Why do people need safety equipment in soccer?

Answer 1

To prevent injuries because in Rugby there is actually more frequent and worse meaning pain wise injuries than in football. That's why they where the modern helmets instead of leather heads. The gear is meant to protect you and yet still though the gear protects a good bit of injuries some football players get dementia a really bad brain infliction.

Answer 2

Shin guards are worn underneath your socks to protect your shins, some players also where a supportive wrap around their ankles but it is not necessary. The goalkeepers will also where protective gloves also for grip.

Answer 3

Yes soccer players should and do wear protection to prevent injury's. All soccer players are required to wear shinguard's. These are under the socks and some are even built in the sock. Other you slide over your foot and there is spandex covering your calf, while some are just a stretchy strap on the top and a thicker material wrapping around your ankle on the bottom these ones prevent your legs from getting sweaty. Also some players wear knee braces and/or ankle braces located over their shinguard's and socks. If you have had a injury to the knee or ankle you should definitely consider a brace. Lastly male players should wear an athletic cup.

Answer 4

to protect their shins from getting broken when someone slide tackles them with their spikes up!

Answer 5

You need a shirt and shorts for basic dignity, shin guards to prevent leg fractures (which still happen), and boots to protect your feet.

Answer 6

Despite its rough nature, Football players generally dont wear a lot of protection. Apart from their jerseys and cleats, they wear shin guards.