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Football Gear terms, explained
Short, plain definitions of the words you'll see on product pages and spec sheets. Each one links to a guide when there's more to know.
7
- 7v7
- A seven-a-side passing format with no linemen. Read the guide →
C
- Composite football
- A ball with a synthetic cover, durable and grippy. Read the guide →
D
- Detachable cleats
- Cleats with screw-in studs that can be changed. Read the guide →
F
- Face mask
- The bars on the front of a helmet, chosen by position. Read the guide →
- Flag belt
- A belt holding flags that defenders pull to end a play. Read the guide →
J
- Jaw pads
- Pads inside the helmet that hold it against the cheeks. Read the guide →
M
- Molded cleats
- Cleats with fixed studs, legal in most leagues. Read the guide →
N
- NOCSAE seal
- The mark showing a helmet or glove meets the NOCSAE standard. Read the guide →
P
- Pee Wee ball
- The smallest common football size, for about ages 6 to 9. Read the guide →
R
- Recertification
- Testing a reconditioned helmet so it again meets the NOCSAE standard. Read the guide →
- Reconditioning
- Cleaning, repairing and inspecting a helmet by a licensed reconditioner. Read the guide →
S
- SFIA specification
- A football glove specification accepted alongside NOCSAE under NFHS rules. Read the guide →
- Shoulder pad arch
- The hard shell over each shoulder. Read the guide →
- Soft-shell headgear
- Padded headgear used in some flag and 7v7 leagues. Read the guide →