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Video: Middle school in New York bans balls at recess

Concern about injuries persuades Weber Middle in Port Washington to ban activities with balls or other equipment that might hurt a child.
Video from CBS New York: A rash of playground injuries has prompted Weber Middle School in Port Washington, N.Y., to ban balls and require teacher supervision for games like tag. The ban applies to footballs, baseballs, soccer balls, lacrosse balls or any other equipment that might harm a child.

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