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Use gel dish soap like Dawn, Palmolive, etc. I get the generic store brand because I don't like paying for marketing and packaging.

If you can get it colorless and odorless, you have pretty much copied "glove wash" sold for US$3+ per ounce.

Just rinse with water if you didn't do much work during the game. Soak the gloves and do a deep-rub clean with soap when you play in mud.

Thanks for posting this! This is probably the best thing you can do to preserve a pair of gloves.

Good luck!

Didn't mean to come off as preachy, btw

I started keeping pretty late (after college). Since I didn't have a coach, I learned by reading. It's been a while since I took to the books but this one comes to mind.

There are a LOT more resources now. Alberto Ruiz's YouTube channel is a great start.

Good luck!

I've used Storelli compression pants which can be fairly pricey and I've actually found that they have a tendency to ride up, exposing your hips and outer thigh area which ultimately cancels out the padding that is in place. That said, if you put a thinner compression short over them (like some of the basic under armor ones) to hold in place, the protection built in is very good. Otherwise I'm sure any other major brand would get the job done as well.

Here is a page of different types of compression shorts:
http://www.soccer.com/Navigation.process?Ne=178&Srp=48&N=4294960223+1234

Under armor short to wear over: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001W7WX6O/ref=twister_B000214TTU#Ask

I would avoid goalie shorts unless you have a particular reason for them, because they are usually fairly lose and so even if the pads are good they aren't in nearly the right place when you actually have to make a save. The positive in this case would be the fabric will tear less quickly, so if that is something of interest to you then these are a good purchase as well.

Same here bro. I bought a brace, and that helped me keep my shoulder (and mind) in place. It gives me a sense of security wearing this to my games. Best of luck!

Good Brace that I use:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07FSL9V1K/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I primarily play indoor and to save my knees from the turf, I use asics gel knee pads. I make a small incision on the inside of the sleeve (at the bottom of the pocket) and pull out the gel insert so they aren't so thick and make sliding easier but with a little bit of padding that the sleeve offers. I usually tape the bottom with mueller cloth tape to keep them from sliding down on slides and electrical tape at the top to keep the rubber bits from the turf out while playing. I play year round averaging about 2 games a week and they are still holding up after 4 years.

I use Storelli BodyShield shin guard holders (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008QA6ZWS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_66GwDbBQ8TW9V) to hold Nike Mercurial Lite guards. The Storelli holders give me outside of ankle and leg padding when diving and sliding on some of the rocky and rough pitches I play on, while still staying pretty slim and out of the way. My only complaint is the heel strap part can get rolled over itself if I'm not careful getting my socks over them. If I had nicer pitches in my area I would probably just use standard sleeves with my guards.

I just started a few games ago with my new pair. Pour some water over the palms and clap a few times. Using these, pretty happy with them so far for a cheap pair.

It has been waaay easier to catch the ball and control rebounds, not sure how much is the water and how much was my old gloves being terrible.

Well you definitely want to avoid sliding on your knees, but buy some padded goalie pants. They wont stop everything, but they help alot.

amazon - reusch GK pants

I have Elbow pads which work well on abrasive surfaces, 3/4 length compression 'trousers' and an old but resistant t-shirt for Astroturf. I play 3 times a week in 5 and 7-a-side games and this has virtually eliminated all burns I'd have received.

Get some of THESE, put them on your wrists instead of ankles, train. Take them off, train. It's like magic - both hands go to the ball now!

All kidding aside, it's really helpful depending on your age and playing experience. If you're relatively new to the position and haven't yet developed many bad habits, this can work wonders in reinforcing getting both hands to the ball.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002EKA79I?pf_rd_p=183f5289-9dc0-416f-942e-e8f213ef368b&pf_rd_r=FPGDHF4FEK1BN2H1RFR3

These badboys are well worth it. this is the second pair I order.

You'll get turf burns no matter what. I'd still take the turf over some of the grass fields in my area.

I wear these. They're cheap, and not too restrictive. I get the occasional burn, but nothing super painful. I go through a pair every season.

Besides those, either a 3/4 pant if you want a pant/short hybrid, or just full-on GK pants. Storelli makes good stuff, but expensive.

What about using something like this so you can effectively put a wall anywhere you need it on the field. The one I linked might be too big and not portable enough, but you get the idea.

I bought a pair of padded GK pants. 10/10 would recommend

I, personally am a HUGE fan of my Reusch Argos Pro SG Ortho-Tec. They have spines in them so I don't have to worry about hyper-extended fingers. Some keepers hate the spines though.

http://www.amazon.com/Reusch-Keon-D1-Ortho-Tec-Gloves/dp/B009HK4SWA

Reusch Keon D1 Ortho-Tec: I have an older model of this glove that I used for training for about eight years (I only play gk casually). You sacrifice a lot of grip for durability but it lasts forever.

G-Form Pro-S Shin Guards, Iconic Yellow, Large https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KSMUPTQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_iCGwDb090VE1A

dont worry about playing professionally, we can talk about that later. if you are in pain and can't play, you aren't going pro anytime soon.

buy the 18 inch version of this foamroller from amazon or really any size foam roller from other local sports store:

http://www.amazon.com/Black-High-Density-Foam-Roller/dp/B004T0ZS36/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1381632507&sr=8-2&keywords=foam+roller

the harder the better.

why are you doing this? to potentially take care of you pain and give your legs the chance mine never got.

i take it you've gone through puberty recently and have started developing muscle mass. this muscle mass has incredibly tough properties and can get VERY VERY tight. if too tight, it can transfer the forces it can't handle to the joint and cause pain. bad pain. eventually resulting in a higher likelyhood of a blown knee, bad back, etc.

believe me I've learned the hard way.

then do these releases: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJLxruO3su0

your job is to break up the muscular tissue that is causing the excess tension in your joints. then stretch afterwards because the muscle is now softer than before and can stretch more effectively.

roll on each sensitive muscle group of your legs for as long as it takes until the high sensation of the massage subsides. it may take a long time. dont be afraid of higher sensations on the muscle as you are rolling on them. they are strong fibers and need the deep release.

will this work? no idea but its likely. i haven't done any movement assessments on you and this is just some simple but STANDARD stuff you should be doing if you even HOPE to make it to a competitive level. your coach is failing you and your team by not teaching these methods and its not his fault. he likely wasn't taught either. its up to you to do these on your own.

if you are injured you will never be good. so you cant be injured. do this stuff on your own for a week and get back to me.

-M