Goalkeeper glove
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A goalkeeper glove is a unique type of glove, commonly worn by association football goalkeepers, designed to provide better grip on the ball, protection from quickly moving shots and, in some cases, provide added warmth for a goalkeeper in cold weather. The palms of a goalkeeper's gloves are naturally the most important parts as they are what is used to catch the football. Today, the palms of most goalkeeper gloves are made of latex foam. Image:Goalkeeperglove pano FCB981.jpg
A goalkeeper glove.
HistoryThe first reported use of goalkeeping gloves came in 1952 in an Airdrie vs Celtic game. Before the 1960s, it was uncommon for goalkeepers to wear gloves except under very poor weather conditions, when they were just used for warmth. The use of gloves designed for grip steadily became more popular into the 1980s, by which time most professionals had adopted the use of gloves. In the late 1990s, gloves offering protection from hyperextension of the fingers became available and had soon become a popular type of glove. Finger savers are good to stop your fingers bending back too far. Major manufacturersGoalkeeper gloves come in many types of brands such as Uhlsport, Adidas, Puma and Nike. Choosing Goalkeeper glovesThere are a lot of types of goalkeeper gloves and you should choose them by size, playing style, ground type, match conditions and playing level (professional/amateur/recreational). See alsoReferences
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