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@Hyper_Allah
I think otters hit the nail on the head - shit will always happen regardless of the precautions, we've just got to minimise the likelihood as best we can.
I think dfp was referring to the fact that it's a sharp exposed piece of metal. However i've seen lots of people with v or caliper and wonky wheels who can't slow down fast enough and smash into people!
Spokes could brake/pop toes, but mallets and balls could brake teeth and noses, it' just one of those things that could happen.
With the euros and the worlds coming up the rules are being discussed. These accidents usually happen in a tussle for the ball between 2/3 people. Maybe heavy/overzelous challenges should be penalised more often with a simple double tap?