The photo illustrating shin guard doesn't show what a shin guard is nor does it offer any explanation.
I had a play at the plate, but my shin guard stuck in the grass.
Goalkeepers can wear a light shin guard with minimal protection.
They need a heavier shin guard with extra ankle protection.
Usually, the skier's shin guard will then push the gate down further.
In women's lacrosse, thigh pads, shin guards, and elbow pads are commonly used.
Players are also required to wear shin guards but this is usually at the discretion of the referee.
Back then, shin guards were viewed as purely protective measures for warriors in battle and were made of bronze or other hard, sturdy materials.
