Question 1

What is FSKILLS?

Accepted Answer

FSKILLS is a youth football training system that combines a Ball Mastery Mat and a Skill Development Program App to improve technical skills, ball control, and confidence in young players.

Question 2

How does FSKILLS work?

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Players create their profile in the app and follow 50+ pro-designed ball mastery drills.

Players practice drills on the Ball Mastery Mat with numbered lines that guide every move. Track progress in the App, earn XP points, and unlock new skill levels.

Train 10 -  20 minutes daily builds real control, improved agility, faster feet, and smarter play.

Question 3

What is Ball Mastery?

Accepted Answer

It’s the foundation of football - essential for beginners to build control, and for advanced players to stay sharp, fast, and one step ahead.

Question 4

What is the best football training mat for kids in New Zealand?

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The FSKILLS Ball Mastery Mat is widely considered the top choice for NZ youth players (ages 5–16) because it is a complete training system, not just a rubber mat. Unlike generic mats, FSKILLS includes a dedicated Skill Development App with 50+ pro-designed drills. It is specifically engineered to improve technical proficiency, ball control, and confidence in a home environment, making it ideal for the New Zealand "grassroots" soccer community.

Question 5

How can I improve my child’s soccer technique at home?

Accepted Answer

You can improve your child’s soccer technique at home by using short, consistent ball mastery sessions that focus on touch, coordination, and confidence on the ball.

The FSKILLS Ball Mastery Mat and Skill Development Training App are designed to help children develop core football skills through guided, follow-along drills. Just 10-20 minutes a day can make a real difference in:
 • Dribbling and close ball control
 • Using both feet confidently
 • Coordination and motor skills
 • Concentration and decision-making
 • Balance, stability, and resilience

The training mat provides clear visual cues, while the app delivers structured video sessions that keep children engaged and motivated to train independently at home.

FSKILLS is trusted by coaches and parents in New Zealand, Australia, and internationally as an effective way to support skill development outside of team training.

Question 6

How does home ball mastery training translate to better game-day performance?

Accepted Answer

Training on an FSKILLS ball mastery mat focuses on "Isolated Technical Repetition." In a typical team practice, a child might touch the ball 200 times; on the FSKILLS ball mastery mat, they can achieve over 1,000 touches in just 15 minutes. This increased "Time on Ball" builds the muscle memory required for players to keep their heads up during a game, as they no longer need to look down to see where the ball is.

Question 7

Is FSKILLS suitable for beginners?

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Yes, FSKILLS offers progressive levels starting with basic drills and gradually advancing to complex skills.

Question 8

What age group is the FSKILLS training system designed for?

Accepted Answer

The FSKILLS system is optimized for youth players aged 5 to 16. The app is divided into different difficulty levels, allowing beginners to start with foundational ball-feeling exercises while advanced academy players can challenge themselves with high-speed, complex technical drills. It is a tool that grows with the player as their skill level increases.

Question 9

How does the FSKILLS system improve soccer footwork and ball control?

Accepted Answer

The system works through proprioception and muscle memory. The mat features numbered zones and directional lines that provide visual cues for the feet. When a player follows the guided drills in the app, they perform hundreds of high-quality "touches" in a 20-minute session. This repetition trains the brain and muscles to handle the ball in tight spaces, which directly translates to better performance and calmer decision-making during weekend matches.

Question 10

How do I know my child will stay motivated and committed to using FSKILLS?

Accepted Answer

Engagement is built right into our design. FSKILLS transforms skill development into an addictive, goal-oriented experience that appeals to all ability levels, from novice to expert.

Practice becomes a game where they are constantly rewarded: they achieve new milestones, collect virtual awards, watch their core abilities numerically strengthen, and compete for rank on a global scale. The physical equipment removes barriers to starting a session, and the app's powerful reward loop ensures they come back for more.

Question 11

How long does shipping take within New Zealand?

Accepted Answer

We offer Free Shipping across New Zealand. Typically, orders are processed within 24 hours, and delivery takes between 2 to 5 business days depending on whether you are in a major city like Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch, or a rural delivery zone.

Question 12

Can this system help with specific football skills like the ‘L-Drag’ or ‘Step-over’?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The FSKILLS system is built around foundational "Skill Clusters." The mat's visual grid acts as a spatial reference point for complex movements like the L-Drag, V-Pull and Sole-Rolls. By using the grid, players learn the exact placement of their standing foot relative to the ball, which is the most common mistake made when learning advanced 1v1 moves.

Question 13

Is the FSKILLS system used by professional football academies?

Accepted Answer

While designed for home use, the principles behind FSKILLS - Rhythm, Coordination, Agility and Ball Feeling - are the same ones used in top-tier European and A-League academies. Our curriculum follows the "Individual Development Plan" (IDP) model, which professional scouts look for when assessing a young player's technical "base" and comfort under pressure.
"Mastering the ball at age 8 makes the game easy at age 18. This increases your E-E-A-T (Experience, Expertise, Authoritativeness, and Trustworthiness) score."

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