How to Get Used to Wearing Basketball Nose Guards
May 26, 2011
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Basketball is seen as a safer
sport than boxing, football or wrestling. In reality, basketball is very
much a contact sport, and injuries can often occur from bodies
colliding or elbows flying. Basketball players who get hit in the face
with an elbow or knee can often end up with a broken nose or damaged
eye. Players want to return to the game as soon as possible, but to
guard the nose and face, they must often get used to wearing a
protective mask.
Step 1
Practice with the mask or nose
guard. Practicing while wearing the device enables you to see what
restrictions the mask might force on you, such as cutting down vision or
hampering breathing. In addition, practice will get you used to
shooting, dribbling and seeing the court with the protective gear on.
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Step 2
Remove the mask and wipe it
clean during breaks in play. Cleaning the mask will help prevent it from
getting too hot or heavy from perspiration and give your face time to
breath. Pulling the mask up or off while you shoot free throws will
enable you to safely shoot your regular shot.
Step 3
Adjust the straps on the mask
appropriately. Masks come with straps to loosen or tighten them. A mask
that is bothering you will be something you think about, which could
hamper your play.
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Tips and Warnings
- Measure your face and order a custom-made face mask or nose guard so that it will fit more comfortably and you will get used to it faster. According to Indiana Brace Store, measuring across the face from the inside of one ear to another and from the top of the forehead to the tip of the nose can help you find and size the proper mask.
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