For those who have a young child who's interested in playing soccer, you may be overwhelmed by the quantity of equipment out there that you need to buy. Jerseys of his or her favorite player, an entire ballbag cristiano ronaldo shoes filled with soccer balls, top-of-the-line cleats, and a whole lot. But do you really need to buy all of this equipment?
No- you do not.
As a player, ref, coach, and trainer, I understand a thing or two concerning the game. And that i let you know that there are only three key bits of kids soccer equipment that you'll need for your little soccer tot. And they're all pictured right!
Cleats
Yes, your little soccer tot will certainly need cleats. Now there is an important distinction I need to make between cleats and soccer cleats: ensure that you purchase your child soccer-specific cleats. As a referee, we were instructed to not let any player with baseball cleats to the field because baseball cleats come with an extra stud right at the top near the toes that soccer cleats nike magista obra don't have. This extra stud can do serious damage, not only to other players but for your own child as well. Even though kids' knees tend to be more rubber than tendon and bone in a early age, planting and twisting on that stud can continue to result in a serious knee injury. And a knee injury at a early age may potentially convey more serious consequences.
For a youth soccer player, you do not need any fancy cleats.A simple set of Nikes will get the task done. They're simple looking and i have always preferred Nike cleats, since i have have narrower feet. If your little one has wider feet, try Pumas, which tend to be just a little wider. Either way, don't save money than $30-40 on a set of cleats for your child, the quality isn't there.
Balls
And you'll notice I made that plural. As a parent of the soccer player, it is your responsibility that your child brings a ball with him/her to each practice and each game. Like a trainer, I have a policy when someone shows up to rehearse with no ball, they run laps. Soccer balls are remarkably simple to lose, no matter how much permanent marker you scribble your son or daughter's name with. Knowing that, it's important that whenever getting started, you purchase a minimum of 3 soccer balls for your child: one for practice, one for home use (beyond course!), and something game-ball that's a little nicer compared to other two. My site has suggestions for soccer balls, including some rather colorful options which will surely make your child's ball stand out in the pack.
Shinguards
The only piece of padding in soccer, shinguards are absolutely, 100% required equipment for just about any soccer player at any age. Like a referee, the very first rule you learn isn't any shinguards, no play.
Now, there are a lot of shinguards available and most several factors to consider. First there's size: ensure that the shinguard actually covers your child's shin. I've used many guys that have the dinky shinguards that barely go above their ankles, so that as a defender, their uncovered shins were my first target. Keep the kid protected with adequately-sized shinguards.
However, I highly recommend avoiding shinguards with ankeguards. Number one reason is the fact that they're ineffective. If your little one requires a slide tackle towards the ankle (which he/she shouldn't until a minimum of age 12), a quarter-inch of cheap fabric won't stop a personal injury. Second, they're horribly uncomfortable. They rub against your skin, chafing away and becoming cheap soccer cleats dry the skin beneath the padding. In this regard, they end up doing more harm then good! And third, they usually cost more than regular shinguards.
So what remains that you should buy? Stick to regular shinguards that are simple and do not have ankle guards. They normally are available on Amazon or from Modell's as well for $10-15 max.
There you have it for now; hopefully you've more of a handle on what kids soccer devices are really necessary and what's just for show. Visit my website for more info about youth soccer, training tips, and expert product critiques to make certain that you're having your money's worth when you buy your soccer training equipment.

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