Mark Morrill

Fall Safely Remain in the Game! Mark Morrill

Fall Safely Transitions were developed on the fundamental principle that injuries from falls can be substantially minimized with education and training. Fall Safely developed a set of techniques and protocols that, when practiced and properly executed, can limit physical damage from falls and help you Remain in the Game. In the United States, about 30 million children and teens participate in some form of organized sports, and about 3 million injuries occur each year, which cause some loss of time and participation. Almost one-third of all injuries incurred in childhood are sports-related injuries. By far, the most common injuries are sprains and strains. In order to effectively implement the BPP, it is important to maintain certain body positions as they protect against injuries and increase your ability to effectively complete a Fall Safely transition. Refrain from interrupting the momentum from falling by having two joints aligned in the direction of the force from a fall whether they are connecting or two symmetrical joints that can smash together.1) Stiff Arms and/or Knees Locked2) Elbow to shoulder3) Have shoulders aligned4) Knee(s) to hip aligned5) Hips aligned6) Knee to knee7) Ankle to ankleThe concept behind Fall Safely is to protect the body from injury by understanding, applying The Body Protection Priorities & Executing a Fall Safely Transition to Remain In The Game!