Saturday, April 23, 2011

Baseball Safety Made Simple

By Ben U. Posey


There is a degree of safety concern is every sport and baseball is no different. Don't make the mistake of underestimating the danger of playing baseball. If you've seen other contact sports like hockey and football you have seen how well they are protected compared with baseball. If you think about it this game warrants some safety caution as well.

One aspect of safety in baseball involves players communicating with each other at all times. A fly ball, for example, can present a danger when outfielders aren't clear about who's going to get it. Players must be taught to call out when they're going for a ball, especially if other players are in the vicinity. When players call for a ball, this tells other fielders to stay out of their way, which is a basic safety practice.

Warming up well before games is a way to prevent many injuries. Everyone should stretch before a game, which is really true of any sport or physical activity.

Everyone should recognize the potential danger that bats represent. Players should only swing bats at specified times, and never carelessly. In general, the only times a player should swing a bat is when they're on deck or actually batting. The coach should remind players to keep a good distance from anyone holding a bat. Any player holding a bat should always look to make sure no one is nearby before swinging it. The potential danger of bats should be emphasized by coaches to ensure no one is careless about this issue.

No matter what sport or type of exercise you're involved with, wearing the right type of shoes is essential.

Baseball safety, then, is not complicated, but if everyone remembers the basic principles, accidents can be greatly reduced. Baseball is a little deceptive in some ways, as you may be able to get away with being careless for a while, but at some point a serious injury can occur if the right gear isn't worn or safety rules are ignored. The responsibility for players' safety is shared by the players themselves, managers and coaches, and younger players, naturally, need extra supervision.




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