric pump …

Soccer Wall Mannequins The market for soccer wall mannequins are becoming more popular by the day.  You are starting to see a number of different materials, manufacturers, and designs.  So what makes a good mannequin?  We are obviously partial to our own Soccer Innovations Soccer Wall Mannequin.  However, there are many benefits to our design verse other competitors.  You can start by looking at the photo design we have provided in this blog.  Let's discuss som …

The National Federation of State High School Associations approves standards for soccer balls to be used throughout the nation.NFHS approved balls meet the following criteria:-The ball must be spherical.-The outer casing must be leather or approved synthetic, and it must be weather/rain resistant.-The circumference of the ball cannot be more than 28 inches nor less than 27 inches.-The weight of the ball at the start of the game cannot be more than 16 ounces nor less than 14 ounces.Soccer In …

Starting your kids in youth soccer is one of the first involvements of social setting or sports that kids are involved in.  Kids can be playing soccer as young as three years old. Regardless of what age your son/daughter starts playing soccer, you will always need a few basic items.  There are also always options of training equipment that each team will need for practice, or that your child can use on their own to take their game to the next level.  Here are the bare essentials:S …