Volleyball

SAFETY HAZARDS ASSOCIATED WITH VOLLEYBALL ARE:

• Equipment malfunction
• Contact with floor
• Contact with object (i.e. benches, ball, standards)
• Contact with another player

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR VOLLEYBALL INCLUDE:

• Players are to report to practice in strong physical condition after following a specific pre-season strength and conditioning program
• All cables are checked for fraying prior to the start of each practice and match
• Check crank mechanisms
• Floor should be swept and be free of dirt and debris
• Towels are available to wipe sweat/water from the floor
• Knee pads are worn by all players at all times
• Volleyball standards and official's stands are padded
• Team benches must be a safe distance away from the playing area
• Court is to be cleared of stray balls
• No jewelry worn during competition
• No drinking of water within 6 feet of playing court
• Proper warm-up and stretching prior to and after all play
• If a player is injured in practice or a game, call for the athletic trainer. Do not attempt to move an injured player.