Play smart in the surf! Discover how to safely move through the water and waves along any shore.

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Bruckner Chase (Host):

She is one of the best on this court at seeing how to cut through challenges and score. She knows how to get out of trouble and she knows the game.

The ocean is a different kind of court and it can mean trouble for any visitor.

What about just playing in the waves? Not respecting the power of the waves and not knowing how to move through them can make playing dangerous.

Just a two foot wave can hit hard. How hard? The two foot wave hit contains about 500 pounds of water.

Everyone loves to play in the waves, but are you prepared for them? For waves below your chest, turn sideways and brace against them. If the wave is above your chest, duck underwater and dig your fingers in the sand. Keep your arms extended to protect your neck from shallow sandbars or submerged hazards.

When heading back in, look, listen, and feel the waves coming up behind you. Always keep an eye on the ocean until your feet are on dry sand.

Got a minute? Watch another Blue IQ video to learn more and stay safe at the shore.