""The amount of shin physically covered is an important consideration, as any part of the shin that is not covered is not as well protected. 'Micro' or 'mini' shin pads may therefore increase the risk of injury due to the smaller amount of shin covered compared to larger sized shin pads. We advise that when considering the protection offered by shin pads, safety is prioritised by ensuring a good proportion of the shin area is covered and therefore protected.""
""There is no blame on Riley at all for wearing micro shin pads but I think if he had more coverage on the shin area with bigger shin pads, the injury could have been less than it was.""
""The initial sound of it was unbearable. It was like a shotgun going off,""
Ilfracombe Town banned 'micro' shin pads after forward Riley Martin suffered a double-leg break during a South West Peninsula League match. The fixture at Bridport was abandoned after Martin broke his fibula and tibia during a 50-50 challenge with the home goalkeeper. The Football Association warns that 'micro' or 'mini' shin pads may increase the risk of injury because they cover a smaller amount of the shin compared with larger pads. Shin guards remain mandatory, must be covered by socks, be made of suitable material, and provide a reasonable degree of protection. Ifab currently has no plans to change the laws.
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