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A lot of players don't wear pads in their pants, because they believe it will slow them down; whether it be speed, agility, or simply, reaction time. This is why so many players object to the NFL's new rule in the 2013 season, stating that it will become mandatory for players to wear thigh and knee pads. Personally, I agree with the players. In college, I wore Yeh smallest(youth) pads I could find, and during my stint in arena and semi-pro, I NEVER wore them... So it kind of makes sense to me.
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∙ 9y agolight body armour is allowed subject to IRB criteria. However, the game was created for use without the adding so that the cost of joining in the sport was kept at a minimum
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What is it called when you dont have to wear football pads?
Rugby
Do lacrosse players wear pads if so where are the pads?
Yes they do the pads are located on the shoulders like football players
Is shinguards in soccer the same in rugby?
No player would wear shin pads in rugby, there is no need for them.
What kinds of pads do football players wear?
They wear many.... you have your basic shoulder pads, knee pads, hip pads,thigh pads tail bone pads and your cup.
Do football players wear rugby boots?
micheal
Why don't rugby players paint black stripes under their eyes like American footballers?
Because they don't want to look stupid. that may be true in the sport of rugby, but its generally used to reduce the glare from the sun. I dont know why rugby players dont wear it. but it really helps with those who have really sensitive eyes.
Does football or hockey require players to wear more equipment?
I have to say hockey players use more pads, they dont have grass, dont get me wrong it still hurts. anyway i will keep myself to a warm sport.
How do you were your skateboard pads?
i dont wear pads i ocasionally wear a helmet and i wear that on my heade but when i have to wear pads i wear them on my elbows and ocasionaly the wrist guards but they make it harder to bertslide and that.
Do rugby players wear any protective gear?
Most rugby players wear shoulder pads, which protects them when they tackle and for when they are in a scrum or ruck. The players who go in the scrums and rucks wear scrum hats, this prevents them from head injuries, but also prevents cauliflower ears. And nearly all the players wear gum shields to protect their teeth.
Do youth rugby players have to wear a mouthguard?
In New Zealand, yes
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.
Why is Rugby League better than the NFL?
At the end of the day, it matters on the person. But persoanlly I prefer Rugby League better than NFL. Reasons are; - NFL requires many gears such as 10 basic pieces of equipment helmet, shoulder pads, a tailbone pad, 2 hip pads, 2 thigh pads, 2 knee pads, and a cup. Mouthguards are pretty much necessary, but not really a pad. Outside of that some players also opt to wear flack jackets, back and/or sternum plates, neck rolls, forearm pads. Rugby League players do not have any protection, which mouth guard is optional - NFL is a very slow pace game, after every phase, they stop and have a rest. Rugby League is 80mins full game, spilt into 40mins halves with non-stop action. - NFL is all about the big bucks, since all the players get between two or three digitals and classified as millions, Rugby League does not get that much money, showing that Rugby League players are passonaite about their sport.
