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Football players’ protective equipment varies depending on the player’s role and position on the field.
football player sock wristband player’s number face mask helmet chin strap team shirt cleated shoe pants knee pad thigh pad football

sock click to hear

Garment worn over the foot and up to the knee.

wristband click to hear

Band of fabric that the quarterback wears around the wrist; it features a small window in which a note card is inserted.

player’s number click to hear

Number identifying the player; special numbers are used to designate pass receivers.

face mask click to hear

Metal cage attached to the helmet; it protects the football player’s face.

helmet click to hear

Rigid piece of equipment designed to protect the head; it is lined with absorbent materials such as foam and air pockets.

chin strap click to hear

Strap that fastens the helmet to the head.

team shirt click to hear

Flexible garment covering the upper body; it features the team emblem and the player’s name and number.

cleated shoe click to hear

Footwear whose sole contains small spikes to provide good traction.

pants click to hear

Light stretchy garment covering the lower body from the waist to the knees; it has pockets for holding protective pieces.

knee pad click to hear

Padded piece of equipment designed to protect the knee; it usually fits into a pocket inside the pants.

thigh pad click to hear

Padded piece of equipment that protects the thighs; it usually fits into a pocket inside the pants.

football click to hear

Inflatable oval leather ball that is smaller than a rugby ball; it has laces that provide a grip on the ball.