Pro Secrets of Cross Training:
The Stretch

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By Pat Etcheberry

Stretch 6 - Ankle Stretch

Work the full movement of the ankle by putting slight pressure with your hand in the opposite direction you're moving.

Then do the same in the opposite direction.

You want to do eight to ten repetitions on each side.

This exercise helps to prevent a lot of foot injuries that are so common in tennis.

Stretch 7 - Standing Stretch

Begin your upper body stretches with the standing stretch. This stretches your arms and your sides.

Try to reach for the clouds. Now go over to the right side, keep your hands behind your hand and reach. Now to the left side. You'll find this one very relaxing. If you sit down at work all day, this exercise releases a lot of pressure from the shoulders.

Stretch 8 - Shoulders

Stretching the shoulders is especially important.

Wrap the arm around and turn the head to the other side. Now bring the arm up higher. Feel this stretch in the deltoids.

After four or five seconds go a little bit further. Increase the stretch step by step.

Now the other arm. Remember to relax when you stretch.

Stretch 9 - Swimmer's Stretch

Swing the arms forward and around like a swimmer might.

Try to bring your shoulders up.

Now reverse directions, swinging the arms backwards.