In soccer, equipment such as clothing, socks, boots, protectors and shin guards are key for both safety and to provide maximum effort. They all play special roles in giving players the ability to perform at maximum potential. Let’s examine these equipments and see what benefits they give to soccer players.
In this case, clothing are the shirts and shorts that players wear during matches and trainings. Most team wears clothing which are sponsored by big names such as Nike and Adidas. Both manufacturers provide different kinds of technology which benefit players during a match. Nike provides players with the DRI FIT technology which is the technology to keep players dry and comfortable. Nike FIT is a system innovative fabric designed to keep the athlete comfortable across a wide range of conditions and activities. The fabric also follows the body’s shape which gives maximum comfort for players. Nike sponsors big name clubs such as Arsenal, Manchester United and Barcelona. On the other hand, Adidas’s technology is called Clima Cool which is basically has the same idea as Nike’s design. A combination of performance fabrics, open mesh and ventilation channels keep cool air flowing in and heat and sweat flowing out. Players stay dry, comfortable and performing at their peak. Both these leading manufacturers are finding ways to make clothing as comfortable as possible, yet, giving maximum performance for players.
Professional players also wear compression clothing underneath their team wear. Injury prevention, style, fit and anecdotal reports of performance and recovery enhancement are all reasons cited for its use.
Socks have an important roll in covering and holding your shin guards in place. They also prevent scars during tackles which often occur.
Shin guards are one of the most important equipment a player will need. Shin guards are worn for safety reasons and protect your shin which is a painful place to get kicked on. There are many types of shin guards. Some shin guards have ankle protectors embedded in them which give more support for player’s ankles. Most shin guards have straps in them which can also help to hold them in place. The only negative of playing with these shin guards are that they are big and often restrict your maximum movement. Another type of shin guard is a small slip in shin guard. These are small and light so they do not restrict a players movement, however they do not give maximum protection as they are small.
Some players carrying a small injury will wear protection/supporters, whether on their knees, ankles or faces to provide maximum protection as soccer is a physical activity which contains a lot of body contact.
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