THE FUTURE OF 5-A-SIDE

Small-sided football has been given a 21st century makeover – welcome to the next generation of premium soccer spaces

Down in a small corner of West London, five-a-side football has had a dramatic transformation following the launch of a state-of-the-art facility in Shepherd’s Bush.

Pro:direct Play focuses the relentless innovation and premium execution Pro:direct is renowned for on an elite-level facility at Playfootball Shepherd’s Bush. The ambition: to create an extraordinary experience that adds an extra dimension to the game.

Playfootball Shepherd’s Bush boasts 10 floodlit 3G all-weather pitches and Fa-qualified referees, plus rebound boards and roof nets so the ball never goes out of play. It’s all combined with modern changing facilities and a sports bar showing live games to deliver the finest possible playing environment.

Even better, three pitches are available for community use – meaning more people can play five-a-side football than ever. The centre will also host the successful Pro:direct Academy programme, and work to involve local clubs in coaching initiatives.

Pro:direct will also look to host one-on-one Q&A sessions with product experts, as well as boot-testing, seminars, pro-player insights, product launches, and events to bring the pros’ choices to the community.

Don’t live in London? Don’t worry. Playfootball is set to roll out Pro:direct Play in a host of locations, so one could be coming to a venue near you real soon.

It’s time to wave goodbye to hard pitches and the routine of emptying sand from your trainers, and to say hello to five-a-side football in the 21st century.