Place for a shinguard (3)

I believe the answer is:

leg

(Other definitions for leg that I've seen before include "Projecting support for chair or table" , "Poultry portion" , "Run < on" , "Limb; stage" , "part of course" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.

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