Field hockey; it's not just chicks in skirts. It's a tough, aggressive sport for girls who like to hit hard, run hard, and play hard. Anyone who's ever had a 200 lbs. girl named Chuck running towards her knows that. And for all those naysayers out there, American field hockey may be a femalestick'>stick. Because when the going gets tough, the tough play field hockey.
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Why Use a Mouthguard?
There are three types of mouthguards bag'>bag.
Not only are mouthguards required equipment for field hockey, they're just good sense. Since field hockey players don't wear helmets (except for the separately.
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How to Mold It
"Boil and Bite" mouthguards are made of thermoplastic materials, meaning they can be shaped upon heating. Here are a few easy steps for molding your mouthguard:
# Bring water to a boil, pour into bowl
# Place new mouthguard into boiling water for 30 seconds
# Using tongs, remove mouthguard; quickly run under cold water
# Immediately put in mouth and bite down firmly
# Using your fingers, press mouthguard against teeth
# Once molded, quickly run under cold water again
# Check that the bite and fit feel right in your mouth
# If not, repeat steps 1-7 again