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Tennis (NCAA)
Verdict
WBGT-based heat thresholds for outdoor play; mandatory water breaks at high WBGT. Lightning detection halts outdoor play.
Why people argue about this
People often assume that the mandatory water breaks are only for extreme heat conditions, forgetting that they apply at all high WBGT levels to ensure player safety, leading to arguments about when exactly these breaks should be taken during a match.
Send this to your friend — argument over.
WBGT-based heat thresholds for outdoor play; mandatory water breaks at high WBGT. Lightning detection halts outdoor play. Court surface inspected pre-match. Concussion protocol: removal + graduated return-to-play assessment for any actual or suspected concussion (rare in tennis). Required: certified athletic trainer at every match; team physician + EMT at championship-level. AED + emergency action plan at every venue.
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