SPLAY BUYING GUIDES · AGILITY
Choose equipment around the movement you want to train.
Agility equipment supports football, cricket, rugby, PE and general coaching. The right setup depends on your activity, participants and surface—not how many pieces you can fit in a bag.
Understand the main equipment types
Use a small number of versatile tools well before adding specialist equipment.
Speed ladders
Useful for planned footwork, rhythm and coordination patterns. Choose a length that fits your space and a construction you can lay flat. Keep movements controlled before increasing pace.
Ladder patterns alone do not cover reactive agility: add a cue, decision or change of direction where appropriate.
Training cones
Use upright cones for visible turning points, gates, lanes and station markers. Check height, stability and storage space. Keep them clear of routes where a participant might fall onto equipment.
Space & floor markers
Use lower-profile markers to define grids, starting positions and small-sided game boundaries. Compare the design and material against your surface; floor markers and dome markers serve different layouts.
Training hurdles
Hurdles can organise stepping, coordination and jumping drills. Choose a manageable height for the activity and ability of the group, with enough space between obstacles. Progress technique before adding height or speed.
Training & slalom poles
Set up weaving, turning and acceleration routes. Check whether poles need ground spikes, weighted bases or compatible cones. A setup intended for grass may not work safely on a hard indoor floor.
Equipment kits
A kit can provide a balanced starting selection for coaches and schools. Compare every component and quantity with your planned stations. Check whether bases, clips and a bag are included rather than assuming they are.
Match the equipment to your activity
Use this as a planning aid, then adapt the drill to the players and available space.
| Activity | Useful starting equipment | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| Footwork & coordination | Ladder or floor markers | Enough room for controlled steps and a clear exit |
| Change of direction | Cones, markers or slalom poles | Turning space, suitable surface and secure bases |
| Reaction & decision-making | Coloured markers or reaction aids | A clear coaching cue and enough separation between players |
| Stepping & jumping | Low hurdles or markers | Appropriate obstacle height and landing space |
| Small-sided games | Boundary markers and bibs | Pitch size, group numbers and clear boundaries |
A practical buying checklist
- List your drills. Identify the equipment each activity actually needs.
- Count simultaneous stations. Duplicate busy setups to keep waiting time down.
- Check the surface. Confirm bases, fixings and marker grip are suitable.
- Plan storage and transport. Measure long poles and allow for carrying bags.
- Check before each session. Remove damaged equipment and keep routes clear.
Ready to choose your setup?
Explore the range or use the Equipment Finder for a guided starting point.