However, forwards will be better with moulded studs for training at the start or end of the season when the pitch is dry! There are various rules relating to the design and construction of studs, including a maximum length of 21mm for Rugby Union players. At Decathlon we sell both 18mm metal studs and 13mm rubber studs. Both the length and material of the studs will influence their suitability.
Longer studs help to provide increased grip on softer surfaces, whilst on firmer surfaces a shorter stud can help with your speed and changes in direction. Equally, the inflexibility of a metal stud will provide extra grip, whilst the minor flexibility of a rubber stud will again improve speed and changes in direction.
The best advice is to buy both shorter and longer studs and then change as necessary according to conditions for optimal performance. Remember to ensure your studs are tight and in good condition with no sharp edges before each game - not only will this help your performance, it is for the safety of the other players on the pitch too. Over the past 20 years, the use of rubber blades rather than studs has become increasingly popular, developing on traditional moulded studs.
There are a few advantages to moulded studs and blades as opposed to screw-in studs. The most basic is that the studs do not get loose - this is more of a matter of convenience really, as regularly checking screw-in studs can prevent this from being a problem. If you're looking to play Rugby and Football but don't want the expense of two pairs of boots, blades or moulded studs mean that you don't have to change the studs each time.
From a performance perspective, blades can help in terms of speed and movement, and provide a good level of grip on firmer surfaces. The major downside is the inflexibility of the fixed blade or stud length, which can be a problem particularly on softer ground. Therefore blades and moulded studs are perhaps more suitable for Rugby League players than Union players, but can be an option in both codes, particularly for the backs. Position and role in the team are very important in identifying the right pair of boots.
As a Union forward, rucks, mauls and scrummages will be a major part of your game. In these situations, there are two features that will be particularly important - grip and protection. Slipping is not only inconvenient but can be dangerous for yourself and others, so maximum grip is essential. Forwards will commonly wear longer studs than their counterparts in the backs for this reason. Protection comes in various forms, and the strength of the upper of the boot is a key one.
In tight forward play, teammates and opponents will tread on your feet fairly regularly, and therefore the more protection your boots provide, the lower the risk of injury. Must be made of a material that maintains these characteristics through the game Nylon has been found previously not to be a suitable material due to its propensity to burring Note: There is no allowance for any differences based on age or boot-size.
Conical studs 1. Legal provided no sharp edges or burring. These are the defacto standard — against which all others are measured. Legal provided they are 1cm at the end and do not have any sharp-edges or burring. Nothing requires the stud to be of a single material. Possibly illegal — although the end is of sufficient diameter it looks to have a non-rounded edge at the tip. In particular, some junior clubs have banned 'blades' for their players and may well object if one of our players turns up at a friendly match or a tournament wearing 'blades'.
Tournament rules may ban 'blades' in some cases. All this means that there is a risk that a squad member wearing 'blades' will not be permitted to play at an away fixture or in a tournament. Soft ground soleplates with metal studs are simply not designed with 3G pitches in mind. In fact, they are best kept for natural pitches, where they penetrate wet muddy ground to give better grip and traction.
This is due to the lack of rotation, meaning your body weight could end up going one way…while your foot remains in the same place. Nowadays many venues have banned blades on 3G too, which has seen popularity for them drop due to a lack of versatility.
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