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[quote=SoccerQs][quote=DCUdad][quote=SoccerQs]Well, the concern is coming from a Sports Medicine specialist, so I feel like I have to take it seriously.

The injury is to his wrist, he's a GK so his wrists are probably more at risk than for players who play other positions.  [/quote]
(Parent of two GKs here...) There is nothing wrong with taking a chunk of the summer off from handling the ball. You won't "lose it" that fast, and everyone is a little rusty when they come back in August. However, this may be the perfect time for him to work on his feet. If he wants to play at a high level, he needs to be good with his distribution and touch (both feet). And most GKs under-train this aspect of their game. So use the summer for that. (And work on some hand-eye coordination stuff -- learn to juggle tennis balls or something low impact on his hands/wrists.)

When he comes back, make sure to tape his wrists every time he trains with his hands. Use pre-wrap and athletic tape (J&J Coach tape tears well) just like a wristband right below his hand (there are YouTube videos or ask a trainer or your sports medicine dude).[/quote]

OP here,

I think there are two different things going on.  One is that he needs to heal the injury to his wrist.

But the other is that the doctor is saying that he's spending too many hours on soccer and on sports in general, and should plan on taking the summer off this year and every year.  Not just because of his wrist, because the next injury could be another body part.  I'm not clear whether a summer "off" from soccer would include working with on his feet like you suggest or not.

Thanks for the taping suggestion![/quote]

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