 | Check your fields before every game! Make sure there are no sharp
objects, i.e. glass, metal, plastic, sticks or rocks on the ground
near the playing fields or where people may
be seated to watch the game. |
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| Try to anticipate any object that may cause injury and remove it, such as bat or ball
bag, equipment, chairs, etc. |
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| Warm up before every game to assure that muscles are warm and stretched. This can be
very helpful in preventing unnecessary and painful injuries. |
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| Try to control "horseplay". Kids can get out of control quickly so limit
one-on-one contact and get kids in the habit of calling for catches, i.e. I’ve got
it. |
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| Take first aid kit to all practices and games, including pre-season clinics. |
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| Make sure every player knows the rules and understands how they can prevent an injury.
i.e. no head first sliding. |
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| If weather is stormy, especially lightening, get off the field. It’s tempting to
try to finish a game, but it can be very dangerous. |
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| Know where the closest phone is. In this age of cellular, it’s likely someone will
have a phone available, but don’t count on it. At the time of an emergency, seconds
wasted looking can make a difference. |
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| Be familiar with your team players background. Know which ones may have
a bee sting allergy, seizure disorder, asthma, etc. |
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| Make sure each player has plenty of liquids to drink. Some teams rotate the
responsibility of filling the entire teams water bottles with their snack day. Ask your
team parent to organize this. |
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