Football Glove : What is it?
| Football gloves help football players catch, field, and throw balls during a game. They also help improve one's grip on to keep the ball from dropping or slipping off the hand. Some football gloves are also designed to provide warmth and comfort to the hand, especially when playing in cold weather. Football gloves are worn on one or both hands, depending on the player's position, and usually have separate sheaths for each finger.
Older football gloves were made of neoprene and other synthetic fabrics, but these proved too weak and were soon replaced by tougher materials. Most modern football gloves are made of leather, usually with a genuine leather palm and a synthetic exterior. |
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Kinds of Football Gloves include the following: |
Receiver/running back gloves
Receiver and running back gloves are designed for excellent grip. They are thinner than other glove types and usually have tackified leather palms. Some receiver gloves have web trainers, or pieces of fabric stretched between the thumb and index finger, to help keep the ball in the hand when making fast catches.
They are used by players in skill positions like wide receivers nd running backs.
Lineman/linebacker gloves
Lineman and linebacker gloves are designed for comfort and protection. They are made of thicker leather and are more durable than receiver's gloves. They usually have extra padding on the back of the hand for additional protection. Some models cover the fingers completely, while others cover only the lower half.
They are commonly used by players in rough positions such as linemen and linebackers.
Quarterback gloves
Quarterback gloves are designed for ball control, accuracy, and better ball handling. They are usually very thin to maintain the player's feel of the ball.
They are used by players in offensive positions, particularly the quarterback, who typically handle and pass the ball more than other players. |
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Fit: Choose a football glove that fits properly over your hand. Make sure all the fingers fit into the sheath and the palm area is snug but comfortable. Avoid gloves that are too big, because loose fabrics can be distracting and reduce your feel of the ball. Also, make sure that the glove allows enough room to bend and curve your hand when catching.
Grip: Choose a football glove that provides excellent grip on the ball. Look for one with a tackified leather or textured palm to add friction between the ball and the glove. Padded palms can also help enhance grip. If you are a beginner, consider getting gloves with web trainers to help you better control your pitches and catches.
Maintenance: Choose a football glove that is easy to wash and dry. Avoid materials that are too soft or absorbent, because they absorb dirt deeply and can be hard to clean. Also, some leather gloves tend to develop a bad odor that can stick to other equipment, so make sure your glove is washable and does not gather dirt and sweat. |
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