{"product_id":"mcg-sports-thrive-junior-cricket-arm-guard-lightweight-forearm-protection-with-inner-padding","title":"MCG Sports THRIVE Junior Cricket Arm Guard – Lightweight Forearm Protection with Inner Padding","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMCG Sports THRIVE Junior Cricket Arm Guard\u003c\/strong\u003e protects the leading forearm from short-pitched bowling — \u003cstrong\u003elightweight\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a \u003cstrong\u003ecomfortable inner foam liner\u003c\/strong\u003e, shaped to sit naturally on a junior forearm without restricting shot-making. Sized for ages 5–14.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Junior Cricketers Need an Arm Guard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe leading forearm is exposed every time a junior plays a defensive shot or backs up against a short ball. A bruise there hurts, slows hand speed, and — worst of all — starts a kid flinching at the crease. The THRIVE arm guard fits unobtrusively under the playing shirt sleeve, so your child stays in line, plays straight, and develops proper technique without fear of impact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImpact-Absorbing Foam Shell\u003c\/strong\u003e — High-density foam disperses ball impact across the guard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComfortable Inner Padding\u003c\/strong\u003e — Soft inner liner sits against the skin or under the sleeve without rubbing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLightweight\u003c\/strong\u003e — Light enough to wear unnoticed under a playing shirt — heavy arm guards get pulled off and forgotten.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdjustable Elasticated Straps\u003c\/strong\u003e — Velcro-elasticated straps hold the guard in place without restricting hand or wrist movement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBreathable Construction\u003c\/strong\u003e — Ventilated design keeps the arm cool through long innings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePre-Curved Shape\u003c\/strong\u003e — Anatomically shaped for a natural fit on a junior forearm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUniversal Fit\u003c\/strong\u003e — Designed to fit either arm (worn on the leading arm — left arm for right-handers, right arm for left-handers).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eJunior Arm Guard Sizing Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSmall Junior\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAges 5–7 — Approx. height 110–125 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eJunior\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAges 8–11 — Approx. height 125–145 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eYouth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAges 12–14 — Approx. height 145–165 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGuard Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJunior Cricket Forearm Arm Guard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRange\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMCG Sports THRIVE Junior\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eShell\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh-density impact-absorbing foam\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLining\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft inner foam comfort liner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eClosure\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdjustable elasticated Velcro straps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eShape\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAnatomically pre-curved for forearm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUniversal — fits either arm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSizes Available\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmall Junior · Junior · Youth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSuits Ages\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 – 14 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare Instructions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWipe down after each use with a damp cloth; air-dry fully before storing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-wash the inner padding if it becomes sweat-saturated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInspect Velcro straps before each match; replace the guard if straps lose holding power.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore flat in the kit bag.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJunior cricketers facing throw-downs, machine bowling, and live junior bowling. 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