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Are NFL shoulder pads smaller

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Yes. Hockey players are tougher, so they don't need all that padding even though they are falling on ICE. Hockey pads are for blocking shots mostly with a little impact protection.

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nfl pads are larger than lax pads

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What are the official shoulder pads of the NFL?

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Weight of shoulder pads?

The weight of the shoulder pads worn by professional athletes depends on the sport, and the size and position of the player. In the NFL, linebackers wear shoulder pads that can weigh as much as 6 pounds. Running backs, on the other hand, may wear pads that weigh anywhere between 3 and 5 pounds.


When was the shoulder pads invented?

1940s - Shoulder Pads invented for defencemen - not used by all players. if you were looking fo hocky shoulder pads


What items do you use in NFL?

helmet and shoulder pads and thigh and shin pads are mandatory as well as a mouthpiece gloves are your choice to wear as well as turf tape,elbow pads,neck rolls,and taped shoes.


In the NFL are players only required to wear helmet and shoulder pads?

Yes, I play football at the Pro level and there are many skilled position players as well as special teams players that only wear shoulder pads and helmets.. In practice we sometimes only wear shoulder pads and helmets we call it pro-pads we also wear this during training camp a lot and when we are not going to hit full speed.


How much padding do football players have to have?

High school and college players are required to wear; helmet, mouth piece, shoulder pads, hip pads, a butt pad, thigh pads, knee pads, and clears. A lot of the time you'll see nfl players not using their knee pads and or thigh pads bc they aren't required


Football jersey tucked in pads?

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Which protective pads are the most important to use in high-impact sports like hockey?

a helmet, shoulder pads, elbow pads, hockey gloves, shin pads, and a gurdle


How do you put a backplate on shoulder pads?

when i put my backplate on my shoulder pads there are almost always a hole to put them in or you can tie it to your pads with a shoe lace?


Does gear affect a football throw?

the gear that affects a football throw would be the shoulder pads because when you throw a ball your shoulder will rotate and when your shoulder pads are there then it interferes with your arm and shoulder


Do back plates attach to shoulder pads?

Yes its attach to lower part of your shoulder pads to protect ur back


Who invented the football shoulder pads?

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