Brent, who went on to play football through college, never suffered a serious injury while playing. In fact, he sustained his worst football injury one day after practice. Brent and some friends were playing catch with a Nerf football when Brent tripped over his own helmet, fell, and broke his arm. Three Safety Factors Three factors helped prevent Brent from being seriously hurt when he collided with the other player. Those three factors help explain why age-group football when taught and managed correctly is actually less dangerous, statistically speaking, than soccer.
Proper equipment minimizes the danger of serious injuries.
He did split the helmet, but the helmet took most of the blow for him. Proper technique helps kids avoid getting hurt. You lead with your shoulder. Even though this ball carrier surprised him, Brent was turning his head away at the time of the collision. That probably saved those boys from a concussion or worse.