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I had a play at the plate, but myshinguardstuck in the grass.
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Goalkeepers can wear a lightshinguardwith minimal protection.
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They need a heaviershinguardwith extra ankle protection.
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Usually, the skier'sshinguardwill then push the gate down further.
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In women's lacrosse, thigh pads, shin guards, and elbow pads are commonly used.
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Players are also required to wear shin guards but this is usually at the discretion of the referee.
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Back then, shin guards were viewed as purely protective measures for warriors in battle and were made of bronze or other hard, sturdy materials.
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The etymology of this word not only describes the use and purpose of shin guards, but also contributes to dating the technology.
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Players may wear shin guards, eye protectors and protective padding for vital areas although most do not.
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The basic equipment or "kit" players are required to wear includes a shirt, shorts, socks, footwear and adequate shin guards.
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Armored shin guards made from iron plates attached to a cloth backing.
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Shin guards help protect the knee joint and the frontal bones of the leg from pucks, sticks, skates, falls and other impacts.
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Additionally, shin guards, gloves, knee pads, thigh pads, and elbow pads are sometimes worn for extra protection on shallow rivers.
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Fielders who are positioned very close to the batsman (e.g. silly point or short leg) often wear a helmet and shin guards.
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