protective equipment [2]

Because of the violent contact and frequency of falls, football players wear heavy protective equipment.

rib pad

Rigid jacket designed to protect the rib cage.

chest protector

Heavily padded vest that protects the football player’s chest and back.

arm guard

Padded piece of equipment that protects the player’s arms.

shoulder pad

Piece of equipment that consists of rigid molded plastic designed to protect the shoulder.

hip pad

Piece of equipment consisting of three rigid molds designed to protect the hips and coccyx.

lumbar pad

Part of the hip pad that covers the coccyx.