Goaltenders wear special leg pads to protect their legs and knees.

In the 1930s, leg pads became more specialized, becoming wider and thicker.

In the 1950s, the skip-over roll was extended to the very top of the leg pad.

Watch out for the big leg pads on the floor.

Wicket-keepers also tend to wear leg pads and a box to protect the groin area.

The fighter can also wear protective equipment according to their particular style (knee or leg pads).

He has new blue leg pads, but said they are still too hard.

During a butterfly save this area is also covered by the leg pad with the blocker stacked on top to protect against low shots.

The leg pads generally come to about three inches above the knee.

One type of leg pad save is the butterfly save.