Which of the following is NOT a primary injury prevention strategy for a collegiate football team?

• A. Regular batting practice for hands
• B. Preparticipation screening/clearance
• C. Neuromuscular conditioning and movement training
• D. Ensuring proper equipment fit and maintenance

Answer: (A)

Injury prevention in football relies on identifying risk factors before play and addressing them through screening, improving movement quality and strength, and ensuring protective gear fits and is well maintained. Regular batting practice for hands is a baseball activity and does not target football-specific injury risks, so it isn’t part of football injury prevention. The other options directly support reducing football injuries through medical clearance, neuromuscular conditioning to improve mechanics and reduce injury risk, and proper equipment fit and maintenance to provide appropriate protection.