Write an article based on this "Learn the basic rules of soccer. Learn the rules of being a goalie. Learn about goalkeeper equipment. Get the proper equipment to be a goalie. Know where and how a goalie may play the soccer ball. Learn rules specific to your country or organization."

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Before you can develop yourself into a goalie, you should know the rules of soccer. These rules and regulations are discussed by and decided upon by the International Football Association Board (IFAB), which is a committee within the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA). FIFA governs every aspect of the game of internationally.  FIFA publishes the official book of rules and regulations for soccer. It is updated regularly and the current version has 140 pages. You can find a copy of the rules and regulations of soccer at http://www.fifa.com/mm/document/affederation/generic/81/42/36/lawsofthegame_2010_11_e.pdf . The IAFB has established and recognized 17 standard and universal laws of soccer. This is because the FIFA rules and regulations often differ between countries and organizations. In addition, the FIFA rule book might be too complex for beginning players to understand.  The 17 laws cover the following topics: the field of play, the soccer, the number of players, the players’ equipment, the referee, the assistant referees, the duration of the match, the start and restart of play, the ball in and out of play, the method of scoring, offside, fouls and misconduct, free kicks, penalty kicks, the throw in, goal kicks, and corner kicks. You can access the specifics of each of the seventeen standard laws at http://www.syossetsoccer.org/home/683808.html. You can read more about how to play soccer at How to Play Soccer. Each player on a soccer field, from forwards to midfielders to the goalie, has a specific set of rules and regulations related to their position. Knowing these laws will help you be a better goalie and teammate. Beyond the standard equipment any soccer player needs including cleats/soccer and football boots, shin guards/pads, and a jersey, a goalkeeper must also follow the regulations on gear specific to his position on the field. From goalkeeper  gloves to a special jersey, the equipment helps other players identify the goalie on the field.  Goalies must wear a uniform, long socks, shin guards, and soccer cleats.  FIFA regulations also require that a goalie’s equipment be distinctive from other players and the officials to identify his position on the field. For example, most goalies will wear a team jersey that is a different color from the rest of the players. Goalies also wear special gloves to help them grip the ball and protect their hands from shots on goal. You can find out more about goalie gloves at Size and Take Care of Goalkeeper Gloves. Before you start playing and training as a goalie, purchase the proper equipment. From gloves to cleats and shin guards, each piece of equipment will ensure that you are prepared to play your best and safest.  You need the following equipment to play: goalkeeper gloves, cleats/football/soccer boots, shin guards/shinpads, socks, and a jersey.  Goalie gloves, which are made of thick leather, cushion your hands when you catch or stop shots on goal. They also help you grip the ball better. Cleats/Soccer boots are special sneakers for soccer. They have hard stud on the bottom of the shoe that allows you to grip the turf on the field more effectively. Shin guards protect your lower leg bones from being kicked by the hard cleats, which can be not only painful, but also injure you. You must wear socks that cover your shin guards completely, which also helps keep them in place.  A goalie jersey may have padding in the shoulder and hip areas to protect you from the force of direct shots on goal. If you play for a team, it will often provide you with a proper goalie jersey for your team. You can purchase all of the necessary soccer equipment at specialty sports stores or even at an online retailer such as Soccerpro.com or Footy.com. It’s important for a goalkeeper to know where on the field he may play, from kicking the ball to throwing it with his hands. Knowing these rules will keep him from violating any of the rules of the game.  A goalkeeper may leave the goal box to join outfield players for defensive purposes, which often happens when a team needs to attack its opponents using full force. The goalie may grip the soccer ball when he within his own penalty area. In certain situations, such a when a teammate deliberately kicks him the ball, he cannot handle.  If the goalie commits such violations, the referees will grant the opposing team with an indirect free kick, which may be close to the goal.  A goalkeeper may not control the soccer ball for more than six seconds. If he violates the rule, the opposing team are granted an indirect free kick.  The rules consider possession whenever the goalie is holding the ball with his hands, or if the ball somewhere between his body and the ground.  Goalies may take penalty kicks and participate in penalty shootouts.  Coaches may substitute a goalkeeper so long as play follows the regulations for player substitution.  If an opposing player is making a penalty kick, the goalie must remain not only on his goal line but also in between the goalposts. He may make any movement as long as he does not move forward before the ball is kicked.  A goalie may be given a red card for violating the rules of the game. In this case, any outfield player or a substitute goalie can take over for the ejected goalkeeper. Because there are rules that govern soccer matches specific to certain countries and organizations, learn any differences there may be in your country or the organization for which you play. This will keep you from making mistakes that could cost your team the match. For example, some organizations may require you to wear goalkeeper gloves whereas FIFA allows individual goalies to choose if they want to wear gloves.