Playing football in hot weather can affect a player's health and focus because the body temperature will increase and the player will sweat a lot.

Playing football in hot weather can affect a player's health and focus because the body temperature will increase and the player will sweat a lot.

This will cause mineral salts required by the body to reduce tremendously through sweat.

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If the situation persists, blood pressure will drop and heart rate will increase. 

As a result, the player might suffer muscle cramps, fatigue, dizziness, fainting and, most dangerously, heat stroke that can be fatal.

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This can be avoided if we know the following FIVE things before playing football in hot weather.

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1. TEMPERATURE AT PLAYING LOCATION

A game should be stopped if the temperature exceeds 32°C for adults and 28°C for children.

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WBGT (Wet Bulb Globe Temperature) can be used to measure the temperature at a playing location but it is sufficient to check through apps available on the Internet.

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2. HUMIDITY

Humidity should not exceed 60%. High humidity can cause players to sweat more, increase their body temperature and make them struggle to breathe.

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3. ULTRA VIOLET INDEX

A high Ultra Violet Index can cause sunburn. It can be managed by using UV protection creams suitable with the temperature and time of day.

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4. GAME TIME LIMIT

The playing time of a game should not be more than 2 hours if the weather is hot and the temperature at a playing location is less than 32°C. It can cause prolonged exposure to hot weather. 

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5. DRINK ENOUGH WATER

200ml and 300ml of water should be consumed between for every 20-30 minutes after playing. Observe the colour of your urine. If it's dark yellow, drink more water because it is a sign of dehydration.

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This health information is provided by Dr. Abdul Razak Ahmad, team doctor of Johor Darul Ta'zim FC (JDT). Luaskan Kuasamu Johor.

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