Fourth Official Board
Gear & EquipmentAn electronic board held up by the fourth official on the sideline to display the numbers of players being substituted and the amount of added time.
Related Terms in Gear & Equipment
Firm Ground (FG) Boots
The most common type of soccer cleat, featuring molded plastic studs designed for use on natural grass fields that are not wet or muddy.
Kit
The standard equipment and uniform worn by a player (Jersey, shorts, socks).
Blades
A type of stud on soccer boots that is long and thin rather than conical, designed for speed and grip on firm ground.
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