Players will sometimes not very often wear tape to cover up tattoos. The tape may be small, one over the strip covering up the tattoo, or the player may choose to hide it by putting it over the entire forearm completely. Players will wear tape on their wrists simply because it looks good—no medical or jewelry reasoning.
If the player enjoys boxing, they may mentally be preparing themselves for a boxing match where they can safely and securely throw their hands. Other times players will write the initials of their loved ones or someone that has passed away. We often see this in college and high school football.
The mental state matters when wearing tape, especially for players who use it as a piece of equipment to get themselves locked in and in the zone. This type of wrist taping with the black permanent marker writing on it is often seen at all levels of football and soccer. High school players can often be seen having forearm tape with initials of loved ones or small messages to remind them while playing.
Last is just healing from an injury. If there was a prior wrist injury, having tape to support the wrist will protect the wrist from bending too far one way or another. Consult with your team athletic trainer or use the athletic tape found here to ensure the wrist is sustained.
The tape, as mentioned, can provide stability for those that have had wrist injuries in the past. We always recommend you consult with a professional for injury purposes.
Football and soccer players are both know to wear tape on their wrists during games and matches. According to figures provided to The Commercial Appeal, the Memphis football team used 3, rolls and 34, yards of tape during spring ball — which, if laid out in a straight line, would stretch from Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium to Collierville. Getting taped has become part of the daily practice routine at Memphis — and many players take it seriously.
What makes Dillon unique is that he uses it without foam underwrap, taping straight to the skin. Senior wide receiver Phil Mayhue also prefers it light. Turner said he and the rest of his staff usually tape the same players the same way every single day, memorizing their preferences and needs.
And if one ankle is spatted — or one wrist, or one thumb, or anything else that is visible on the field — Turner will tape the other as a means of disguise. All of this, Turner said, is what makes the simple act of taping an ankle or wrapping a thumb much more complicated than it may appear. Do Memphis' recruits plan to use new December signing period?
Memphis football family helps celebrate cancer fight milestone. Will Barto to play at Memphis like dad. Facebook Twitter Email. Therefore, tapping up their fingers is a necessity to support their fingers under the speed of the pass coming at them. Most wide receivers always make sure that either their middle fingers or pinky fingers are tied down, as those are the digits that are most likely to bend the wrong way if a football comes at you at pace. Top tip for wide receivers: Always tape your fingers up in training.
The additional tack on the tape means their hands are so secure on the ball, much safer than those wearing gloves, that they can easily grip the football with one hand. I noticed last year several NFL players using the technique, particularly a few quarterbacks, during their catch and pass training sessions before the match.
The traction that the double-sided tape gives you on the end of your fingers makes it easier to hit those fast meter downs. The finger tape allows you to run greater torque on the football through your additional grip, allowing for faster, more accurate passing. Plus, as the leather of an American Football is very smooth and can be pretty hard to catch with bare hands, having this additional tack on the end of your fingers can be extremely beneficial for wide receivers, particularly when you can only get your fingertips to a catch!
Different players use their hands for various actions on the field while also sustaining varying injuries throughout their careers. For example, many quarterbacks secure their pinky to their fourth finger with two loops of tape, one high up the finger and one towards the base.
You can do the same with your two middle fingers, too, common amongst running backs who regularly go into contact, or you can tape your index finger to your second finger.
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