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PICKLEBALL IS FRIENDLIER ON THE BODY THAN MOST OTHER SPORTS. HOWEVER, LIKE ANY OTHER SPORT, THERE IS A RISK OF INJURY THAT COMES ALONG WITH PLAYING THE GAME. TO HELP REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY ON THE PICKLEBALL COURT AND PLAY PICKLEBALL SAFELY, CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING PICKLEBALL SAFETY TIPS:

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BE AWARE OF YOUR PLAYING AREA & ITS OBSTACLES

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AVOID BACKPEDALING ON THE PICKLEBALL COURT

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STRETCH & WARM UP YOUR BODY BEFORE YOU PLAY

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WEAR PROPER COURT SHOES & EYE PROTECTION & USE APPROPRIATE EQUIPMENT

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KNOW YOUR BODY & GIVE IT ENOUGH REST

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COMMUNICATE WITH YOUR PARTNER TO AVOID CONFUSION

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IMPROVE YOUR BALANCE & LEARN TO FALL WITHOUT INJURY

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WEAR SUNSCREEN & A HAT WHEN PLAYING OUTDOORS

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AVOID WET PICKLEBALL COURTS

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HYDRATE!

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WORK WITH A PROFESSIONAL TO IMPROVE YOUR FUNDAMENTALS

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HAVE A PLAN IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY ON THE COURT