MATCHDAY.CO
  • Australian owned
  • Free shipping over $99
  • 30-day returns
  • Secure checkout
Midfielder cushioning a football with a soft first touch during a rebounder drill
Training goal · First Touch

Soft touch. Sharp mind.

Your first touch is your first decision. A rebounder, a weighted ball and 15 minutes a day will rewire how you receive — open hips, soft cushion, ready to play forward before the ball arrives.

Shop The Kit View Bundles

The essentials · First Touch

"I want a better first touch."

Hero equipment for first touch — the products that make the biggest difference. Start here.

Training bundles

Save with a first touch pack.

Bundle
-16%

Ball Mastery Pack

Training ball, rebounder and markers for daily touch reps.

  • Tech Training Ball
  • Folding Rebounder
  • Marker Discs
  • Resistance Band
$149$177
Save $28 · 16% off
Shop Bundle
Bundle
-15%

First Touch Pack

Rebounder, weighted ball and cones to sharpen control under pressure.

  • Pro Rebounder
  • Weighted Ball
  • 20× Cones
  • Carry Bag
$139$164
Save $25 · 15% off
Shop Bundle

Educational resources

Train smarter.

Article · 5 min read

Improve Your First Touch

The wall, rebounder and weighted-ball routine pros use daily.

Read guide

Training videos

Watch the first touch session.

Drill walkthroughs filmed with academy coaches. Tap a session to see the setup, the reps and the coaching cues.

Filming soon
Session 0106:42
BeginnerDrill walkthrough

First Touch — fundamentals

Notify me
Session 0208:15
IntermediateDrill walkthrough

First Touch — match tempo drills

Notify me
Session 0310:30
AdvancedDrill walkthrough

First Touch — game-day finishers

Notify me

Video player ready — embed YouTube, Vimeo or Mux IDs to go live.

Frequently asked

Improve First Touch — your questions answered.

How often should I train with this equipment?+

Most players see results from 3–4 short focused sessions per week (20–40 minutes) on top of team training. Quality of reps beats total hours every time.

What size rebounder should I get?+

A 1m × 1m frame is the sweet spot for solo first-touch and passing work. Larger frames are better for finishing reps and team use.

Should I train with a weighted ball?+

Yes — once a week, not every session. Weighted balls exaggerate poor technique and build cushioning, but overuse can slow your normal touch.

From the locker room

Real players. Real results.

"100-touch rule + the pro rebounder changed everything. Coaches noticed inside a month."

Noah K.

Academy CM

"Best £80 I've spent on football. Daily 15 minutes, huge difference."

Mia L.

U17 Player

"Weighted ball is the cheat code nobody talks about. Touch feels effortless now."

Tom A.

Senior Amateur

Other training goals

What else do you want to improve?

Footballer in MATCHDAY CO. kit sprinting through an agility ladder under floodlights to build explosive speed
Improve SpeedStriker striking a football into a mini goal during a finishing drill on a floodlit pitch
Improve ShootingPlayer performing close ball control with a training ball between cones on a dark training pitch
Improve Ball ControlMidfielder striking a pass through a passing gate on a floodlit training pitch
Improve PassingFootballer cutting between slalom poles and cones in an agility drill at dusk
Improve AgilityFootball player using resistance bands for lower-body strength and stability training
Improve StrengthFootballer using a foam roller and massage ball for recovery after training
Improve RecoveryDefender shadowing an attacker through pole and cone shapes during a 1v1 defending drill
Improve DefendingGoalkeeper diving to make a save during a reaction and footwork training session
Goalkeeper Training
Every goal-based kit ships free over $99.

Inside the game

Become better
every week.

Weekly drills, training tips and exclusive offers — straight to your inbox.