Thursday, April 21, 2011

Ways To Ensure Baseball Safety

By Arthur Goldberry


In order to maximize baseball safety, coaches, managers and players alike must abide by certain guidelines and be attentive at all times Safe practices on the field should be stressed during both practices and games The coach and manager should not only encourage players to play their best, but also to do everything they can to ensure safety You can increase baseball safety by adhering to the practices we'll be discussing below

The baseball glove is a vital tool that's made a little differently for every player on the field Gloves should be made from high quality materials, fit well and also be of the right size and shape for your position Certain gloves, such as the catcher's, are quite specialized, and must be larger and better padded than typical gloves First basemen have to catch and scoop balls that come from all over the field, so their gloves have to be longer than average The more suitable your glove is, the more effective you'll be on the field, and the less likely it is that you'll be injured trying to make a catch

Players who warm up correctly before playing are much less likely to get injured than those who don't In order to have everyone's muscles loose, it's a good idea to stretch before playing General fitness levels should be maintained by doing regular workouts such as treadmills, cycling or running Some kind of workout should be done before play so everyone is well prepared Being in good physical condition at all times is one of the best ways to ensure the safety of players, in addition to allowing them to play their best While players in contact sports are usually aware of the importance of conditioning, it's also something baseball players need to be aware of While accidents can always occur, a high level of fitness can prevent many injuries

Footwear is critical in all sports, baseball included, so it's important for players to wear the right type of shoes You should wear bona fide baseball shoes/cleats, and certainly not shoes or sneakers that are old or worn Having the right shoes matters a great deal when you're rounding the bases or chasing a ball in the outfield or infield You can't always predict how the ground will be, as you may play at home one day and away the next, or on a muddy field one day and a dry one the next Many accidents, sprains and other injuries can be prevented by wearing high quality athletic shoes Players who are serious about baseball should get cleats or baseball shoes that are well made and fit well

Baseball safety, then, is not complicated, but if everyone remembers the basic principles, accidents can be greatly reduced While baseball is not usually perceived as a dangerous sport, and it's not if proper guidelines are followed, there are always potential dangers with balls traveling at high speeds and bats being swung Players have to be responsible for their own safety to a large extent, but coaches should also pay attention and point out any reckless or irresponsible behavior




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