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chollyred
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 Posted - 09/16/2014 : 10:59:37
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My 12 y/o just had to move up to 13s, so is playing Dixie Boys this fall for some experience against bigger boys, a bigger field, steel spikes, etc. Last week he was playing first when another kid spiked him on a play at first. He now has a 4" gash in his left calf. It's 3"-4" above the ankle. It was the 3rd out, so everyone hustled off the field. The kid that spiked him (coach's son) never even acknowledged it.
I know we've taught him to use the side of the bad instead of putting his foot squarely on it, but couldn't see the play to see how it happened. I'd like to think it was an accident, but with it being so high on the calf, it feels odd to me.
Anyway, is anyone aware of a guard or brace or something that can help prevent this from happening? I was thinking about one of those neoprene ankle supports that comes up a little way on the calf to keep a spike from digging into the meat? |
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DecaturDad
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Posted - 09/16/2014 : 11:50:42
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I don't know of anything he could wear. I would be more worried about someone stepping on his ankle and twisting it. As far as the kid acknowledging it, are you sure the kid even knew it happened? If it was a bang bang play, he may not have evened realized he hurt your son.
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AA17Dad
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Posted - 09/18/2014 : 09:02:41
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| If you can play football with plastic spikes I see no reason why you cant play baseball with them. Seems crazy to me. I know everyone loves the feel and sound of metal on concrete.....I still miss my steel golf spikes, but for the most part my golf game has not suffered. |
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Kmk72
112 Posts |
Posted - 09/18/2014 : 09:34:29
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| go to baseballexpress.com and see if they have any ankle guards.... |
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Kid spiked. 4" gash in leg...
