No. After the obivious, the rest is optional, and you can add more, arm pads neck roll so you do jam your neck ect.
In the 1870s, football players did not wear the protective pads that are common in modern football. Instead, they often played in minimal clothing, such as wool jerseys and knickerbockers, without any specialized protective gear. The game was much rougher, and injuries were common, but players relied on their toughness and skill rather than on padding for protection. As the sport evolved, the need for protection led to the eventual development of more advanced football gear in later years.
When they give you a jersey, and a helment, or basically the gear. When they are on the roster.
yes
Nothing. The only protective gear allowed are shin guards, soft rubber helmets for players with cranial injuries, facial restrictors for players with nasal injuries and arm guards for players with broken arms.
You need the football helmet mainly for protection ,especially concussions. Way back in the good ol' days, players wore helmets made from leather and without face mask , nowadays players have something to hold on to, of course illegally. The football helmet is also used for the uniform and team identification. The rough and tumble British sport "Rugby",players wear no protection gear at all.
hand muffs to keep them warm.
Flag football typically requires minimal equipment compared to traditional tackle football. Essential gear includes a flag belt with flags attached, which players wear to indicate when they have been "tackled." Players often wear cleats for better traction, and some choose to use mouthguards for dental protection. Additionally, a football is needed for gameplay, along with field markers or cones to define the playing area.
The gear that the Chicago Bears are very safe. They are very protective and specially made so that the players get the most protection for lightest wear.
To make injuries less likely to happen, although they can still happen quite easily.
players have gear that only serves as a weapon. it increases the level of force when running into someone!
Shooting glasses and hearing protection are the most important.
Yes, Snoop Dogg has sported Pittsburgh Steelers gear in many of his music videos and has attended and talked to USC Football players during their spring practice season.