As someone who almost lost use of his left hand and has the scars to prove it, the only message you send is you're a maniac and you need treatment.
I have a dry sense if humor and that is missed sometimes....ok alot of times (coupled with my previous comment about not beaning people Id hoped that came through. Admittedly I suck a humor.)
The sliding injuries can be brutal. DD had a thumb nail torn off, and about 6 sets of cleat marks on her legs and arms...all from one hard slide into the bag she was covering in a play that went haywire. Asked her if it was an Octopus that slid into her. Not a dirty play...just a hard slide.