Practice, even without pads, turned out to be business as usual, to Fassel's relief.

He turns without a word and pads back into the room, drawing Aiah after.

The team would practice that week without pads - only with helmets.

Now I had used a raw club without pads and smashed a man.

The first season, played without pads or an official governing body, began in the Fall of 2005.

This league was played without necessary equipment, pads and helmets.

This cup was also played without pads and helmets.

For the second straight day they worked out without pads.

The team worked without full pads, a routine that will continue until Monday.

But why do women want to play this mean sport, a combination of soccer and football played without pads?