Health
4 min read28 September 2026Playing Well in Cold Weather
The ball changes, so should you.
From October the ball behaves differently outdoors.
Colder Ball, Lower Bounce
Expect less bounce and less pace off the glass.
Longer Warm-Up
Ten minutes, not three.
Layers You Can Shed
A thin base layer under your shirt is plenty after five minutes.
Fresh Balls
Cold balls go flat fast. Change them more often than in summer.