In another not-that-important kit sighting, Patrick Smith of East Grinstead, has made the switch to elbow pads. Wearing arm pads exclusively for the past three or more seasons before that whilst at Cannock and university, it marks a change in style and approach. Elbow pads obviously give more freedom of movement at the sacrifice of full protection; at the highest levels this can mean all the difference in goal allowed or saved, but requires great confidence and skill, to avoid purple arms! Smith is also sticking with the Mercian rhp tube/crossover style glove that he was wearing last season and during international duties.
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