A structured reactivation routine performed before returning to play to restore readiness.
A re-warm-up protocol is a planned bout of activity (e.g. strides, change-of-direction drills, short intensity spikes) performed by a substitute or half-time player shortly before returning to play, intended to counteract the decline in core temperature and sprint readiness that occurs during passive rest. Mapping a temperature or output gap does not by itself establish that any specific re-warm-up protocol is effective — that requires a dedicated intervention trial.
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