The first thing you always notice at a game is the soccer goalie jerseys. It is always a bright and bold stand out color. This is so the referee and players can readily spot the goalie on the field. The referee needs to locate the goalie to ensure safe and fair play in the goal area. There can be so many players surrounding the goal and the goalie is the only player allowed to contact the ball with their hands. The goalies’ soccer jerseys are usually padded in the elbows for when they make those diving catches and long sleeved protection for when the ball hits their arms. Adult and youth soccer goalie jerseys come in many florescent colors and designs. Some of the youth jerseys have their favorite cartoon designs, scary ones of course.

Soccer goalie shorts are designed a lot like spandex bike shorts except the padding is over the hips not the buns. This is so when they make diving catches, they have that extra padding over their hips when they hit the ground. Usually outer loose-fitting shorts are worn over the goalie shorts. With many goalie jerseys there are matching shorts available that you can purchase as a set.

Goalie gloves have padding in different places than your normal glove. They kind of resemble the thick nylon winter padded ski gloves. But be assured they will be made of usually leather. There are a couple of different styles and this is where youth soccer equipment or beginner soccer equipment is a little than adult or professional. Training gloves have lots of padding and flexibility and little grips to help stop and catch the ball. They are pretty rugged and will hold up to daily play time. Finger protection gloves have extra support so your fingers will not bend back and lots of padding in case you get stepped on. Weather proof gloves are really great because they are meant to work better when they are wet. Match gloves are meant for professionals they have ultimate flexibility and the palms are tacky to grab the ball from the air with ease these gloves are made for the seasoned player.

Goalie cleats can be also matched to goalie soccer jerseys. A regular cleat can be worn for youth soccer goalie equipment. A special goalie cleat is made with extra grabbers for quick side to side movements and a wedged heel to keep you on your toes.

The right shin guard can save your season. Anyone with a good kick to the shin will tell you that this is the truth. Shin guards now can be purchased sewn in a pair of socks they are a little hard to launder but great to wear. There are the traditional shin guards worn under socks and recommenced to be worn with soccer socks so they will not slip. The ultimate shin guards are an exterior sock guard, much like a hockey guard these are great and you can coordinate colors with your other apparel.

Soccer goalie equipment is necessary for safety and to distinguish this important position on the team. The basic essentials will help you and your game stay competitive.