Saturday, July 2, 2011

Tips For Safety When Playing Baseball You Need To Be Aware Of

By Athena Hunter


Baseball players should be familiar with safety rules to reduce the chances of injuries and accidents. Although less obviously dangerous than many contact sports, there are, nonetheless, many ways that players can become injured. Safety rules in baseball are fairly straightforward and mostly involve adhering to sensible precautions and wearing the right clothing and protective gear. If you conform to the following practices when playing, you'll find that baseball can be enjoyed safely almost all the time.

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. Catchers, for instance, need especially large and well padded gloves so they can take whatever the pitcher hurls at them. If you're playing first base, you have to be able to catch balls that aren't perfectly aimed, so you need a long glove that gives you extra reach. You're both safer and able to play better when you have the right type of glove for your hand and your position.

Aside from the baseball itself, the most dangerous object in the game is the bat. Players should never swing bats casually, as that's how accidents happen. A player who's not at the plate or on deck should not be swinging a bat during a game, as this is the kind of thing that causes accidents. The coach should remind players to keep a good distance from anyone holding a bat. As a rule, no one should swing a bat without looking around first. If everyone is made aware how dangerous bats can be, safety can be maintained and accidents avoided.

The sun can be a very unsafe element when it comes to baseball. This is because it can be too hot for play, cause sunburns and blind players who are running and trying to catch the balls. Players should always wear sunscreen to get away from sunburn. Caps and visors are of the utmost importance. These can help players when dealing with the sunlight in their eyes. The sunlight is one element that ball players should be knowledgeable about. It will not be in the same position during the whole game. When sun blindness is a danger, players should be reminded to be extra careful when running the bases or chasing after fly balls. This is one of the unpredictable things that baseball players have to learn how to handle.

Other than helmets there are many other safety measures batters can take to protect themselves. Batting gloves help lessen the impact when the ball is hit. This not only helps the hitter get a better grip on the bat, but it protects the hand and wrist. Protect your wrists from pitches with the use of a wrist guard. Mouth guards are also a good idea, especially if the helmet doesn't have a face mask. Protecting your mouth and teeth from speeding balls is important. Because of the dangers posed in the batting position it's important to protect yourself as best you can with as much gear as you can. Baseball will always have a lasting appeal. By following the type of safety guidelines we've covered in this article, players can enjoy the game with less chance of accidents or injuries. You cannot always tell when something will terribly go wrong. If players are properly attired and following sensible precautions, the game can be made much safer.




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