Each subject was required to complete a detailed questionnaire
regarding whether he or she had a prior ankle
sprain and whether that sprain occurred during the previous
12 months. When possible, this information was crosschecked
with the injury information compiled during the
previous school year by our on-site ATCs. To determine
ankle ligament laxity, the trainer performed an anterior
drawer test on the ankle with the subject in a seated position.
Leg dominance was determined by asking the athlete
which leg he or she would use to kick a ball.