football player![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Football players’ protective equipment varies depending on the player’s role and position on the field.
sock ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Garment worn over the foot and up to the knee.
wristband ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Band of fabric that the quarterback wears around the wrist; it features a small window in which a note card is inserted.
player’s number ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Number identifying the player; special numbers are used to designate pass receivers.
face mask ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Metal cage attached to the helmet; it protects the football player’s face.
helmet ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Rigid piece of equipment designed to protect the head; it is lined with absorbent materials such as foam and air pockets.
chin strap ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Strap that fastens the helmet to the head.
team shirt ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Flexible garment covering the upper body; it features the team emblem and the player’s name and number.
cleated shoe ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Footwear whose sole contains small spikes to provide good traction.
pants ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Light stretchy garment covering the lower body from the waist to the knees; it has pockets for holding protective pieces.
knee pad ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Padded piece of equipment designed to protect the knee; it usually fits into a pocket inside the pants.
thigh pad ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Padded piece of equipment that protects the thighs; it usually fits into a pocket inside the pants.