MLS Cup Playoffs - October 17 - Miami (Home)
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What are the little packets they sniff from 3:08 to 3:16?
no idea. they look like first aid ammonia packets maybe? but that doesn't seem very likely. or maybe it is some kind of sports inhalant for focus and energy?
I've seen that before pre-game and pre-sub by players around the world. I always assumed it was something that helped maintain a clear airway but never actually looked into it.
If I had to guess, smelling salts?
I love this! I love when Nick says "That second goal.... disgusting" LOL
Ammonia came to my mind, but they don't react as if it's ammonia (or smelling salts Shwafta) and I never heard of using it when rested and healthy before activity. I figure it's something like you and 413Blue suggested - some sort of focus , energy product. But I've never heard of or otherwise seen such a thing.
Looks like it's ammonia from a quick google search
Why Do Athletes Use Smelling Salts?
Athletes seeking performance improvements sometimes use smelling salts for their stimulating effect. Smelling salts trigger a sharp inhalation reflex, bringing in more air and oxygen. This may result in improved alertness.
Why Do Athletes Use Smelling Salts?
For years athletes have used smelling salts and claimed it improves their on-field performance. The medical community disagrees.
www.sportscasting.com
Improper Use of Smelling Salts A Growing Concern | Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
By Dr. Anthony Alessi Athletes are always looking for an edge that will improve performance. Often these efforts are ill-advised and at times harmful. One practice that has become popular among high-level athletes is the use of smelling salts to increase alertness. Smelling salts consist ...
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Ouch. #LGM
Hockey players use it too, try to take a look when you go to one or two of your Ranger games this year. My friend played hockey and had them, so before one of our men's league games a few years back I tried them... they're definitely not something that's enjoyable. It's an immediate shock to the system, which is nice after getting over the initial smack of the ammonia/salts.
Probably gives some players the added confidence from some superhero shock, but I'm actually curious if there's any evidence behind a better performance vs. someone who doesn't use them.
I knew a guy who used to take packets of these to go bar hopping. He is a med student. When ever he was feeling tired he’d take a whiff and he was awake again. I sniffed it and thought I had burned out all of my nose hairs it hurt so badly. I don’t recommend
Eh alright. Doppelgänger on the other side then
Napoli.
