| Soccer is an exciting game which is played in many | | | | studs or cleats which help with a players grip and |
| countries and watched by millions on a weekly basis. | | | | turning ability. As with the ball, these range widely in |
| The basic essentials of equipment required to play | | | | price, but a decent pair can be purchased for a |
| the game include the following items, which can | | | | reasonable price. |
| readily be purchased at most sporting goods stores. | | | | When playing for a team in a league, it is usual |
| First and foremost, a soccer ball is required. Only one | | | | practice to have a soccer uniform, which generally |
| ball is required for a game, but for training it is good | | | | consists of a jersey, shorts and socks. These come |
| practice to have a ball for each player, as it will | | | | in a variety of designs and colors, such that most |
| greatly assist in improving their skills. Balls range from | | | | teams can find a uniform that they like and are |
| the cheapest plastic type to the most expensive | | | | comfortable playing in. |
| professional synthetic leather ball. It is not important | | | | Other equipment includes that which is used for |
| to have a professional ball, but it makes sense to | | | | training. This includes a practice soccer goal which can |
| have the correct size and weight of ball for the age | | | | be used for shooting practice, and also for the |
| group which will be using it. Using an adult ball for 5 | | | | goalkeeper to hone his skills. Again these come in a |
| years old will not really work, as the ball will be too | | | | variety of sizes and should be chosen depending on |
| big and heavy for them to use properly. | | | | the age group using them. Other training aids include |
| Secondly, the footwear for soccer is specialized and, | | | | soccer cones which can be used to practice dribbling |
| although not essential to play the game, most players | | | | skills, and a soccer rebounder which can be used to |
| should have a pair of soccer boots. These can have | | | | practice passing and ball control skills. |