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Why Do Goalkeepers Spit Into Gloves? by oloriooko(m): 6:10am On Feb 04, 2013 |
I have noticed this gross and irritating act where football goalkeepers spit into their gloves whenever they are preparing to defend their goals. Is it an unconscious spontaneous action or just one dirty habit developed by many of them unknowingly I think this is unhygienic and very irritating cos I do not believe it helps hold the ball firmly rather it should make it slippery 3 Likes |
Re: Why Do Goalkeepers Spit Into Gloves? by Nobody: 6:20am On Feb 04, 2013 |
I guess it's a superstitious belief that such an action will bring good luck to the team. 1 Like |
Re: Why Do Goalkeepers Spit Into Gloves? by thorpido(m): 8:11am On Feb 04, 2013 |
They spit because it helps to improve grip. When I used to keep,I discovered another method.I pour coca-cola on my gloves. 3 Likes |
Re: Why Do Goalkeepers Spit Into Gloves? by oloriooko(m): 9:40am On Feb 04, 2013 |
@ thorpido They spit because it helps to improve grip.does it mean the gloves are slippery or what? When I used to keep,I discovered another method.I pour coca-cola on my gloves. |
Re: Why Do Goalkeepers Spit Into Gloves? by Afam4eva(m): 6:07pm On Feb 04, 2013 |
thorpido: They spit because it helps to improve grip.The bolded sounds more plausible. |
Re: Why Do Goalkeepers Spit Into Gloves? by redcliff: 6:12pm On Feb 04, 2013 |
[size=14pt]TO increase the friction and for better grip of the ball cos most times when a shot is fired it comes with sand and its a tad slippery. (in a dry way)[/size] 1 Like |
Re: Why Do Goalkeepers Spit Into Gloves? by Nobody: 6:12pm On Feb 04, 2013 |
oloriooko:Na u dey wash jersey after match? On a serious note though, interesting observation Anyways, from yahoo answers
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Re: Why Do Goalkeepers Spit Into Gloves? by dridowu: 6:12pm On Feb 04, 2013 |
I will call eenyeama now....................., d guy no gri pik my call 4 Likes |
Re: Why Do Goalkeepers Spit Into Gloves? by OluEmmaAss: 6:15pm On Feb 04, 2013 |
Perhaps to reduce d impact of shots on their palms. |
Re: Why Do Goalkeepers Spit Into Gloves? by jhydebaba(m): 6:15pm On Feb 04, 2013 |
Go and ask FIFA 1 Like |
Re: Why Do Goalkeepers Spit Into Gloves? by ignis: 6:18pm On Feb 04, 2013 |
When has Nairaland turned to Google? Why would one come on a forum as this and be asking irrelevant questions? SMH 3 Likes |
Re: Why Do Goalkeepers Spit Into Gloves? by Kingslaw(m): 6:18pm On Feb 04, 2013 |
What is the next story? |
Re: Why Do Goalkeepers Spit Into Gloves? by nnamanis(m): 6:19pm On Feb 04, 2013 |
They usually spit on their gloves because they know that this mumu topic will make the front page!! 6 Likes |
Re: Why Do Goalkeepers Spit Into Gloves? by 80million1: 6:23pm On Feb 04, 2013 |
i think it's a reflex action. |
Re: Why Do Goalkeepers Spit Into Gloves? by Nobody: 6:23pm On Feb 04, 2013 |
Its to enhance friction and grip but more of superstition or conditioned reflex reaction. Some keepers do it when the are about to go for aerial balls from the flanks like corners or crosses from the wings,they believe it helps to prevent the ball from slipping off their hands.some do it out of superstition,they saw other older goalies doing it when they were still learning and it stuck,same way some players will touch the grass and make a sign of the cross or touch their lips or some players and goalies who try to touch the ball and kiss it just before penalty kick. |
Re: Why Do Goalkeepers Spit Into Gloves? by 1Dray(m): 6:24pm On Feb 04, 2013 |
Hmmm... U go fear na. Some question... |
Re: Why Do Goalkeepers Spit Into Gloves? by momodub: 6:33pm On Feb 04, 2013 |
simply for grips |
Re: Why Do Goalkeepers Spit Into Gloves? by Capnd143(m): 6:35pm On Feb 04, 2013 |
Its topics like this that make front page, while educating and interesting articles go unviewed. To seun; nairaland needs moderation rebranding! Nairaland is turning into nigeria with 2 much favouritism and the leaders(mods) are corrupt! OK. . . . . 3 years ban 4 me!. Starts crying! 1 Like |
Re: Why Do Goalkeepers Spit Into Gloves? by mysticgal(f): 6:35pm On Feb 04, 2013 |
they need to reduce the saliva in their mouth. 1 Like |
Re: Why Do Goalkeepers Spit Into Gloves? by cheddarking(m): 6:40pm On Feb 04, 2013 |
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Re: Why Do Goalkeepers Spit Into Gloves? by Adanyebe(m): 6:42pm On Feb 04, 2013 |
because they dont want to end up lying on the ground with their bodies rubbing the spit and mucus on the grass.... nice practice for hygiene 1 Like |
Re: Why Do Goalkeepers Spit Into Gloves? by Nobody: 6:46pm On Feb 04, 2013 |
simply to increase grip. here is the basis: Leather has more friction when it is wet and vice versa. more friction means less probability of the ball slipping off but not like that Emenike's shot against CIV 1 Like |
Re: Why Do Goalkeepers Spit Into Gloves? by Nobody: 6:47pm On Feb 04, 2013 |
Table Leg : I believe you can make your point without being insulting. I'llhave to report your comment to the mods. 4 Likes |
Re: Why Do Goalkeepers Spit Into Gloves? by rico73(m): 6:59pm On Feb 04, 2013 |
#80million: #80million: #80million:reflex ke! Ok o! |
Re: Why Do Goalkeepers Spit Into Gloves? by oboy3(m): 6:59pm On Feb 04, 2013 |
Haaaaaa.....let me think.......erm.......erm...hmmm.................uhnnn Dont know,dont care |
Re: Why Do Goalkeepers Spit Into Gloves? by Ninilowo(m): 7:10pm On Feb 04, 2013 |
Kingslaw: What is the next story? Tonto Dikeh on the Loose |
Re: Why Do Goalkeepers Spit Into Gloves? by ayobase(m): 7:13pm On Feb 04, 2013 |
ignis: When has Nairaland turned to Google? U saw this as an irrelevant question? When did u just this train of "irrelevant questions"? U better thank God that this is one better off! |
Re: Why Do Goalkeepers Spit Into Gloves? by Asis(m): 7:15pm On Feb 04, 2013 |
Yea apart from helping them have a firm grip,am thinking there could b a psychological thing attached.. |
Re: Why Do Goalkeepers Spit Into Gloves? by Francheezy(m): 7:25pm On Feb 04, 2013 |
me tinks fifa sed players shldnt sp!t 0n d fl0oR aga!n, x0 keepers sp!t 0n de!r gl0ves while d 0daz p0uR spit int0 d water bottle nd make 0daz dr!nk it |
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