► WEAR THE RIGHT GEAR. Players should wear appropriate and properly fit protective equipment such as pads (neck, shoulder, elbow, chest, knee, shin), helmets, mouthpieces, face guards, and eye wear.
► STRENGTHEN MUSCLES. Conditioning exercises during practice strengthen muscles used in play.
► INCREASE FLEXIBILITY. Stretching exercises after games or practice can increase flexibility. Stretching should also be incorporated into a daily fitness plan.
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| Wesley Wolverine freshman #12 C/INF Mykayla Bird-Clahar (Egg Harbor City, NJ) |
► USE THE PROPER TECHNIQUE. This should be reinforced during the playing season.
► TAKE BREAKS. Rest periods during practice and games can reduce injuries and prevent heat illness.
► DO NOT PLAY THROUGH PAIN.
► AVOID HEAT ILLNESS BY DRINKING PLENTY OF FLUIDS before, during and after exercise or play; wear light clothing.
► TAKE BREAKS. Rest periods during practice and games can reduce injuries and prevent heat illness.
► DO NOT PLAY THROUGH PAIN.
► AVOID HEAT ILLNESS BY DRINKING PLENTY OF FLUIDS before, during and after exercise or play; wear light clothing.