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∙ 9y agoPulling the hand backwards reduces the difference in speed between the ball and the hand catching/stopping the ball. This reduces the impact force of the ball on the hand, reducing the possibility of injury.
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∙ 9y agoYes, absolutely. Even death if the person falls backwards and hits the head on something.
describe how a reflex can prevent injury
DEATH!
Moving the hand backwards while catching a fast-moving ball allows the player to decelerate the ball gradually, reducing the impact force and improving control. This technique also helps absorb the ball's momentum and minimizes the risk of injury.
A guard is a device designed to prevent injury from rotating machinery.
It depends on what kind of injury. Bell Boots would prevent injury to the hooves. So would shoes. And leg wraps would prevent injury to the tendons in the lower leg. But like I said, it depends on what kind of injury you are triyng to prevent.
It can prevent an accident or injury
To prevent injury.
Absolutely not.
It can prevent an accident or injury
Crumple Zones prevent damage or injury by supplying a place in the structure of the frame to crumple in an accident.
Pulling your finger back from a heat source is a subconscious reaction humans have to keep themselves from being burnt.