shin guard

Soccer player's padding

A shin guard is a protective pad worn on the front of the lower leg, covering the shinbone.

Standard equipment in soccer, field hockey, and other sports where kicks and collisions threaten the vulnerable shin: Make sure your shin guards are strapped on tight before the match.

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soccer

Field sport with goals

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protection

padding

Material for cushioning

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shin guardunprotected

Without safeguard or shield

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G