Injuries???

[Coach11]

DDs HS team began using "dynamic stretching drills" for the first time this season, as opposed to the static stretching they had always done in the past.

Early on, my daughter complained of stiffness throughout her body after practices. Mentioned that she didn't feel the pre-practice warm-ups were as effective. I haven't noticed, and she hasn't brought it up lately. I'll have to ask her tonight whether she has been feeling any different of late.

I doubt she could still be having these issues, as she had been asking me to stretch her out to relieve the stiffness.

[GIMNEPIWO]

Oh sweet irony ... today DD's came home and spoke of their HS practice ... The Coach was telling them that the reason that the team has so many injuries is that they do not stretch and warm up enough ... ( pretty fart smeller ) ... so , they go through their regular warm ups and stretches ... and he tells one of the DD's ( backstop ) to start throwing down ... she says she hasn't warmed up yet and he yells at her not to disrespect him and threatens to bring up someone off JV to take her spot if she can't handle it ....

[AM Softball]

We have had one player out about 4 weeks and another that has been out and probably will be for 6-8 weeks.

It amazes me that there are so many injuries at this age. I know the kids play a lot harder than we did though. That is probably a lot of stress on their growing bodies.

[Rowdy1]

In my opinion most injuries of a serious nature are a result of a player that doesn't know how to slide or only knows one slide. Teach your players how to avoid contact on their slides if they are trying to reach a base and once they have that down work on sliding to break up a play in a way that not only doesn't injure them, but also the defensive player. Its also a good idea to teach your outfield how to slide and dive while making a catch. A slide or a dive shouldn't look like a train wreck.

[pixsguy]

dd is a catcher and after 2 weeks of hs daily practices, shoulders been sore...took a month off hs and club practices...gonna get back into the dirt tomorrow...too much throwing and not knowing how to dial the "gun" down a couple levels...ice, rest and shes good to go...had to learn the hard way...still batted .425 as dh during month without the gear...

[DLyle]

I happen to be a Licensed Athletic Trainer in Texas, for what it is worth, injuries happen for a combination of factors. Stretching ( dynamic and static) lowers chance of injuries plus strength and technique. Chance can also be a factor. In men's sports all three are usually addressed, however, in female sports strength is neglected at times. A earlier poster mentioned musclar imbalances, which is a factor. A large contributer is a lesser skilled athletes competing against higher skilled athletes. This can put both teams and risk.

[GIMNEPIWO]

I happen to be a Licensed Athletic Trainer in Texas, for what it is worth, injuries happen for a combination of factors. Stretching ( dynamic and static) lowers chance of injuries plus strength and technique. Chance can also be a factor. In men's sports all three are usually addressed, however, in female sports strength is neglected at times. A earlier poster mentioned musclar imbalances, which is a factor. A large contributer is a lesser skilled athletes competing against higher skilled athletes. This can put both teams and risk.

I want it noted that someone actually agreed with something I said ...
... don't hold it against him/her ........