Sock Tape
Gear & EquipmentAdhesive tape (often colored to match the socks) wrapped around the ankle or shin guard to keep the guard in place.
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Linesman Flag
A checkered flag carried by Assistant Referees to signal offsides, fouls, or ball-out-of-play to the main referee.
Vanishing Spray
A white foam sprayed by the referee to mark the spot of a free kick and the 10-yard line for the defensive wall. It disappears after a minute.
Artificial Grass (AG) Boots
Soccer shoes specifically designed with shorter, hollow studs to provide traction on modern artificial turf surfaces without getting stuck.
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