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Buying guides and reviews for helmets, shoulder pads, cleats, gloves, footballs and flag football gear, sized for youth, high school and adult players.
Gear up by format
Tackle, flag and 7v7 need different gear. Start with the format, then size it to the player and position.
Fit, sizing and rules
Compare pop-socket, hook-and-loop and full-release flag belts, then check league rules, belt fit, flag count and placement before buying.
Learn how a football back plate attaches to shoulder pads, which mounting points and hardware to check, and how to choose a size using the maker's chart.
Compare a stand-up blocking dummy with a one-man football sled by target, drill, weight and setup using manufacturer-listed examples.
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Football Blocking Sled Buying Guide
Practice equipment
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Football Cleat Fit and Sizing Guide
Cleat fit
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Football Cleats Guide: Choose by Position, Surface and Fit
Cleats
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Football Glove Size Guide: How to Measure Your Hand
Glove fit
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Football Pump and Gauge Buying Guide
Ball care
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Football Mouthguard Rules by Level: High School, College and Flag
Equipment rules
Football Gear questions, answered
Does NFL FLAG provide a flag belt?
NFL FLAG says each player receives an official belt and flags through the coach or league organizer. Other programs may use a different equipment list.
Read: Flag Football Belt Guide →Will a back plate fit any football shoulder pads?
Compatibility depends on the plate hardware and the shoulder-pad attachment points. Check the exact models and make sure the screws and nuts fasten securely through the intended slots.
Read: Football Back Plate Fit and Compatibility Guide →What is the difference between a blocking dummy and a sled?
A stand-up dummy is a padded individual target, while a sled is a framed training station with a pad setup. The exact target and drill depend on the model.
Read: Football Blocking Dummy vs. Sled →What does one-man or five-man mean on a football sled?
It identifies the sled configuration's number of stations. Rogers Athletic lists one-man and five-man MOD models, among other configurations.
Read: Football Blocking Sled Buying Guide →How should football cleats fit?
They should feel snug without pressure, with the heel and midfoot secure and enough room to wiggle your toes. Try them on with your game socks.
Read: Football Cleat Fit and Sizing Guide →Can I wear soccer cleats for football?
Football and soccer cleats are built for different movement and support needs. Football cleats often include a toe stud; check your league rules and choose footwear designed for your sport.
Read: Football Cleats Guide →Straight answers about football gear
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The football gear index
- 01Protective gearFootball helmets, shoulder pads, girdles, mouthguards and accessories.7 pages
- 02Cleats & glovesFootball cleats and receiver, lineman and youth gloves.6 pages
- 03Footballs & trainingFootballs by age, kicking tees, sleds, agility gear and training aids.7 pages
- 04Flag & 7v7Flag football belts and flags, 7v7 soft-shell headgear, and non-contact gear.4 pages