They are plastic coverings for your shin when playing football(soccer)/Rugby ect... You attatch them to your leg using velcro usually.
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Shinpads, mouthguards and of course stick.
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Yes, goalkeepers wear shin pads.
You need soccer boots, shorts, shirt, shinpads, socks, gloves
A Team of 11 on each side A Referee 2 goals A Ball Shinpads
You must wear shinpads with the whole of the shinpad covered by football socks. Thats all I know that are classed as 'safety' regualtions
Oddly enough I saw that Target had pairs of Mitre shinpads that were reddish/maroon in colour. Not sure why it would matter though as your socks cover them up.
For women's field hockey, attire is: a jersey with a large number on the back, typically a skirt (old fashioned are usually pleated however they aren't anymore), and shinpads with socks over top. For males it is the same however they wear shorts.
For several reasons; -For Officials, they are used to differentiate between teams especially when both players go hard into a tackle for a ball, the differing colors help the Referee decide who may be at fault for an infraction. -The other reason is they help with keeping your shinpads in place. -They provide a small measure of protection when you have been kicked in the lower leg.
First you have to get the gear which includes a CSA approved helmet with a mask, hockey or broomball shinpads, elbow pads special shoes or clean running shoes, a stick. The shaft can be made of wood, aluminum or carbon fibre.
I think the white stuff on his ankle is like athletic tape. The tape is usually used to secure the shinpads and keep them slightly higher off the ankle, freeing up the ankle for easier movement and allowing for Ronaldo to show all his skills. It would, though, increase his risk of ankle injury.