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Football Equipment

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How do you know a helmet fits properly?

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Asked by Wiki User

you will know if it fits if it is tight and it is not lose on your head cause if it is you should tighten. Have fun rideing

What is so cool about NFL football?

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It's very simple actually...people just like see the crap get knocked out of people. They also like to see their favorite team win & and then rub it in their buddies faces because they bet on the wrong team=)

Why do football players wear leg bands?

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They were leg bands to help prevent burns from the grass or the ground.Help keep their legs protected.

What are the different stickers on the NFL helmet?

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The green dot is the result of a new rule in effect for the 2007 NFL season. The green dot helmet indicates that the helmet is wired with a radio for calling in plays to the quarterback.

Only one player with a radio is allowed on the field at a time.

The green dot on a helmet signifies a player who has a radio receiver in his helmet.

What is a k-ball?

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While NFL teams are allowed to practice with regular game balls, a "K" Ball is the term used by special teams for a brand new ball, not used until kickoff - hence the term K-Ball.

What is the term for the seam on a football?

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The stitches in an American Football are called Laces.

What material are fireman's helmets made of?

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A Fireman's helmet is made from metals such as brass, aluminum and nickel. You can get more information about this at the Wikipedia. Once on the website, type "Firefighter's helmet" into the search field at the top of the page and press enter to bring up the information.

Why do you put symbols on the side of football helmets?

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You need the football helmet mainly for protection ,especially concussions. Way back in the good ol' days, players wore helmets made from leather and without face mask , nowadays players have something to hold on to, of course illegally. The football helmet is also used for the uniform and team identification. The rough and tumble British sport "Rugby",players wear no protection gear at all.

Why are helmets pointed at the back?

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Aerodynamics mainly, but the added length on the helmet also protects the back of the head and neck better in an impact.

How much do college football helmets cost?

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if your gonna make your own helmet...it will probably cost you your life

Can you put a visor on a lacrosse helmet?

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Yes and No because you are allowed to get a clear one to keep grass, mud, and etc. out of your eyes, but I don't think it can keep the sun out of your eyes

Can you wear a chrome tint visors in a football game?

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No you can not, you can wear a tinted visor and get a doctor's note but not a chrome one.

What genital protection do football players use in the NFL?

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Nothing. The only protective gear allowed are shin guards, soft rubber helmets for players with cranial injuries, facial restrictors for players with nasal injuries and arm guards for players with broken arms.

Where can you buy Alabama football gloves?

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They have been discontinued by Nike for whatever reason. Can be found on Ebay or other auction site but are extremely costly; around $900 - $1100 a pair. I love them but that is pricey.

What is the regulation PSI for a football?

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A football used in a professional match within the UK should be inflated to 12.5 PSi exactly.

Is line of scrimmage the invisible line?

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The line of scrimmage is an imaginary line passing through the foremost point of the ball after the ball is marked ready for play. The space occupied by the ball is considered the neutral zone. The defense must stay on their side of the neutral zone and only the snappers hands may be in the neutral zone for the offense. Measurements are taken at the foremost point of the ball and the foremost point must touch the goal line for a touchdown.. When an offense is running out of its own endzone it must get the ball completely out of the endzone or it is a safety.

How have rules changed in the sport of football?

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the rules of nothing have never changed and will change never until they change or they will never change . nothing will never change but be changed.KEEP READING THIS WILL LEAD TO NOTHING , BUT CAN'T, BUT WILL CHANGE

What does the number 40 in the black circle represent on the NFL helmet?

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Pat Tillman played for the Cardinals and was a US Army Ranger. He was called to serve his country in Afghanistan, and was killed while on duty. The NFL decided to honor his memory by having each player wear a #40 sticker on their helmets.

When was the second football helmet invented?

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Helmets have always had earholes in football.

Where do your football pads go?

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Helmet on the head. Shoulder pads on your shoulders. These two are easily identified. Hip pads on the hips, you can tell the hip pads by their shape...if you hold them upside down, the flat part down, they usually have a circular portion on top. They will have snaps too, and these snaps attach to the belt. Butt pad goes over the tailbone. It has snaps and attaches to the belt also. Thigh pads go on the FRONT of the thigh. They look like a half pipe with three ribs pointing outward. You put them in pockets inside the pants. Knee pads go on the knees and are shaped like a "bra cup". They are put inside pockets in the pants as well. Mouth pieces are dipped in boiling water for 4-5 seconds until softened then bit down on. Try to create a suction witin the mouth and it will form to the teeth and bite best. Afterwards, dip into cold water to hold form. The long tab on the mouth piece is attached to the helmet's face mask. Don't cut it off unless the league your in allows it...most don't.

What is the purpose of the equipment in football?

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To protect your body from injury.

How wide is a football ground?

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It's 109,75x48,8m for American football, and 100x68,4m for European.

If you thought on soccer ground, it is:

Maximal: 120x90mMinimal: 90x45mAssigned: 105x70m

Source: Arhitektonsko projektovanje (Architectural engineering) - Ernst Nojfert (Serbian edition)

Who invented the first football helmet?

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I know of a Dr. J. Diehl Sulsberger, a well-known dentist in Zanesville, Ohio who

was doing mouthpieces for the high school and Ohio State in the late 1950's

and early 60's. I was one of the recipients. M.L. Jackson

How can you put a visor on your football helmet?

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you have to use zip locks to make it say on your helmet you have to use zip locks to make it say on your helmet