You are coaching a recreational soccer team practicing outdoors in high heat. Which weekly practice plan best balances safety and skill work to prevent heat-related illness?

• A. Early‑morning 3×60 min, moderate small‑sided drills, 5‑min shade/rest + hydration every 12 min, no full scrimmages until acclimatized, coach monitoring.
• B. Four 90‑min late‑afternoon sessions, one 10‑min mid‑session water break, occasional high‑intensity scrimmages, passive hydration advice.
• C. Three 45‑min evening sessions with intervals + full scrimmage each session, only two short (2–3 min) water breaks.
• D. Three 75‑min morning sessions, shaded stations, 3–5 min breaks every 15 min, lower intensity, gradual increase over first 10 days.

Answer: (A)