Safety measures while playing football

Playing sports is the best way to get fun . But getting injured can affect your fun and it can even stop you from playing further. So you have to know the safety measures while playing sports like football.

Before your child starts a training program or plays competitive football, take him or her to the doctor for a physical exam. The doctor can help assess any special injury risks your child may have.
Make sure your child wears all the required safety gear every time he or she plays and practices. All tackle football players must wear: a helmet; pads for the shoulders, hips, tailbone, and knees; thigh guards; and a mouth guard with a keeper strap. Talk to your child's coach to find out what kind of cleats are recommended or required in your child's league. If your child wears glasses, talk to your eye doctor about special eyewear for sports.
Insist that your child warm up and stretch before playing.
Teach your child not to play through pain. If your child gets injured, see your doctor. Follow all the doctor's orders for recovery, and get the doctor's OK before your child returns to play. This is especially important for brain injuries--getting a second brain injury before the first one has healed can be fatal.

And the last and the important thing that Make sure first aid is available at all games and practices