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Water is not enough for hydration.
Drink water, water, water before and during the game.
After the game have Gatorade for the electrolytes.
Slight salt intake will reduce the amount of perspiration, but be careful not to overdo it. Have a sandwich which help with energy which will also provide a good salt intake.
Elevate feet between games to get the blood out of there.
Then repeat drinking water, water, water...
It is also good to wash your face, hands and arms to cut the dried perspiration, you will feel refreshed. Even better, find a place to shower, if possible.
When on the bases, try to stand on the grass between innings. It will take a lot of heat off the soles of your shoes.
When behind the plate, take your mask off as much as possible. This will allow evaporation, even if it is only 10 seconds at a time; i.e. between batters and even between pitches.
Have some kind of ice towel. FrogToggs are OK, but even better when pulled out of a small cooler with ice water. This will help reduce body heat.
Also have an absorbent towel for head, neck and arms. Use it to wipe the inside of your hat, and the padding on your face mask.
And this is a tough one for a lot of us, but refrain from alcohol at the end of the day.
A couple of weeks ago, I told the parents that the electric fan they had was illegal because they had it pointing the wrong way.
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Tony
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