SOCCER: SAFETY MEASURES (Our Game is Fair Play)

 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.