<p>Never tried to steer them out of anything. D2 is a rising sophomore and plays jazz piano. Last night at softball, she was stepped on by the first baseman when she dove back to the base (there are cleat marks on her shoulder!). Easily could’ve been a hand. She was also knocked down and sat on by the catcher. Catcher got called for interference for being in the baseline without the ball, but she still made it a priority to take the kid out.</p>
<p>D2 is small, just under 5 foot and well under 100 pounds. Many softball players a bigger girls (more power behind the swing or the throw). Would I insist she stop due to the threat of injury? Not on your life. Kids need to explore. Kids need physical activity, and they should find that activity fun. Helps crate lifelong healthy habits.</p>
<p>And hand injuries? Well they happen, even without contact sports. D1 was just running. Tripped, fell, broke the 5th metacarpal. D2 got her fingers shut in a car door.</p>