Daughter started a beginner skating batch this week. Helmet and knee pads are allowed. Wrist guards, according to the coach, stop them learning to fall properly. I see what a fall on an outstretched hand does. I'm not inclined to agree. Nor do I want to start week one arguing with the coach. Has anyone's coach said this? Did you insist?
My son's skating coach held a similar view, but on asking, it emerged that he meant the children shouldn't rely on the guards and skip the falling drills. He had no objection to them being worn. Perhaps ask what exactly he wants them to learn, rather than whether the guards are allowed.
same rule in our daughter's skating batch we sent them anyway, coach said nothing after day one at 4 they fall like sacks of rice whatever you teach them 🤷
Sacks of rice is accurate. Did the coach ask her to take them off at any point, or just let it go?
My daughter's coach also has strong views on equipment, and I have found the useful question is what the rule is protecting. If it's technique, there is usually a way to do both. If he can't explain it, I would trust your own judgement here over his.
You're the one who sets the fractures. That settles it. Send the guards and let him object if he wants to.
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