Pro Secrets of Cross Training: The Stretch

In the first article in this series, I showed you how to do a dynamic physical warm-up. The second half of
your preparation to play and to workout is to do this tennis specific stretch.

Together the warm-up and stretch prepare you to get the most out of your tennis and your cross training
program.

An important point to note about the stretch: Remember, you’re not competing with anybody, you’re working to
improve yourself! You need to relax and increase the stretches gradually.

Hold each stretch for a period of at least 10 seconds, and take relaxed deep breaths.

In addition to preparing your body, you should also use the time to prepare yourself mentally to play your
best.

Do this warm up and stretch every time you go to the court. Remember it’s a lot easier to prevent an injury
than have to try to heal one later.

You should also complete your new stretch routine after your cross training workouts and also after you play.
This is actually the most important time to stretch.

Because your body is thoroughly warm stretching it after training and playing allows you to make significant gains in your flexibility. When you do…