In the context of impact play, understanding anatomical strike zones is critical for mitigating the risk of deep tissue injury and neuropathy. Clinical safety protocols dictate avoiding strikes to the kidneys (flanks), the spinal column, the cervical region, and the popliteal fossa (back of the knee). Safer impact zones are generally limited to areas with substantial adipose tissue and musculature, such as the gluteus maximus and the fleshy portions of the thighs. Practitioners must always assess the implement's surface area and kinetic force, utilizing progressive escalation to carefully monitor the receiver's physiological and neurological responses.