What is the difference between knee guards and sliding pads for softball?

Question

My daughter is playing jr. high softball. The coach said that they need knee pads. I went to the sporting goods store and found different knee guards and sliding pads that also go over the knee. I'm not sure if they have the same function or are different. Also, does she need two or just one?

Answer 1

You went to the sporting goods store and didn't buy anything?  I can't believe there was no employee available to assist you.  Please let us know how many knee pads you bought for your teenage daughter....

Answer 2

Depends on what he means. Are the knee pads for protection while up to bat or for sliding? If its for protection go with the knee pads, for sliding go with sliders. This should be the appropriate answer if I'm understanding you right.