American football is a kind of derived from rugby. At the middle of the 19th century, the eastern Americans often played a kind of similar football game, participants may score points as long as you kick the ball over the line of the other team . There are almost up to 30 participants, sometimes more. In the beginning, people play the game by kicking the ball, hence they name it football. Up to now, the American football (NFL) is known by the world. When football was introduced into the United States, people changed the rules, including that you can pass the ball forward. When playing the game, players are often confronted with the body impact with others, then players should wear protective clothing and helmets start----the jerseys.
Generally, every player must wear a set of protective uniform as follows:
Consist of the shell, face mask, jaw strap, and other parts. in order to reduce possibilities of the injury on face, mouth, especially the bridge of the nose.
2. Shoulder pad
Avoid the dislocation of shoulder when colliding with others, and protect the chest and ribs.The players must choose the right shoulder pad according to their roles in the team.
3. Elbow pads
Especially at the artificial turf site, the ground is relatively hard, players must be equipped with elbow support to avoid elbow contusion.
4.Gloves
Some players used to wear gloves when catching a ball. In cold weather, the gloves make warm. For example, there is a layer of viscous rubber materials at the mid of wide receiver’s gloves, as to the gloves of defensive striker, there is a thick layer inside for protecting the players’ fingers.
5.Hip pads
To protect players’ waist, hip and groin. Wear it can resist push-pull, collision, intercept and air down, etc.
6. Thigh pads
Protect thigh muscles, avoid other injuries.
7. knee pads
It values on the artificial turf, made by the thick and elastic sponge.
8. Cleats
Players need wear different athletic shoes for adapting to the change of fields. The bottom of cleats may be complete with different types of hard plastic shoes nail according to the site condition.
9.Uniform
Compose of The jets and pants, usually made of nylon and elastics. enough flexibility. Each player’s jersey must be marked with number on chest. It rules that the number on the chest should be at least 8 inches (20.3 centimeters above) and number on the back shall be10 inches (25.4 centimeters above), also, the color of the shirt shall be distinct with the color of the ball.
