Soccer shin guards are necessary and very important if you want to enjoy playing soccer for a long time. Doesn't matter whether is just a pick up game or league game. A back hit to the shins can really hurt you, and if it with the cleat they easily open the the skin and leave you with a big nasty cut. I speak from experience, i never ever not wear shin guards.
Yes, shin guards are required equipment for playing soccer to protect the shins from injury.
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Because they wear shin guards and most of the shin guards go down to your ankles.
Soccer players wear shin guards to protect their shins from injuries caused by kicks, collisions, or falls during the game. Shin guards provide a layer of padding and hard material to absorb impact and reduce the risk of serious injuries.
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They were originally made of hay.
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Not in the slightest
Professional soccer players are not required to wear any certain type of shin guard. Most soccer players in high level soccer, my team included, wear small tough shin guards that aren't bulky but still offer protection. I myself use Nike shin guards, but there is no official requirement for brand or type.
They are commonly referred to as "Shin Pads" or "Shin Guards".
Oh yes they are needed for protection.