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How do you prevent injuries while playing football?
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Stretch.: Stretch your muscles and warm up your joints with a light jog, or other calisthenics to "loosen you up". Also, when it comes to football, proper equipment and protective gear are obviously keys to preventing injury.
Answered 2/13/2015
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