hsreed Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 Limits on fast drill should receive serious discussion at the next DCI meeting. There seems to be an unusually high number on non-heat related injuries with many of the corps. SCV had six at an early season show, and they still have holes. I just read how many corps still have holes as well. I don't remember this being a problem when I marched or at any time in the pst for that matter. If these holes are not due to the heat, serious changes for the benefit of the members should be addressed. DCI should also hire, for it's own protection from a devastating lawsuit, a specialist who issues specific guidlines appropriate for conditions in a local area, similar to the flags at the beach when the tide is rough or something. Yes, limits restrict some creativity. With restrictions comes creativity in other areas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tubamann Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 BS. The kids need to be in better shape! Just about every non-accident injury that I have seen in my time is a result of members not being prepared our not taking advantage of the stretch. It would be rediculous to limit the fast drill. This would be like telling a linebacker to tackle softer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publius Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 The vast majority of kids who get injured are not in appropriate shape. As far as SCV injuries, one might be able to attribute it to their catastrophic pivoting direction-change technique. It looks like its bad for your knees. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rut-roh Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 The vast majority of kids who get injured are not in appropriate shape. As far as SCV injuries, one might be able to attribute it to their catastrophic pivoting direction-change technique. It looks like its bad for your knees. Do they even use that technique anymore???? Somehow I think with Ron Hardin as their caption head, I doubt it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IllianaLancerContra Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 The vast majority of kids who get injured are not in appropriate shape. As far as SCV injuries, one might be able to attribute it to their catastrophic pivoting direction-change technique. It looks like its bad for your knees. I am not sure I agree w/ the premise that the speed of the drill is the cause of injuries and/or holes. It may be one cause, but, I doubt, the only cause. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kusankusho Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 BS.The kids need to be in better shape! Just about every non-accident injury that I have seen in my time is a result of members not being prepared our not taking advantage of the stretch. It would be rediculous to limit the fast drill. This would be like telling a linebacker to tackle softer. Looking down the line of your average D1 corps - the kids are in pretty good shape. Maybe the drill writers are asking for too much and enforcing techniques contrary to the body's natural movement. There was another thread on this somewhere - should we merge? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcikon2 Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 I spoke with people from The Cadets last night about their injury problems this year. They currently have a contra spot to fill due to another injury. I believe The Cadets have had to fill 4 spots so far this season. I saw at least 2 holes (contra & tenor) in the Vanguard's show last night. Each year the marching demands of shows require greater conditioning and technique. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcikon2 Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 I spoke with people from The Cadets last night about their injury problems this year. They currently have a contra spot to fill due to another injury. I believe The Cadets have had to fill 4 spots so far this season. I was told that the injuries were to new members and new to the activity. I saw at least 2 holes (contra & tenor) in the Vanguard's show last night. Each year the marching demands of shows require greater conditioning and technique. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsreed Posted July 19, 2006 Author Share Posted July 19, 2006 This would be like telling a linebacker to tackle softer. There are now rules in place that protect the quarterbacks from linebackers and linemen. Unnecessary roughness is a penalty in football, so is hitting going after the quarterback's head. These rules were specifically put into place to protect players as well as the entertainment value and profit of the individual franchise and league. Dan Marino or John Elway affects ticket sales. I just think it's a travesty for drum corps performers to lose a year due to a physical break down related to the volume of hyper drill. As a fan, holes negatively affect the performance. If it was one or maybe two injured people, that's one thing. Unfortunately there have been several injuries in several corps and it's a trend that requires consideration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alto92 Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 The vast majority of kids who get injured are not in appropriate shape. As far as SCV injuries, one might be able to attribute it to their catastrophic pivoting direction-change technique. It looks like its bad for your knees. Must not have seen SCV in awhile, eh? They changed from that style in 2002, when Ron Hardin became vis caption head. I think they had one hard flank in last year's show, but that's pretty much it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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