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Originally Posted by Dakota
I thought the ASA rule requiring chin straps (before face guards were required) was silly / overprotective.
I now think the NFHS rule requiring face guards but NOT chin straps is partially false security.
The difference?
The chin strap helps keep the face guard in place, so it will not rise up and allow a foul tip  to get in under the mask. |
The chin strap:
Helps keep the helmet in place, even properly fitted ones,
Insures that the helmet does NO "accidentally" come off during a play, and
Deters players from removing them prematurely.