Section 8: Safety Considerations
Pro Pickleball is a low-impact racquet sport; primary injury risks are ankle sprains (rapid lateral movement), Achilles strain, and shoulder/elbow overuse. Tour events require an on-site athletic trainer + AED + EMT. Court surfaces must meet UPA-A grip + bounce standards. Heat protocols for outdoor venues (water breaks, medical timeouts permitted between games). Concussion-evaluation protocol in place. Paddles undergo PBCoR testing pre-event for ball-launch-speed compliance — over-spec paddles disqualified.