Got another bruise on your shin? Are your lower legs itchy after sweating in your safety gear? Fear not, at Field Hockey Review, we provide the best recommendations for shin guards to protect you from all those stick checks during the game. Not sure which type of shin guards to use? No worries, we cover the basics the legality and the fit for shin guards used in Field Hockey. The most common question we get is can you use soccer shin guards, and we always say NO!
Although you can legally use soccer shin guards in a field hockey game, we do NOT recommend this.The main difference is field hockey shin guards have better padding and are more protective. Soccer shin guards are lighter, and aren’t made with a strong plastic. Field hockey shin guards also mold around your leg better for that full leg protection you want.
We have reviewed multiple brands and provided our in depth analysis of the best gear!Every piece of recommended gear gets identified with its benefits and there are reviews for players of all levels! We also have a video to show you how to properly dawn your shin guards to avoid scratches, cuts, and rashes after you take off your gear during the game! Feel free to email us with any questions!
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Although you can legally use soccer shin guards in a field hockey game, we do NOT recommend this.The main difference is field hockey shin guards have better padding and are more protective. Soccer shin guards are lighter, and aren’t made with a strong plastic. Field hockey shin guards also mold around your leg better for that full leg protection you want.
Infographic by: www.fieldhockeyreview.com
