Soccer Equipment

Soccer Equipment

Selecting the appropriate equipment for soccer is important. Here are some good suggestions to help you get started with the selection process.

Soccer is a team sport that requires the proper set of equipment for all of its players. Any list of equipment will includesparticular uniforms for every player on the team. While cotton is the traditional fabric used for the uniform, most players prefer synthetic fabrics. The most important consideration is that players should wear safe and comfortable clothing that will not prove dangerous for the respective player or for his co-players.

A strong pair of shoes is very important but the player should feel comfortable in them. The sole should be so flexible that it can be moved in every direction. Two types of shoes include those with screw-in cleats and those with molded cleats. With screw-in cleats the player can change the cleat to suit the type of turf that the player will be playing on. This does not mean that the player has to carry a different sets of shoes for different ground conditions but the player should match the cleat with the turf.

The player should also wear shin guards of top quality to protect their shin from any type of injury. The shin guards are covered entirely by the stockings and made of suitable materials like plastics, rubber, and similar substances. In case the player is prone to ankle injury, then they should remember to use ankle guards, which protect the ankles from any kind of sprains.

Following is the set of basic equipment used for soccer:

• Jerseys or soccer related t-shirts
• Shorts – if thermal under-shorts are worn, they should always be of the same color as the shorts
• Shin guards
• Ankle guards
• Stockings
• Footwear
• Separate uniform for goalkeepers, referee and assistant referee

Other soccer equipment used in the game:

The other type of soccer equipment includes a set of common items that are used in the game.

• Soccer balls – Made of synthetic leather, the balls weigh 430gms. The balls have a non- glossy finish with 3 ply canvas lining and appear in black and white colors.
• Soccer whistles – Available in red, green, blue, yellow, black and white colors, it is used by the referee.
• Soccer corner flags – These are available in new collapsible designs for safety and easy transport from one place to another. They come with steel bases and are flexible in all directions.
• Referee warning cards – The cards are fluorescent red or yellow in color, available in a pouch and are shown by the referee to indicate rules violations.
• Lanyards – These are nylon-braided snap hooks that are available in a variety of colors like green, black, blue, yellow, red, and white. While the wrist lanyards are black nylon with snap hooks, the referee lanyards are 5 inches in length.

Additionally, there is a special kit for referees which includes a carrying case complete with cards, score pads, whistles, toss coins, lanyards, and pencils.