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Question Number: 14152

Law 4 - Players Equipment 10/16/2006

RE: competive High School

Eric Stein of oswego, new york USA asks...

What are all the regulations when it comes to footwear and saftey? Can their be a proective plate in a shoe? And where can i find all of the rules for my problem?

17 Oct 06 i want to know all the legal specifications of a cleat. if you can have metal in it... i can find any rule book that has all the regulations

Answer provided by Referee Ben Mueller

FIFA says anything considered dangerous by referee is not allowed. So much is at the discretion of the referee. Also, FIFA mentions no jewlrey, shin gaurds must provide reasonable degree of protection, players must wear socks, shoes, shirts, shorts, and shinguards. A lot is also at the discretion of the league.



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Answer provided by Referee Chuck Fleischer

I can see nothing worn inside your footwear as a hazard to you or others unless it projects outside and has sharp edges.

Regards.



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