Football: Exploring The Senses Of Touch

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When describing an object there are always many things overlooked. To properly observe something you must use all the senses available. The senses of touch, smell, taste, sight, and sound are useful in describing something that is completely foreign.
When touching a football glove the many different textures can be overwhelming. The palms have a smooth texture but they also feel tacky, to help them catch a ball. The back of the hand has a soft fabric that is padded to help protect from an incoming blow. After a long, hard day of work on the field, they are cold and wet from all the sweat from the hands they are on. The inside of them are smooth so a hand can be easily inserted. Old, worn gloves are flimsy with little support and do not have

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