First practice is Saturday and there is no kit

6 things, already decided.
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1. 01 of 06
   I already have this

   Shin guards

   Most clubs will not let a player train without them, so this is the one that stops the session before it starts. Order it first.

   What to check before you choose. Size is by height, not age. Check whether the pair includes ankle protection, and whether the club requires guards that sit fully under the sock.

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2. 02 of 06
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   Boots for the surface they play on

   Grass, 3G and indoor all take different soles, and the wrong sole is the difference between gripping and sliding.

   What to check before you choose. Firm ground (FG) for grass, artificial ground (AG) for 3G, flat soles indoors. Check which surface the club actually trains on before ordering.

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3. 03 of 06
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   A ball in the right size

   Age groups play different ball sizes, and turning up with the wrong one means sitting out the drills.

   What to check before you choose. Size 3 for the youngest, 4 in the middle years, 5 from around twelve. The club list usually states it; if not, ask before you order.

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4. 04 of 06
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   Long socks

   They are not a style choice. The socks are what hold the shin guards in place.

   What to check before you choose. Buy the club colour if there is one, and buy two pairs. One pair means a wet pair on Saturday.

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5. 05 of 06
   I already have this

   A water bottle they can open themselves

   Sessions run an hour or more and nobody is going to help twenty children with lids.

   What to check before you choose. Check the lid can be opened one-handed with cold fingers. A wide mouth is easier to refill at a tap than a narrow sports cap.

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6. 06 of 06
   I already have this

   A bag that keeps the wet kit off everything else

   Everything comes home muddy. Without this it comes home in your car seats.

   What to check before you choose. Look for a separate vented or waterproof compartment for boots. Check it fits a size 4 ball if you want to carry that too.

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