How to Buy Youth Soccer Shin Guards

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Choose shin guards with attached ankle protection for players 12 years old and under.. Consider slide-in shin guards for older players.. Size shin guards based on your height.

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Choose shin guards with attached ankle protection for players 12 years old and u

Step 1

Choose shin guards with attached ankle protection for players 12 years old and under.

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Consider slide-in shin guards for older players.

Step 2

Consider slide-in shin guards for older players.

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Size shin guards based on your height.

Step 3

Size shin guards based on your height.

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Ensure the guard protects a few inches under the knee to just above the ankle.

Step 4

Ensure the guard protects a few inches under the knee to just above the ankle.

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Get a guard that comfortably molds to the width of your leg.

Step 5

Get a guard that comfortably molds to the width of your leg.

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Try on shin guards with a soccer sock before buying.

Step 6

Try on shin guards with a soccer sock before buying.

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Get a bigger, bulkier shinguard as a defender.

Step 7

Get a bigger, bulkier shinguard as a defender.

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Look for lighter, faster guards for forwards and midfielders.

Step 8

Look for lighter, faster guards for forwards and midfielders.

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Get light, minimal-protection guards as a goalie.

Step 9

Get light, minimal-protection guards as a goalie.

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Get plastic shin guards for the best price and carbon fiber for the best protect

Step 10

Get plastic shin guards for the best price and carbon fiber for the best protection.

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Buy a sleeve or straps to keep shin guards in place all game long.

Step 11

Buy a sleeve or straps to keep shin guards in place all game long.

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Purchase NOCSAE approved guards if you're playing for middle or high school socc

Step 12

Purchase NOCSAE approved guards if you're playing for middle or high school soccer teams.

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