Stepping on the Pitch

I felt a sudden tingle all the way down to my plastic cleats! Curious, I tested my right leg, popped my foot loose with a satisfying snap from the little green studs beneath me, and gave a cheerful chuckle. Behind me, the bright stadium lights beamed down on the pitch. I took one confident little hop forward and firmly planted my boots down onto the next row of studs, ready for kickoff!