What table tennis equipment does a school or community club need?
A school or community club needs tables suited to its venue, usable bats and balls, nets, clear playing space and a storage plan. Decide whether the goal is introductory play, regular coaching or formal competition before choosing quantities and specifications. Table Tennis England should guide competition requirements; an informal session can use adapted activities that keep more people playing.
Gareth Pashley
What size tennis balls does a primary school need for PE lessons?
For primary tennis lessons, choose the ball by pupil control and available playing space. Red, orange and green stage balls offer different speeds and bounce characteristics; red is generally the easiest starting point, with orange and green offering progression. The LTA advises beginners to use slower coloured balls. Trial a small mixed set before buying one colour for every class.
Gareth Pashley
How do you set up a school football programme from scratch?
Start a school football programme by deciding who it serves, where it fits in PE and extracurricular time, and who will lead each session. Check space, supervision and equipment before promising matches. Build a simple progression from ball familiarity and small-sided games to team decisions, then review participation and enjoyment as well as competition results.
Gareth Pashley
What Is Boccia and How Do You Run an Inclusive Boccia Session?
Boccia is a seated target-ball sport in which players aim red or blue balls closer to a white jack than their opponents. An inclusive session needs a flat playing area, one 13-ball set per game, clear throwing boxes and optional ramps or pointers. Adapt distance, communication and delivery method while keeping every participant seated and actively involved.
Natalie McMunn
How Do You Set Up a Junior Sports Club from Scratch?
To set up a junior sports club, define the local need and sport, form a responsible committee, choose the correct legal structure, affiliate with the governing body where appropriate, put safeguarding and insurance in place, secure a suitable venue and recruit qualified leaders. Build a realistic budget, equipment list and launch plan before accepting members or collecting personal information.
Gareth Pashley
What netball equipment does a secondary school need for curriculum PE?
A secondary netball lesson needs suitable balls, a marked playing area, identifiable teams and a way to practise shooting if that is the objective. Start with activities and the number of simultaneous groups, then check posts, bibs and ball condition. A competition setup is useful for formal games but is not the only way to teach movement, passing and decision-making.
Gareth Pashley
What Size Football Goals Does a Primary School Need for Curriculum PE?
Primary schools usually need more than one football goal size because curriculum lessons involve different ages, spaces and activities. Portable 12 ft by 6 ft goals suit many small-sided KS1 and lower-KS2 practices, while 16 ft by 7 ft goals support 9v9-style activities. Schools must prioritise secure anchoring, suitable run-off space and supervised use.
Christine Wheatcroft
The Rebounder Evolution
Get the rundown on this multi-functional piece of equipment which can be used by individuals practicing alone and also by small groups of players.
Gareth Pashley
What Size Basketball Do I Need?
Having the right sized equipment is key in all sports, and in basketball it can be quite critical. Check out our blog here for the full rundown.
Gareth Pashley
Rugby Union Rules on Head Impacts
Check out the research into head collisions and how these can be prevented by viewing our blog here.
Gareth Pashley
Goals Galore
View all our football goal products along with great advice on goal setup for various match settings.
Gareth Pashley
Choose the Right Size Goal
Correct sized goals for the appropriate age group and the game format is crucial not only for player development but for their enjoyment of the game.