How Do I Know if My Football Helmet Fits Correctly?
A football helmet needs to fit snug in order to protect the player.
Many football players wear their helmets too loose.
Many high school football players wear their helmets loose so that they can slip it on and off without unstrapping it. This can cause concussions and head injuries in football players.
No matter what type of helmet a player wears, that protection is compromised if the helmet does not fit snug enough.
The nation’s 1 million high school football players sustain approximately 67,000 concussions each year according to Purdue and Indiana University researchers.
They are putting their head in jeopardy. Helmets should be so snug that they don’t come off during play even if the helmet is unbuckled. There should be a red mark on the forehead after the helmet is removed. That red mark is when you know the helmet is fitting the way it should be.
The helmet shouldn’t rock from side to side or slide down the forehead toward the bridge of the nose. The force of the blow is magnified if the head is bouncing around inside the helmet.
Right now, high school rules declare that a play is over immediately if a ball carrier loses his helmet, but play continues if a potential tackler or blocker loses his helmet.
The Association that writes the rules for high school football competitions is expected to consider a rule change that would send a player off the field, regardless of their position, for at least one play if his helmet comes off during play.
Don’t be the cool player. Wear your helmet tightly. Check out the NFL players as they are on the sidelines with their helmets off. They’ve got a red mark. Isn’t your head worth it?
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