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Because a pitcher spends x amount of hours using a single set of muscles, where as a fielder uses a variety of muscles, reducing the risk of injury to 1 or another.
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Why do pitchers suffer more injuries than fielders?
Beacause When Thhey Slide InTo Base ThE dIRT Scraches Them Up When They In Lihne Waiting to pitch,theperson slide into base and there hands can get stepped on
How many fielders can field on the leg side in a ODI cricket match?
Not more than 5 fielders can be placed on the leg side. Also, not more than 2 fielders behind square-leg.
How many players play in field of cricket at a time?
11 players from one team on the playing field at any one time. 1 Bowler, 1 wicketkeeper and the others are 'fielders' however you can include the wicketkeeper as a fielding position therefore there are 10 fielders and 1 bowler at a time
Why is the knee more likely to suffer from joint injuries than the elbow even though both are hinge synovial joints?
Well, your knee is used for many more things than the elbow. Your knee is used for walking, jumping, hoping, bending and many more. while your elbow is usually propped up on a table or just used for climbing. Your knee also is usually the first thing you hit when u fall. So your knee may suffer more injuries.
How common are serious head injuries?
each year about two million people suffer from a more serious head injury, and up to 750,000 of them are severe enough to require hospitalization.
What is a pitchers count?
A pitchers count is when the pitcher is leading the count and not the batter he is facing. (ex. If the count is 1-2 it would be a pitchers count because there are more strikes then balls.)
Why are pitchers called southpaws?
Baseball pitchers are only referred to as a Southpaw if they're left handed, it's more common for left handed pitchers to be referred to as a Southpaw but it's just a general term for anyone who is left handed.
Who get more spinal cord injuries men or women?
men get more injuries
When was The More You Suffer created?
The More You Suffer was created on 2003-04-22.
What health problems would older women suffer from?
Women over 50 are more prone to suffer from the effects of heart disease, osteoporosis, breast cancer and diabetes than younger women or men. As women age they're also more at risk for other age related health concerns like hypertension, arthritis and the possibility of accidental injuries.
How might female athletes have more knee injuries if they appear knock-kneed?
Female athletes are more likely to suffer ACL injuries than male athletes. One possible explanation is that their wider hip structure affects the angle of the knee joint and puts additional stress on the ACL. However, that's just one explanation--the causes aren't fully understood.
Why do bone injuries heal much more rapidly the injuries to cartilage?
parasites?
