Training accessories for the coach

Marking the Pitch: Cones, Markers, Poles

Marking prepares the session even before the first dribble. Flat cones can be placed anywhere and do not interfere with footing: you can step over them without interrupting your run. Taller markers indicate a starting point or a visible obstacle. Poles are used for dribbling slaloms and changes of direction. Ground markings, finally, outline an area or reference point without anything being placed. A set of each, in two colours, covers most activities.

Working on Footing: Balance Boards, Hoops, Ladders

A good part of the game relies on footing, and a few accessories help to improve it. Balance boards require you to stabilise your body, which is useful for a player who needs to stay strong during contact. Hoops and rhythm ladders work on step frequency and coordination. These activities are also popular with younger players, who see them as a game. For any questions about returning after an injury, seek advice from a health professional.

Explaining the Game: Tactical Boards and Coach Notebooks

A system is better understood when it's drawn rather than described. The tactical board, erasable or magnetic, accompanies the coach on the sidelines and is useful during breaks. The spiral-bound coach notebook, with its printed half-courts, keeps track of sessions and systems. Large rolling boards have their place in the club's meeting room for video sessions or discussions.

Whistle, Organise, Clean

The whistle is the accessory that gets forgotten most often, and the one that's missed the most. Models without a ball, like the Fox 40, maintain the same sound regardless of how hard you blow. For storage, trolleys, ball nets, and storage boxes keep the area tidy. A shoe brush at the entrance of the gym prevents gravel from being brought onto the floor.

Brands of Session Equipment

These manufacturers share the bulk of session equipment for clubs.

• Sporti offers coach notebooks, tactical boards, hoops, trolleys, and racks designed for sports teaching.
• Tremblay CT covers poles, ground markings, training dummies, and whistles.
• Carrington makes maintenance accessories for pitches, such as shoe brushes.
• Spalding provides a compact tactical board for coaches, easy to slip into a bag.
• Powershot offers training kits and inflatable dummies to simulate a defender.

Completing with Jerseys and Baskets

Accessories are just part of the club's equipment. Jerseys separate teams during matches. Mini-baskets are useful for younger players' shooting practice, while basketball hoops equip a court or outdoor area. Everything is gathered on the clubs equipment page.

Affordable Training Accessories

Small equipment is often renewed, so it's best to buy it at the right time. Sales and Black Friday reduce costs, and clearance sales help clear out old stock. The good deals on the site are worth checking out year-round. Forgot your whistle before the match? The expedited delivery in 24h page helps you replace it quickly.

Frequently Asked Questions

Cones or Markers: What to Choose for a Club?

Low, flexible cones are suitable for activities where players pass over or around them quickly. Taller markers are easily visible and indicate an obstacle. Most coaches have both, in at least two colours.

What Whistle for Officiating Indoors?

A plastic, ball-less whistle with a powerful sound. It won’t get stuck and remains audible in a crowded gym. Add a lanyard or finger strap to keep it handy.

Magnetic or Erasable Tactical Board?

The magnetic one allows you to move pieces to show movement, which is useful for explaining a system. The erasable one is quick for drawing arrows and screens. Some boards combine both features.

Are Balance Boards Useful for Basketball?

They are used to work on stability and core strength, which are important for rebounds or contact. They are used during warm-ups or activities. For use related to returning after an injury, follow the advice of a physiotherapist or doctor.

How to Organise the Club's Small Equipment?

One bag per team for everyday equipment, cones, whistles, and jerseys. For common storage, a box or trolley in the storage room. Do an inventory at the start of the year to know what to restock.