Sports before Morning Prayer
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Question
Is it permissible to engage in sports before the morning prayer?
Answer
Before dawn, it is permitted. After that, it is forbidden. However, if it is necessary for health reasons and there is no other time available, one may rely on those who are lenient.
Source
Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chaim, Laws of Prayer, Siman 89: It is forbidden to engage in one's needs or to embark on a journey until one has prayed the Shemoneh Esrei. (Some are lenient after saying some blessings, before "Baruch She'amar", but it is good to be stringent in this matter).
Mishnah Berurah, Siman 89, Subparagraph 17: Before dawn, it is permitted to engage in work [Shlah and HaSh], and the Aruch HaShulchan writes that nonetheless, one should not engage in any matter until reciting the order of blessings. It is clear that his intention is within half an hour before dawn.