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Post by Admin on Dec 16, 2012 18:27:37 GMT -5
Is it better to slide feet-first or head-first?
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Post by Admin on Dec 16, 2012 18:27:43 GMT -5
I prefer head-first because I feel like you speed up to slide headfirst and have to take a slight studder-step to reposition your body to slide feet-first and this slows you down. Plus, if you slide head-first you have the option to slide to the right of the bag a few feet and stick your arm out at a right angle to give you body as little exposure as possible to an incoming tag.
Sliding head-first does, however, have a slightly higher risk of injury. Leading with your head, face, arms, and shoulders (all of which are more susceptible to injury) is more dangerous than leading with your legs. Some leagues do not allow head-first sliding for that reason.
For more performance and better results I prefer head-first. For safety I prefer feet-first.
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