by: Vince Spencer Historia
In contact
sports, the number of injuries is always on the higher side. Taking safety
measures while playing contact sports is a must. It will give you guarantee to
avoid suffering from grievous injuries and the same time, causing injuries to
other players.
One of the contact
sports where these safety measures have an important role to play is soccer. In
this sport, there are always high chances of injuries happening on the field. During
the play, there are sudden and quick changes of direction which lead to
contact with the other players. At times, some player can become reckless, too.
Therefore, safety measures have to be in place to protect yourself and the rest
of the players.
In playing
this sport, we need to wear the proper attire and basic protective gears:
Uniform. Soccer players take pride in
their uniform. It should be distinct – one that would immediately allow the
players to be recognized both by the opponents and spectators.
Soccer shoes. Playing soccer is never
complete without the shoes!
Shin and mouth guards. These are your armors!
Goalie gloves. The goalkeeper needs a
good pair of gloves in order to have a good grip of the ball.
Having these
protective gears will help you avoid minor and serious injuries on the
field.
We should also inspect the field we are playing. Check if it has sharp
objects or anything that may cause injury to a player. Also, refrain from
saying bad comments to other players and most importantly, never resort to
cheating. Sportsmanship is one way of making the game clean and fair.
