I keep seeing college and pro football players wearing thin, tight bands on their arms, usually below the biceps or sometimes above the forearm. What are they for?
2006-09-23 13:43:52 · 4 answers · asked by Janci 3 in Sports ➔ Football (American)
i read the first three posts and i'm thinking about something different... the armbands i'm asking about are only about 1/4 inch thick. i kindof think they are supposed to restrict blood flow and make the guys' muscles look bigger. what do you think?
2006-09-23 14:12:35 · update #1
im a quarterback and i were it so the coach can say like play 7 and i can just read it off my arm. other people. i dont have a clue. probably just for show
2006-09-23 13:58:04 · answer #1 · answered by Matt 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The bands you are describing are designed to eliminate the gap between the sleeve and the arm. This is so that opposing players have a more difficult time grabbing the arms...especially when trying to knock the ball out of a players hands.
2006-09-23 15:08:08 · answer #2 · answered by Mister Bob the Tomato 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well quarterbacks wear them to read plays off their arm and everyone else probably just look cool in them. Some wear gloves for better grip and stuff though.
2006-09-23 14:00:44 · answer #3 · answered by Deshawn L 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
there play bands usually theres a play with a number next to it and the coach calls out the number and the QB says the play
2006-09-23 13:59:13 · answer #4 · answered by bbcnews1994 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋