Soccer Rules: Positions, Tactics and Gear Selection Guide

Soccer player numbers often correlate to specific positions and tactical roles on the field. Learn the official Fifa handball rules and how to choose the best soccer shoes from Nike, Puma, or Adidas.

What Are the Best Cleats for Artificial Turf?

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Fiona Bayly

Artificial-turf fields, typically harder and shallower than natural-grass surfaces, have been blamed for increases in serious knee injuries and lower-body ligament strains to athletes using the surface.