Equipments fitted for players to play safely. Initially, equipments was thin. However, equipments became more and more robust with the trend of the times.
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1: Helmet
Helmet is a equipment to protect the head. As can be seen from the figure above, helmet that has been used in the past were made of leather. However, in order for the players to play more safely, helmets became more robust. At present, high hardness plastic helmet is used. There are about 2-3 kg weighs this helmet. So, the player is required in the neck muscle to play the game with wearing this helmet.2: Face mask
Face mask is a equipment to protect the face. First helmet was developed in 1896, but at that time helmets didn't have face mask. Plastic helmet was developed in 1939, and Face mask that is currently in use have been used since the 1950s. the shape of the face mask is slightly different depending on position.3: Shoulder pad
Sholder pad is a equipment to protect the sholder, chest, and back. Because very often the shoulder and chest is hit, it is made to very strong. A sholder pad is not only strong, but it has a structure which can absorb the impact. As with face mask, the shape is slightly different depending on position. For example, Shoulder pads that quarterback uses is a little small, because quarterback is the player who throw the ball. If the sholder pad was big, quaterback cannot throw the ball well. On the other hand, sholder pads that line uses is more bigger. Offensive line and Diffensive line repeat the hard tackle, so they need big sholder pads.4: Thigh pad & Knee pad
These pads protect thigh and knee. There is a part to put pads on the back of the uniform.5: Shoes
Shoes that are used in American football is unique. Look at the tip of the sole. There is a pin. This pin does not exist in the shoes that are used in soccer and rugby football. Because there is this pin, the players can run firmly. In American football, the players will be asked to move quickly in any direction, rapid acceleration, and rapid deceleration. this pin is very important to move agilely.6: Glove
This glove helps the players to catch the ball. In the game of American football, catching ball which quarterback threw is very important. The result of the game depend on whether the receiver catch the ball or not.7: Mouthpiece
This equipment is protect mouth. In addition, it is possible to firmly clenched, players can demonstrate the power efficiently. So, mouth piece is important.8: Blocking pad
Blocking pad is a equipment to protect the flank. In particular, since the running back is often tackled, the blocking pad is essential.9:Neck roll
This equipment protect the neck. This is used by sandwiching between the helmet and shoulder pads. Beginners always put it when practicing for safety.
1 How much total items?
ReplyDeleteIn summer, do you play it with these items?
Do you feel tired on your neck?
I see American Football needs many items.
Words seeｍ little small.
1:It is 100 000 yen. The shoulder pad is the highest price of all.
Delete2:Ofcourse.It is very very very hot!!
3:There is no problem because I train the neck.