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ASA was ridiculed a bit for the chin strap requirement, e.g. "How many injuries have resulted from helmets flying off?"
But, coupled with the face mask requirement, it makes a lot more sense.
In fact, the lack of a chin strap can seriously compromise the effectiveness of the mask. Not because the helmet flies off, but because it tips back.
Perhaps NFHS should consider adding the chin strap next year. They wouldn't need to provide much advance notice, since most (all?) helmets can accomodate a chin strap, and the straps themselves are universal and cheap.
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Tom
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