Despite the subzero temperatures and high snowdrifts outside the window, football passions never cease to excite the blood of real fans of this popular all over the world game. Winter is not a reason to be sad and watch matches exclusively on TV, you can take a soccer ball, invite friends and play great even on the snow. To do this, you only need to properly equip. Here are the basic rules that will save you from colds and make the game safe.
Shoes and clothing
Having decided to use the winter weekend for playing football in the fresh air, you should not follow the example of the Premier League players who, even in freezing temperatures, go out on the field in summer uniform because:
- Professional footballers are hardened and resilient people.
- There is always a doctor on the team who will take preventive measures at the slightest manifestation of a cold.
Sportswear should be warm enough, lightweight and comfortable despite the weather. It is advisable to use a sports cap and gloves. The scarf will save the player from upper respiratory tract inflammation and a runny nose. Professionals very often use a special collar scarf during the game, which reliably protects the throat and upper chest, does not fall off during running or hard contact. Shoes are fitted with non-slip soles, waterproof material and insulated insoles to prevent frostbite.
Another important point is special thermal underwear, which can be purchased at sports stores. It perfectly copes with the moisture released by the body during intense exertion and removes it through the clothes to the outside, which eliminates sudden hypothermia after the end of the game (training).
Choosing a soccer ball
Of course, you can use a classic soccer ball that served you faithfully during the summer "Battles", but for a winter game it is better to buy a specially designed one for a snow-covered field. Its main differences are:
- Color - classic white will be difficult to see in the snow. In professional football, the orange ball is usually used.
- Material - made of special materials that do not tan in the cold and are capable of repelling moisture.
In order to get a full amount of information about all the intricacies of the manufacture and classification of professional footballs, it is best to use the site of "ifootball", the company that supplies them to the domestic market. In addition, any ball in the catalog can be purchased at this time of year with a significant seasonal discount.
