Football English Blog: Injuries
Football English Blog: Injuries
Welcome to Lesson 2 in Activity Week - Health & Fitness.
In all of our Football English blogs, we look at a topical item of football news and ask you to do three things:
- Read the article and look at the words in red. Think about what these words mean.
- Do the quiz at the end of the article. This quiz checks your understanding of the football English in the article.
- Answer the questions and give your opinion in the comments section.
This is our latest Football English Blog and this week we're talking about injuries and if tackling should be banned
Can a football injury end a player's career?
The sad answer to this question is yes. In February 2018, the ex-Hull City and Tottenham midfielder, Ryan Mason, announced his retirement from football at the age of just 26. Mason hasn't played football since suffering a fractured skull while playing for Hull against Chelsea in January 2017. The incident occurred during an accidental clash of heads between Mason and Chelsea's Gary Cahill while they were challenging for a corner. It's a sad reminder that tackles can end a player's footballing career. These types of injuries are, thankfully, rare and medical improvements on and off the pitch have drastically improved a player's chances of recovering from a serious injury. Only a few years ago, it would take a player a season to recover from a broken leg, nowadays a player might be back on the pitch a few months later. The most dreaded of football injuries is a serious injury to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). This injury used to end player's careers but now a player can be back on the pitch in just six months.
What are the most common football injuries?
Fortunately, we don't see many broken legs or ACL injuries on the pitch and when they do occur they no longer end a player's career. However, that doesn't mean injuries on the pitch are in decline. The most common injury in football is an injury to the hamstring and it has been said that these types of injury are increasing. The hamstring is not one muscle but a group of muscles that are behind your thigh (between your knee and your hip). A hamstring injury usually happens when a player sprints and the muscle stretches too far. This is called a pulled hamstring. When it happens on the pitch you might hear someone say 'his hamstring's gone' or 'he's done his hamstring' because it's usually obvious from the way the player stops what has happened. Most football injuries, unsurprisingly, involve the legs and feet, some of them include: sprained ankles (injuring the joint between your leg and foot), knee ligament injuries (ligaments are the soft tissue that connects bones to other bones), thigh strains (a strain is an injury cause by using a muscle too much or moving it in an unusual way), metatarsal fractures (breaking a bone in your foot), groin strains (your groin is where your legs join together) or calf muscle tears (your calf is the muscle at the back of your leg; between your ankle and your knee).
Should tackling be banned?
The risk of injury in football is fairly high. You have to run fast, change direction quickly and avoid contact with other players. Many injuries, especially muscle injuries, happen with no contact from another player. However, many injuries, especially connected to injuries below the knee, occur because of a badly-timed tackle. Two-footed tackles have been banned and result in a red card, tackles from behind have also been outlawed and are usually given a yellow card. A defender also has to be very careful with a slide tackle as they are often seen as too aggressive by referees as the defender is not in control of the tackle. On average, there are probably fewer tackles in a game of football than ten years ago. Is this a good thing?
Quiz
Please login to take this quiz.
Comment
What do you think?
Are there too many dangerous tackles in the Premier League? Should tackling or some forms of tackling be banned?
What can players do to prevent injuries? How important is it to warm up and cool down when doing sport?
Write your answers in the comments section below.
Leave a comment
Log in to leave a comment
Komentar
23/08/2018
points
Many of these injuries are dangerous.
To prevent injuries the players can warm up and cool down when they doing sports.
23/08/2018 02:53
Manchester City
881
Many of these injuries are dangerous.
To prevent injuries the players can warm up and cool down when they doing sports.
23/08/2018
points
A very interesting lesson with a lot of key vocabulary. I really enjoyed it. I believe that any type of approach that could endanger the health of the opponent should be prohibited. I think that nowadays players try to avoid attacking if possible and that is good for football and of course for players.
23/08/2018 02:46
Manchester City
759
A very interesting lesson with a lot of key vocabulary. I really enjoyed it. I believe that any type of approach that could endanger the health of the opponent should be prohibited. I think that nowadays players try to avoid attacking if possible and that is good for football and of course for players.
23/08/2018
points
I think so, but it will not be answered exactly; Of course, some should be prohibited to avoid damage to players.
Players can perform various activities which can help them avoid an injury, one of these is the warm-up that allows the muscles to begin to activate for the next exercise, and also the stretching that allows a greater disposition and flexibility of the body, All these processes are very important to achieve the desired objective. But you also have to have a good rest so that your body can cool down and present greater disposition in the following.
23/08/2018 02:42
Manchester United
864
I think so, but it will not be answered exactly; Of course, some should be prohibited to avoid damage to players.
Players can perform various activities which can help them avoid an injury, one of these is the warm-up that allows the muscles to begin to activate for the next exercise, and also the stretching that allows a greater disposition and flexibility of the body, All these processes are very important to achieve the desired objective. But you also have to have a good rest so that your body can cool down and present greater disposition in the following.
23/08/2018
points
At the moment when the players enter the field they know that they will give everything to win and they know very well that they can suffer some injuries or blows during the match and what the players can do to avoid any injury is to be careful at the time of going for the ball and know how to look well all around.
23/08/2018 02:20
Manchester United
439
At the moment when the players enter the field they know that they will give everything to win and they know very well that they can suffer some injuries or blows during the match and what the players can do to avoid any injury is to be careful at the time of going for the ball and know how to look well all around.
23/08/2018
points
1.If I think that dangerous faults should be sanctioned, since they can cause serious damage.
2. Of course, I think it can be avoided a bit, making talks with the groups inciting them to a fair game and in other ways, although in this sport it is somewhat difficult to avoid a brusque or soft contact
3. There are many tackles in the Premier League.
4. It is very good to warm up before a game, as the muscles are prepared to work and respond.
Very good questionnaire, How I like this!
23/08/2018 01:45
Manchester United
512
1.If I think that dangerous faults should be sanctioned, since they can cause serious damage.
2. Of course, I think it can be avoided a bit, making talks with the groups inciting them to a fair game and in other ways, although in this sport it is somewhat difficult to avoid a brusque or soft contact
3. There are many tackles in the Premier League.
4. It is very good to warm up before a game, as the muscles are prepared to work and respond.
Very good questionnaire, How I like this!
22/08/2018
points
Too many, is one of the leagues with the most tackles in the world.
It would be very difficult to prohibit them.
They are very difficult of the most essential in the warming.
It is very important to be able to avoid muscle injuries.
22/08/2018 23:34
Manchester City
664
Too many, is one of the leagues with the most tackles in the world.
It would be very difficult to prohibit them.
They are very difficult of the most essential in the warming.
It is very important to be able to avoid muscle injuries.
22/08/2018
points
+Many of these injuries are dangerous.
+To prevent injuries the players can warm up and cool down when they doing sports, it's important to avoid getting hurt.
22/08/2018 03:46
Wolverhampton Wanderers
693
+Many of these injuries are dangerous.
+To prevent injuries the players can warm up and cool down when they doing sports, it's important to avoid getting hurt.
22/08/2018
points
What players can do is use a good bandage to prevent an injury or something paired
It is important to warm up to stretch the muscles and that when playing, they do not pick up and give us a fracture or something paired
22/08/2018 03:43
Liverpool
658
What players can do is use a good bandage to prevent an injury or something paired
It is important to warm up to stretch the muscles and that when playing, they do not pick up and give us a fracture or something paired
22/08/2018
points
1. I could not answer this question exactly, but I think so.
2. I do not think they should be banned, but I do establish rules among them.
3. I am an athlete, and to avoid injuries we try to warm up and stretch properly.
4. Warming helps us prevent injuries and refresh the body is very important because it returns to its normal state.
22/08/2018 03:42
Manchester United
796
1. I could not answer this question exactly, but I think so.
2. I do not think they should be banned, but I do establish rules among them.
3. I am an athlete, and to avoid injuries we try to warm up and stretch properly.
4. Warming helps us prevent injuries and refresh the body is very important because it returns to its normal state.
22/08/2018
points
-Yes, in the world of soccer there are many risks of injuries
- It is very important that the players hydrate very well and warm up before each game, this with a healthy life favors them a lot
22/08/2018 03:38
Manchester United
91
-Yes, in the world of soccer there are many risks of injuries
- It is very important that the players hydrate very well and warm up before each game, this with a healthy life favors them a lot
22/08/2018
points
Players must be more careful because there are several injuries and many are unrecoverable.
22/08/2018 03:36
Arsenal
1152
Players must be more careful because there are several injuries and many are unrecoverable.
22/08/2018
points
It's a good lesson, I enjoy to learn more about football.
22/08/2018 03:06
Liverpool
829
It's a good lesson, I enjoy to learn more about football.
22/08/2018
points
When one plays a soccer game one is willing to fight his shirt to win and one is prone to soccer lessons.
22/08/2018 02:59
Manchester City
-569
When one plays a soccer game one is willing to fight his shirt to win and one is prone to soccer lessons.
22/08/2018
points
Is sure
a fracture should be taken seriously enough, not only in football, but also in many sports, whether wrestling or mixed martial arts, this is quite dangerous
22/08/2018 02:27
Liverpool
654
Is sure
a fracture should be taken seriously enough, not only in football, but also in many sports, whether wrestling or mixed martial arts, this is quite dangerous
22/08/2018
points
Yes, there are too many dangerous tackles in the Premier League because in the soccer game these situations are inevitable.
I'm not sure about if tackling or some forms of tackling are banned.
I believe the best form to avoid this kind of injuries are just not playing with bad losers.
22/08/2018 01:46
Manchester United
687
Yes, there are too many dangerous tackles in the Premier League because in the soccer game these situations are inevitable.
I'm not sure about if tackling or some forms of tackling are banned.
I believe the best form to avoid this kind of injuries are just not playing with bad losers.
22/08/2018
points
There are some injuries and they should be banned for the welfare.
The players could play so abruptly but in some cases it is not their fault and it is very important so that they do not suffer cramps or problems on the playing field.
22/08/2018 01:36
Arsenal
644
There are some injuries and they should be banned for the welfare.
The players could play so abruptly but in some cases it is not their fault and it is very important so that they do not suffer cramps or problems on the playing field.
22/08/2018
points
In the premier league you can see many tackles, and it's almost impossible to ban them all.
Be careful when playing, and warm up, as heating is less likely to have incidents.
22/08/2018 01:26
Manchester United
481
In the premier league you can see many tackles, and it's almost impossible to ban them all.
Be careful when playing, and warm up, as heating is less likely to have incidents.
22/08/2018
points
1)Yes, I think some can be quite aggressive and "harmful" to the other person.
Do not prohibit, if not know how to use them correctly.
2)To avoid injuries they must avoid physical contact with other players, and be agile when it comes to owning the ball.
It is too important, as heating and stretching the muscles helps to obtain better performance on the court and to avoid some minor injuries, such as a cramp.
22/08/2018 00:54
Chelsea
761
1)Yes, I think some can be quite aggressive and "harmful" to the other person.
Do not prohibit, if not know how to use them correctly.
2)To avoid injuries they must avoid physical contact with other players, and be agile when it comes to owning the ball.
It is too important, as heating and stretching the muscles helps to obtain better performance on the court and to avoid some minor injuries, such as a cramp.
22/08/2018
points
To avoid injuries, players have to stretch their entire body very well, and yes, it is very important to warm up before playing, as they also avoid twisting or sprains
22/08/2018 00:33
Liverpool
43
To avoid injuries, players have to stretch their entire body very well, and yes, it is very important to warm up before playing, as they also avoid twisting or sprains
22/08/2018
points
That every player should be more careful when playing.
22/08/2018 00:32
Liverpool
-903
That every player should be more careful when playing.
22/08/2018
points
Yes, since it is the most played sport in these times. not because some are done without intension. To avoid injuries the best thing they can do is to warm up before and after each game. It is very important since warming helps the body to stay unharmed.
22/08/2018 00:06
Arsenal
732
Yes, since it is the most played sport in these times. not because some are done without intension. To avoid injuries the best thing they can do is to warm up before and after each game. It is very important since warming helps the body to stay unharmed.
21/08/2018
points
-Yes, since nowadays it is one of the most practiced sports where players get injured, most of them are not serious injuries, even if they are not serious problems, the most common injury in football is the sprained ankle as well as the Simplest as conmonstrations in the brain these are caused by a strong blow to the head or a strong shake of the head and body.
-To avoid injuries, players must stretch and warm up and stretch their muscles.
21/08/2018 20:49
Manchester United
622
-Yes, since nowadays it is one of the most practiced sports where players get injured, most of them are not serious injuries, even if they are not serious problems, the most common injury in football is the sprained ankle as well as the Simplest as conmonstrations in the brain these are caused by a strong blow to the head or a strong shake of the head and body.
-To avoid injuries, players must stretch and warm up and stretch their muscles.
17/08/2018
points
1. Yes.
2.They should be more cautious about his health
17/08/2018 03:47
Manchester City
48
1. Yes.
2.They should be more cautious about his health
17/08/2018
points
Yes, there is a big danger inside a match or a training for the footballers body, they have to be really careful and be lucky
17/08/2018 02:54
Chelsea
742
Yes, there is a big danger inside a match or a training for the footballers body, they have to be really careful and be lucky
16/08/2018
points
No, if they should be prohibited, to avoid injuries they must warm up before playing, it is very important because thanks to this injuries are avoided.
16/08/2018 01:38
Manchester United
707
No, if they should be prohibited, to avoid injuries they must warm up before playing, it is very important because thanks to this injuries are avoided.
15/08/2018
points
Too many is one of the leagues with the most tackles in the world
It would be very difficult to prohibit them
They are very difficult of the most essential in the warming
It is very important to be able to avoid muscle injuries
15/08/2018 03:42
Manchester United
995
Too many is one of the leagues with the most tackles in the world
It would be very difficult to prohibit them
They are very difficult of the most essential in the warming
It is very important to be able to avoid muscle injuries
15/08/2018
points
I think that players should be more careful
and pay attention to the behavior of his rival, so that they do not get hurt
15/08/2018 03:19
Manchester United
-890
I think that players should be more careful
and pay attention to the behavior of his rival, so that they do not get hurt
15/08/2018
points
1.yes
2. yes, all possible ways
3.be more careful, but this would be almost impossible
4.It is very important, doing this avoid getting hurt
15/08/2018 02:10
Crystal Palace
247
1.yes
2. yes, all possible ways
3.be more careful, but this would be almost impossible
4.It is very important, doing this avoid getting hurt
14/08/2018
points
-Yes, there are many dangerous tackles in the Premier League and other sports.
- I think that the players can prevent injuries players have to warm up to decrease the possibility of muscles injuries
-And warm-up is very important for an deportist because it prevents the deportist 's physical health from being affected during training.
14/08/2018 22:57
Manchester United
672
-Yes, there are many dangerous tackles in the Premier League and other sports.
- I think that the players can prevent injuries players have to warm up to decrease the possibility of muscles injuries
-And warm-up is very important for an deportist because it prevents the deportist 's physical health from being affected during training.
12/08/2018
points
Are there too many dangerous tackles in the Premier League?
Yes, but today almost no, because the referee sees them as very aggressive
What can players do to avoid injuries?
warm up, stretch before a game
How important is it to warm up and cool off when playing sports?
It is very important to warm up because this is how to prepare the muscles before a rough exercise
hydration is very important because every part of our body needs water to function well
12/08/2018 00:12
Newcastle United
208
Are there too many dangerous tackles in the Premier League?
Yes, but today almost no, because the referee sees them as very aggressive
What can players do to avoid injuries?
warm up, stretch before a game
How important is it to warm up and cool off when playing sports?
It is very important to warm up because this is how to prepare the muscles before a rough exercise
hydration is very important because every part of our body needs water to function well
11/08/2018
points
A very interesting lesson with a lot of key vocabulary. I really enjoyed it. I believe that any type of approach that could endanger the health of the opponent should be prohibited. I think that nowadays players try to avoid attacking if possible and that is good for football and of course for players.
11/08/2018 17:39
Manchester United
759
A very interesting lesson with a lot of key vocabulary. I really enjoyed it. I believe that any type of approach that could endanger the health of the opponent should be prohibited. I think that nowadays players try to avoid attacking if possible and that is good for football and of course for players.
11/08/2018
points
Yes, they would present a long road of uncertainty, where the team could become unbalanced, bringing with it the loss. Some forms of boarding should be prohibited.
Play clean and take care of a bad play. They allow the player to have a better physical performance in the match and balance the team.
11/08/2018 05:06
Arsenal
921
Yes, they would present a long road of uncertainty, where the team could become unbalanced, bringing with it the loss. Some forms of boarding should be prohibited.
Play clean and take care of a bad play. They allow the player to have a better physical performance in the match and balance the team.
10/08/2018
points
Yes, some of these tackles are dangerous.
I think that some forms of boarding should be prohibited.
The players to avoid injury should use their protections and not force or risk.
It is very important to warm up and hydrate before and after the game.
10/08/2018 21:54
Liverpool
779
Yes, some of these tackles are dangerous.
I think that some forms of boarding should be prohibited.
The players to avoid injury should use their protections and not force or risk.
It is very important to warm up and hydrate before and after the game.
10/08/2018
points
The boarding was banned from two feet, so the referees must reserve the players for that bad play. It is very important to warm up before playing and refresh right after the competition or the next day.
Players must play with all the protection tools.
10/08/2018 04:01
Chelsea
796
The boarding was banned from two feet, so the referees must reserve the players for that bad play. It is very important to warm up before playing and refresh right after the competition or the next day.
Players must play with all the protection tools.
10/08/2018
points
A very interesting lesson with a lot of key vocabulary. I really enjoyed it. I believe that any type of approach that could endanger the health of the opponent should be prohibited. I think that nowadays players try to avoid attacking if possible and that is good for football and of course for players.
10/08/2018 00:39
Chelsea
151
A very interesting lesson with a lot of key vocabulary. I really enjoyed it. I believe that any type of approach that could endanger the health of the opponent should be prohibited. I think that nowadays players try to avoid attacking if possible and that is good for football and of course for players.
09/08/2018
points
I think it's a serious issue for the health of the players
09/08/2018 21:53
Manchester City
18
I think it's a serious issue for the health of the players
09/08/2018
points
1. I do not know the truth.
2. Yes, suddenly.
3. Try not to strain or risk when playing or trying to take the ball away from the opposing team.
4. A lot, since by not doing that, you have more chance of having an injury or something else serious.
09/08/2018 04:23
Manchester United
732
1. I do not know the truth.
2. Yes, suddenly.
3. Try not to strain or risk when playing or trying to take the ball away from the opposing team.
4. A lot, since by not doing that, you have more chance of having an injury or something else serious.
09/08/2018
points
In many sports there are many tackles including the Premier League, I believe that some forms of boarding should be prohibited as they can be dangerous.
To avoid injuries, players must make good use of their equipment, such as shoes, shin guards, among others; as well as a good diet and a good physical form.
09/08/2018 02:20
Manchester United
568
In many sports there are many tackles including the Premier League, I believe that some forms of boarding should be prohibited as they can be dangerous.
To avoid injuries, players must make good use of their equipment, such as shoes, shin guards, among others; as well as a good diet and a good physical form.
07/08/2018
points
In many sports there are many tackles including the Premier League, I think that some forms of boarding should be banned as they can be dangerous.
To avoid injuries players should have good use of their equipment such as shoes, shin guards, among others; as well as a good diet and a good physical form.
07/08/2018 19:52
Crystal Palace
875
In many sports there are many tackles including the Premier League, I think that some forms of boarding should be banned as they can be dangerous.
To avoid injuries players should have good use of their equipment such as shoes, shin guards, among others; as well as a good diet and a good physical form.
06/08/2018
points
1. It is very important to make warm up but always to increase the pressure since a good warm-up can prevent an injury.
2. It is very important to warm up as this activates the body but when finished it is good to cool down as this causes your body to return to a normal state because otherwise you can produce an injury
06/08/2018 23:44
Manchester United
924
1. It is very important to make warm up but always to increase the pressure since a good warm-up can prevent an injury.
2. It is very important to warm up as this activates the body but when finished it is good to cool down as this causes your body to return to a normal state because otherwise you can produce an injury
06/08/2018
points
I think it will be better to take preventions and some rules to avoid injuries but the tackle will still be ther but some preventions will be used.
first just try not to be so agressive and second, yes I think it is the best thing they could do for avoiding injuries
06/08/2018 06:25
Manchester United
896
I think it will be better to take preventions and some rules to avoid injuries but the tackle will still be ther but some preventions will be used.
first just try not to be so agressive and second, yes I think it is the best thing they could do for avoiding injuries
02/08/2018
points
Yes, there are many dangerous tackles in the Premier League and other soccer teams.
Obviously, the tackling or some forms of tackling should be banned with educational courses to play the soccer, is more like to awaken the players.
The words in red were new for me but when I read the articles I realize that some of them I already read in books and watched in medical TV series.
02/08/2018 00:33
Manchester United
828
Yes, there are many dangerous tackles in the Premier League and other soccer teams.
Obviously, the tackling or some forms of tackling should be banned with educational courses to play the soccer, is more like to awaken the players.
The words in red were new for me but when I read the articles I realize that some of them I already read in books and watched in medical TV series.
02/08/2018
points
I think it will be better to take preventions and some rules to avoid injuries but the tackle will still be ther but some preventions will be used.
first just try not to be so agressive and second, yes I think it is the best thing they could do for avoiding injuries
02/08/2018 00:21
Crystal Palace
692
I think it will be better to take preventions and some rules to avoid injuries but the tackle will still be ther but some preventions will be used.
first just try not to be so agressive and second, yes I think it is the best thing they could do for avoiding injuries
04/07/2018
points
a very interesting section
04/07/2018 02:06
Manchester City
702
a very interesting section
02/05/2018
points
Very instructive the blog,
02/05/2018 15:05
Manchester City
76
Very instructive the blog,
07/04/2018
points
It's impossible to completely get rid of tackles because it's simply a contact game. Only, I would add a new rule in football. If a player intentionally tackle another player in a brutal way and he's concious that he can cause him a serious injury then such a player should be banned as long as recovery of suffered player lasts. There have been a couple of incidents when commission gathered and a player was suspended only for 4-5 games, but in my opinion, such a punishement isn't enough.
One thing occured to me what can players do to prevent injuries. The coaches usually repeat not to keep ball to foot but pass quickly, one or two touches. Of course warming up and cooling down is very important to prevent muscle injuries.
07/04/2018 13:20
Manchester United
292
It's impossible to completely get rid of tackles because it's simply a contact game. Only, I would add a new rule in football. If a player intentionally tackle another player in a brutal way and he's concious that he can cause him a serious injury then such a player should be banned as long as recovery of suffered player lasts. There have been a couple of incidents when commission gathered and a player was suspended only for 4-5 games, but in my opinion, such a punishement isn't enough.
One thing occured to me what can players do to prevent injuries. The coaches usually repeat not to keep ball to foot but pass quickly, one or two touches. Of course warming up and cooling down is very important to prevent muscle injuries.
23/03/2018
points
I think that the premier league practice the fair play, is not good ban the tackles in soccer
The players should warm up well before the game
23/03/2018 06:05
Chelsea
53
I think that the premier league practice the fair play, is not good ban the tackles in soccer
The players should warm up well before the game
18/03/2018
points
a lot of vocabulary
18/03/2018 10:34
Chelsea
110
a lot of vocabulary
14/03/2018
points
A very intresting lesson with lots of key vocabulary. I really enjoyed. I think any kind of tackling that can put the opponent's health under threat should be banned. I believe nowadays players try to avoid tackling if possible and that is good for the football and of course for the players.
14/03/2018 10:44
Manchester City
207
A very intresting lesson with lots of key vocabulary. I really enjoyed. I think any kind of tackling that can put the opponent's health under threat should be banned. I believe nowadays players try to avoid tackling if possible and that is good for the football and of course for the players.
04/03/2018
points
hi
In my opinion Premier League is aggressive League, and there are too many dangerous tackles.
To prevent injuries players have to warm up to decrease the possibility of muscles injuries
04/03/2018 01:18
Manchester City
155
hi
In my opinion Premier League is aggressive League, and there are too many dangerous tackles.
To prevent injuries players have to warm up to decrease the possibility of muscles injuries