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SPATS
Aug 13, 2013 10:31:30 GMT -6
Post by dacoachmo on Aug 13, 2013 10:31:30 GMT -6
Is there any alternative from spatting. Seems like it takes forever and uses a ton of tape...
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Post by coachbdud on Aug 13, 2013 10:42:14 GMT -6
I made it a rule this year in our team rule packet
No spats are allowed
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SPATS
Aug 13, 2013 13:21:17 GMT -6
Post by newhope on Aug 13, 2013 13:21:17 GMT -6
They make a spat. Gotta be cheaper long term than taping as well. I'm assuming if you're using your tape for spats, you play on turf?
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Post by fantom on Aug 13, 2013 13:24:01 GMT -6
Is there any alternative from spatting. Seems like it takes forever and uses a ton of tape... Wouldn't an alternative be not spatting?
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Post by coachbdud on Aug 13, 2013 13:45:24 GMT -6
a spat is borderline useless
it was invented as quick remedy for a slight ankle sprain where you need to get the kid back on the field ASAP it is the equivalent of a spare tire
it has become something purely for looks here, we waste a ton of tape, kids put themselves late for warm ups and pre game because they wait too long to get taped or tapers get backed up... that's why I made it illegal for our kids now
if they have a legitimate ankle concern or history, they can get a standard ankle top job
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SPATS
Aug 13, 2013 21:32:15 GMT -6
Post by orion320 on Aug 13, 2013 21:32:15 GMT -6
We only spat during the game for a quick fix as coach bdub said and it only happens a few time a year.
It is to my understanding that Spatting actually can cause more harm than good. It doesn't allow the ankle to flex and move so if a kid gets hit awkwardly it causes more severe breaks.
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SPATS
Aug 13, 2013 21:42:21 GMT -6
Post by fantom on Aug 13, 2013 21:42:21 GMT -6
a spat is borderline useless it was invented as quick remedy for a slight ankle sprain where you need to get the kid back on the field ASAP it is the equivalent of a spare tire it has become something purely for looks here, we waste a ton of tape, kids put themselves late for warm ups and pre game because they wait too long to get taped or tapers get backed up... that's why I made it illegal for our kids now if they have a legitimate ankle concern or history, they can get a standard ankle top job That's why I'm against letting them spat. I doesn't help anything and kids mostly want to do it for cosmetic reasons. Not on our trainer's time and not with our tape.
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SPATS
Aug 13, 2013 22:41:15 GMT -6
Post by rbcrusaders on Aug 13, 2013 22:41:15 GMT -6
It does nothing, anyway. kids do it for looks. Tell the kids to get ankle braces. You tie them like shoes over your socks, they go under your cleats and you are good to go. Works just as well. You can buy them at any sporting goods store.
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SPATS
Aug 14, 2013 7:20:31 GMT -6
Post by lionhart on Aug 14, 2013 7:20:31 GMT -6
Our kids use the elastic slip-on spats over their cleats. obviously these spats provide zero ankle support, and im sure most of them wear them to look cool. however, our trainer did say that they are functional for two reasons... they do secure the shoelaces to prevent them from coming untied during the game. And we play on field turf, with 1.9 gazillion of those tiny litle rubber pellets per square inch. at the end of a practice or game, i literally pour them out of each of my shoes. the elastic spats the kids wear actually do prevent those little pellets from getting into the shoe. they cost about $20 and come in many colors. im neutral on the issue.... if the kids want to wear them, fine.
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SPATS
Aug 14, 2013 7:21:31 GMT -6
Post by lionhart on Aug 14, 2013 7:21:31 GMT -6
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Post by coachbdud on Aug 14, 2013 7:56:27 GMT -6
Our kids use the elastic slip-on spats over their cleats. obviously these spats provide zero ankle support, and im sure most of them wear them to look cool. however, our trainer did say that they are functional for two reasons... they do secure the shoelaces to prevent them from coming untied during the game. And we play on field turf, with 1.9 gazillion of those tiny litle rubber pellets per square inch. at the end of a practice or game, i literally pour them out of each of my shoes. the elastic spats the kids wear actually do prevent those little pellets from getting into the shoe. they cost about $20 and come in many colors. im neutral on the issue.... if the kids want to wear them, fine. I told them these are fine I'm all for look good feel good play good Trust me I'm the flashiest coach you'll ever see on the sideline But the tape spats were wasting so much time it was effecting our games
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SPATS
Aug 14, 2013 10:46:34 GMT -6
Post by dacoachmo on Aug 14, 2013 10:46:34 GMT -6
Is there any documentation out there that I can take to my HC??
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SPATS
Aug 14, 2013 15:25:30 GMT -6
Post by coachbdud on Aug 14, 2013 15:25:30 GMT -6
Is there any documentation out there that I can take to my HC?? documentation like a study showing how Spats don't do much to prevent ankle sprains? it is common sense, if it goes over the top of your sock and cleat how could it be tight enough to stop your ankle from rolling
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SPATS
Aug 14, 2013 16:41:40 GMT -6
Post by dacoachmo on Aug 14, 2013 16:41:40 GMT -6
If it is common sense why do people still do it?
I guess I should have asked if any certified trainers or orthopedics have shared their opinion...
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SPATS
Aug 14, 2013 17:12:33 GMT -6
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Post by gators1422 on Aug 14, 2013 17:12:33 GMT -6
Typically we only do it during games if a kid rolls a ankle in a game or for kids who have a chronic bad ankle. We had like 2 kids do one ankle each, but they were taped underneath also it was just extra support. We dissuade are kids from going to the trainer if we can, he'll find something wrong if he can.
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