Gear Pro-Tec Football Back Plate-Youth

Description

The Gear Pro-Tec Football Back Plate in Youth sizing protects the lower back, lumbar spine, and kidney area of young athletes from rear-impact collisions. Youth players at every position absorb hits from behind — whether it’s a quarterback getting sacked from the blindside, a running back taking a tackle from a pursuing defender, or a lineman getting pushed from behind in a pile. This back plate covers the gap between the bottom of youth shoulder pads and the hip pad line where standard equipment provides no protection.

The youth back plate’s foam density is calibrated specifically for the impact forces encountered in youth football. Rather than simply scaling down an adult back plate, the padding is engineered to compress appropriately under lighter impacts, ensuring that younger athletes receive effective energy absorption rather than hitting a pad that’s too stiff to engage at youth-level collision speeds. The multi-layer foam construction handles both direct rear impacts and the glancing blows that occur during pile situations and scramble plays.

Attachment hardware is included for mounting to most youth shoulder pad shells. The back plate connects to the rear panel of the shoulder pads and hangs freely, allowing it to follow the athlete’s torso through all normal movement patterns. Running, bending, and rotating are unrestricted, and the plate returns to its protective position immediately when the athlete stands upright. The lightweight construction ensures young players don’t notice the additional equipment during conditioning drills or full-speed practice reps.

For varsity and collegiate athletes who have outgrown youth sizing, the Gear Pro-Tec Varsity Back Plate provides adult-scale coverage. Combine with a Z-Cool Youth Rib Protector for comprehensive torso protection at the youth level. Browse all football protective gear and accessories.