No, they are optional, they just decrease the injury rate.
Shin pads shoulder pads apex
To protect you from injury.
Protective padding for the front of the lower leg ( the shin bone) What about shin pads? If you're asking what shin pads are, these are small rectangular foam pads that are place on the shin (front of the legs) to protect the player from damaging their, of course, shin bones (from tackling or any other kicks).
Protective helmet of players choice as long as it is up to school and/or NCAA standards, shoulder pads, protective cup, cleats, an mouthpiece. Thigh, tail, and knee pads are highly encouraged but not required.
a helmet, shoulder pads, elbow pads, hockey gloves, shin pads, and a gurdle
a helmet, shoulder pads, elbow pads, hockey gloves, shin pads, and a gurdle
a helmet, shoulder pads, elbow pads, hockey gloves, shin pads, and a gurdle
Wear Knee Pads.
to pretect your back from injury
There is a variety of pads for rugby:Shoulder Pads - Are a protective pad which go over your shoulders to give them some more support when tackeling.Tackle Pads and Shields - Are pads which can be the size of a normal person which players tackle in practice.
To prevent any injury that a player could receive if there were no pads. Football is a hard contact sport.