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Putting on junior high school football equipment properly can make the difference between being safe and secure on the gridiron and having injuries that can land you in the hospital. Junior high school football is tackle football, which means that injuries can occur. With stronger and quicker opponents, the tackling gets more intense in high school. According to "Time" magazine, high school football players suffer 43,000 to 67,000 concussions per year. Knowing how to put on and use your equipment can help you make it through the rough football games.
Wearing your football gear properly can not only help you play more comfortably but can also help you become more effective. Having pads, a helmet and uniform that are configured correctly will allow you to move freely without having to worry about adjusting the equipment. Football gear is designed to protect the player as well. It most be the correct size and fit well against the body in order to receive maximum protection.
Football equipment typically includes cleats, thigh pads, hip pads, butt pads, shoulder pads and a helmet. Find out how to put on each piece of football equipment with help from a football coach in this free video on football equipment.
Whether it is American football or traditional soccer, there are many youth organizations and programs around the world that are in need of used football equipment. Professional football organizations (and even college and semi-professional teams) have access to useful equipment that could be donated once it has had its wear.
In a rough contact sport like football, having the proper pads and equipment is important in preventing injury. However, to the new or young player, the piles of equipment can be intimidating. It is easy to put on football equipment once you get the hang of it. Follow these simple steps through all your equipment. Make sure everything fits comfortably and snugly for the best protection, and check with your coach if you have any specific questions.
