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Your behaviour during training and competition adds a great deal to your own and other peoples' safety.

Common sense is usually enough to tell you when your behaviour is likely to be harmful.

But there are some basic things you can do to make sure you play safe.

Always play within the rules.

Rules are there to make sure that sport is fair and safe for everyone.

Breaking the rules increases the risk of injury.

Use equipment properly and sensibly.

Some sports equipment (such as hockey sticks) can become dangerous if they are not used within the rules and their purposes.

Swinging a hockey stick above your shoulder is an example of the inappropriate use of equipment.

Former Plymouth Argyle coach Kevin Hodges whistles to his players
When the coach whistles, stop what you're doing

Check your equipment is in good working order.

While you are competing and training, sometimes equipment gets worn or damaged.

Always check your equipment before you use it.

If you think it may be damaged or worn, tell your teacher or coach.

Stop playing or training immediately on hearing the referee's or coach's signal.

A player may be hurt and needs urgent treatment.

If you play on, others may have stopped playing and they could be hurt.

Remove any potentially dangerous objects from the playing area.

Objects like drink cans, bottles and studs can be left lying around your playing area from a previous match.

Make sure they are put in the right place - the bin!


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