Turf Shoes
Gear & EquipmentSoccer shoes with many small, rubber bumps on the sole, designed for use on older, carpet-style artificial turf or hard ground.
Related Terms in Gear & Equipment
Metal Studs
Screw-in studs made of metal or tipped with metal, used on Soft Ground (SG) boots for maximum traction on wet, muddy fields.
Goal Line Technology
Electronic means to instantly determine if the entire ball has crossed the goal line.
Cones
Small plastic markers used by coaches to mark out boundaries, goals, or dribbling courses during training.
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