Goalkeeper Questions 1

 

a. What equipment/supplies should goalkeepers have in their bags?

 

Goalkeepers must always carry 2 pairs of gloves

2 pairs of boots; (1 soft ground, 1 firm ground).

Shin guards and a spare goalkeeper jersey.

Towel, water bottle and hat.

Chewing gum!

 

b. Do goalkeeper boots differ than field player boots?

 

No goalkeeper boots do not differ from field player boots!  

There are specially designed goalkeeper boots however in my opinion they do not make any difference to the way a goalkeeper moves and stands.

 

Goalkeepers must always have 2 pairs of boots:

Soft Ground OR Studs: for when the field is wet and or damp. (I personally believe goalkeepers should always be wearing studs on grass soccer fields. The dynamic movements in which a goalkeeper makes and must take off to, requires a lot of grip under their feet).

 

Hard Ground or Moulded Studs: for very hard, grassless surfaces such as dirt goal mouths and turf fields.