goalkeeper

Player whose role is to prevent the ball from entering the goal; the goalkeeper may touch the ball with any part of the body but cannot hold it with the hands.

helmet

Hard piece of equipment designed to protect the head.

elbow pad

Piece of equipment worn under the shirt; its hard shell protects the elbow.

glove

Padded piece of equipment covering the hand and wrist; its flexible design allows the goalkeeper to hold and manipulate the stick.

pad

Heavily padded piece of equipment that protects the goalkeeper’s legs, knees and thighs from the ball’s impact.

kicker

Piece made of rigid foam; it covers the goalkeeper’s shoes and is used to kick the ball.

blocking glove

Rigid foam glove that is worn on the free hand; the goalkeeper uses its flat side to block the ball.

body pad

Heavily padded vest worn under the shirt to protect the goalkeeper’s shoulders, chest and back.

face mask

Wire mask attached to the front of the helmet to protect the goalkeeper’s face.