Football players often have 2 types of stickers on their helmet, their logo and typically another type of small sticker. These small stickers represent something special to that specific team. Teams often have criteria in which players can earn stickers. Touchdowns, gaining yards (running or receiving), or impact plays are often why teams give out …
Football players are often seen wearing a black substance under their eyes. Players wear eye black, grease, or a strip placed under the eyes. Why do football players put black under their eyes? The black is a grease substance placed under athletes’ eyes to help deflect the sun from their eyes, allowing the players to …
It’s becoming a new trend, both in the NFL and college. Players are wearing tape that expands from the wrist to the back of the triceps. This tape is also called turf tape, which extends from the triceps down to the back of the wrist. Football players wear white tape on the back of their …
Throwing a spiral is essential for a quarterback. It helps the football fit into tight windows, but more importantly, it allows receivers to catch the ball easier. Throwing a spiral with a football requires proper hand placement on the football, preferably near the top of the football, and a release requires the index finger to …
Mouthguards are required to play football. NFL players can often be seeing all different types of mouthguards during the field of play. Mouthguards are worn mainly to protect your teeth. In contact sports, there’s a good chance you may bite down and knock a tooth loose. Mouthguards help lessen the impact on the teeth …
Football Players will spat their ankles for many different reasons. We’re going to cover why and also how to spat an ankle. Football players spat their cleats to add ankle support, reducing the risk of injury. The added layer of tape protects against contact from other players. This article will show you why football …
Football backplates have become increasingly popular over the years. As quarterback’s often elect to wear rib pads, skill players (wide receivers and running backs) often wear the more stylish backplate. Football backplates are attached to the back half of the shoulder pads. They support the lower spine and decrease the impact on the lower back …
Football players often wear headphones on the field before the game or walk to the locker room. Football players wear headphones before games to avoid any disturbances or distractions before a game. This may include rude or noisy fans in the stands. The headphones football players wear thick noise-canceling headphones that are worn over the …
Safe football helmets are essential to ensure brain injuries are prevented. We break down what makes a safe football helmet and how you can ensure you (or your child) prevent concussions through helmet best practices. Football helmets must fit comfortably, pass all safety measures, and have a clear vision for the appropriate position. This is …
Football visors have been around since the 1980s, but current rules made completely tinted visors illegal. In the NFL, players can wear dark tinted visors. In college and high school, dark tinted visors are illegal. All visors are at the referee and training staff’s discretion whether or not they can be worn. The reasoning behind …