Question Number: 15613

Law 4 - Players Equipment 5/26/2007

RE: Adult

Mark of Apple Valley, MN USA asks...

Are webbed goalie gloves legal?

Answer provided by Referee Ben Mueller

If they are not dangerous to the other players, then yes. Referees discretion!

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Answer provided by Referee Steve Montanino

Unless they are dangerous, I don't see any reason to disallow them. It's not like the ball is going to slip through their fingers. If they can't catch it otherwise, they won't catch it with the webbing.

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Answer provided by Referee Chuck Fleischer

The referee is advised to check gloves worn by the goalkeeper. I have found brass knuckles, hard splints and knife blades concealed in gloves. Needless to say these keepers didn't play and reports concerning their behaviour were sent to the league.

Regards,

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