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What Soccer Accessories Do I Need?

What Soccer Accessories Do I Need?

Apr 9, 2021

Learning the rules of the game and performing well are crucial when it comes to soccer. Whether you’re playing defense, offense or goalie, you need to make sure you have all the right soccer accessories. Once you get the fundamentals down, head to Hibbett | City Gear in-store or online to browse our inventory of soccer accessories perfect for any player – no matter the age or skill level.

What Soccer Accessories Do I Need?

Soccer Shin Guards

Make sure your legs are protected by wearing a quality pair of shin guards. Fiberglass guards offer lightweight protection for younger players, midfielders and forwards. Defenders need heavier guards made from materials like polyurethane. No matter the type of shin guard you select, make sure it covers the most vulnerable area between the ankle and the knee. The two main guard types are:

  • Sock-style guards that pull on like a sock with padding around the ankle as well as the shin. These are washable and sometimes have removable pads.
  • Strap-secured guards that provide protection only for the shin and are often made of thicker polyurethane. These shin guards get held in place by soccer socks.
What Soccer Accessories Do I Need?

Soccer Socks

Speaking of soccer socks, this uniform staple provides game-day comfort, exceptional shin protection, and comes in all colors and sizes. Look for over-the-calf socks that keep you protected from impact, abrasions and scratches. Choose socks that offer a snug fit, offer arch support and properly cushion the whole foot while keeping your feet dry all game long.

Soccer Cleats

Wondering about the different types of soccer cleats and which is best for you or your child?

  • Soft ground soccer cleats are made for those grassy outdoor fields on Saturday mornings. These soccer shoes include longer studs that help with muddy-ground traction. The studs may be removable and tipped with metal.
  • Firm-ground soccer cleats are for those harder-ground, natural grass outdoor soccer fields (as opposed to softer kids’ fields). These classic soccer cleats have molded TPU or rubber studs along the bottom.
  • Artificial turf cleats offer a series of shorter studs and bladed studs to keep traction on artificial grass.
  • Hardcourt shoes are made for indoor hard courts. They swap out the studs for a flat-bottomed traction pattern.

Goalie Gloves

Get the good grip you need when you select a goalie soccer glove based on its fit and feel. To find the right size glove, measure from the bottom of the palm to the tip of the middle finger. Then add an inch to that number to determine the size. If your child’s hand is 5 inches long, he or she would wear a size 6 glove.

What Soccer Accessories Do I Need?

Soccer Goals Accessories

Match your player’s style with his or her portability requirements. For instance, lightweight, portable soccer goals and nets are perfect to quickly set up or collapse before and after practice. Full-size soccer goals come ready for gameplay with features like rust-resistant steel tubing, reinforced bars and all-weather nets. Work on passing and receiving skills with a launcher or rebounder soccer goal.

Handheld Pumps

Pump up that ball to ensure peak performance. Handheld options from Nike compress air so you can quickly top off your soccer ball during practice or before a game.

What Soccer Accessories Do I Need?

Equipment Bags

Stash your gear — shin guards, cleats, balls — or your keys, wallet and phone in a roomy soccer bag that stands up to the demands of the game. Neutral and colorful options from Nike, Franklin and adidas help ensure no gear gets left behind.

Gear up for spring soccer with the soccer accessories you or your child requires for peak on-pitch performance. Look to Hibbett | City Gear for all your game and practice essentials.

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