The game is constantly becoming safer each year because of new rules, but also new technologies that are released. The most important thing in football is the protection of a player’s brain. Some one can break an arm and heal, but your brain doesn’t work the same way. Each year there are 640,000-768,000 brain related injuries according to Sports Concussions Statistics on the Head Case website. The helmet is by far the most important piece of equipment in the game. Over time the transformation of the helmet has left a huge effect on the safety of the game and the safety of the players and is continuing to impact football in a positive …show more content…
The helmet is made of a polycarbonate material and with the helmet it has a PSIP(Patented Side Impact Protection) which is a liner installed in the sides of the helmet that reduce and absorb side impact. The liner inside absorbs the energy from a hit while it retains its position. The helmet can switch out different liners based on different head shapes as well. It also has a flex system and with this the facemask is on hinge clips to reduce stress from a hit on the facemask. The quick release system is so that at any given time you can remove the facemask within seconds. The facemask is made of a light but strong Stainless Steel and the chinstrap works off a ratchet style adjuster so the helmet properly fits and is comfy on the player’s head. Lastly, the helmet has a pump system to put air in the liner to make sure the helmet is snug and