Dr. Roark weighs in
May 6, 2020
Dr. Lisa Roark weighs in, regarding kids’ summer ball practice:
“I know some coaches who are already scheduling ball practices for kids,” she said, “but I think it’s a really bad idea. Kids do not social distance, nor will they do so. With the enhanced risk of droplets in the air caused by physical exertion, along with children handling the same bats and balls, in my opinion, no one should be practicing summer ball in May. I speak as a mama, physician and health department board member whose kids love to play ball This year, they won’t be participating, though. It’s just not worth the risk.”
“I know some coaches who are already scheduling ball practices for kids,” she said, “but I think it’s a really bad idea. Kids do not social distance, nor will they do so. With the enhanced risk of droplets in the air caused by physical exertion, along with children handling the same bats and balls, in my opinion, no one should be practicing summer ball in May. I speak as a mama, physician and health department board member whose kids love to play ball This year, they won’t be participating, though. It’s just not worth the risk.”