iam just starting out in high scool marching band / color guard and i saw some answers of how ppl havent touched a flag for 10 years and there wrist is all screwy!!...i dont want that to happen to me but i really injoy it we have our first show in 2 weeks. but i still dont get how it could hurt ur wrist........plz help
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2006-08-11 04:30:39 · 6 answers · asked by andralynn147 1 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Other - Entertainment
Though years ago, I had many, MANY experiences with marching band and a little with colorguard. The weight of the flag combined with the many tosses and spins you do, could possibly contribute to arthritis or carpel tunnel in the wrists. But, if you do all of these moves correctly, you really should have no problem with your wrists in the future. I have many friends in colorguard in college (UGA Redcoat band...GO DAWGS!) and they have been doing flag and even weapons (rifles and sabers) since high school and have turned out just fine. As young as you are, I wouldn't worry about it all that much. If it really does worry you, then there are special made gloves specifically for colorguard that you can wear that support your wrists. Ask your instructors or band director about this; I am sure they have many catalogs for colorguard equipment! I hope this has helped a bit...good luck, and most importantly, have fun in your first show!
Your former drum major,
ShoeBitch
2006-08-11 04:53:32 · answer #1 · answered by shoebitches 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wait till you are whipping those flags around in a strong wind. I had a friend break her arm while doing a routine in 35 mile an hour wind when I was a kid. And I've personally sent two guys to hospital for stitches when my flag got away from me.most of the pressure of snapping the flags sharply depends on movements of the wrist and elbow.
2006-08-11 11:42:44 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're twirling a flag a lot, your wrist WILL get tired and mess up possibly. Plus, you could accidentally drop a flag on it and it would hurt really bad.
2006-08-11 11:34:20 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its bc of the flag twirling.....it happens you just have to build up strenght in your wrist and becareful to take care of you self if you think youve hurt your self
Good Luck with your show!
2006-08-11 11:42:30 · answer #4 · answered by ♥Single Cutie♥ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because, over time, all the flag twirling and spinning that you use your wrists for will start ot affect your wrists. It could cause carpal tunnel syndrome.
2006-08-11 11:35:08 · answer #5 · answered by j.f. 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
has to do with ergonomics and kinesiology wear a wrist support or compression gloves walmart 5bucks, and theyre skin tone of everyshade so no one will notice you are unless theyre right up close looking at your hands I LOVE WATCHING teams drill
2006-08-11 11:34:08 · answer #6 · answered by Mr Spock 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋