Download or read book Stretching for Racquet Sports written by Christopher M. Norris and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2013-06-30 with total page 97 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Based on the hugely successful Complete Guide to Stretching, this new series from Chris Norris is a sport-specific three-phase programme of stretching, from beginner level, through intermediate stretches, to advanced dynamic development. Chris introduces the book with some advice on self-assessment and warm-ups, and at the end of the book there is a training log to assess development and a handy section on treating injuries encountered in racquet sports. With stretches illustrated with full-colour photography, and in a handy sports bag-sized format, Stretching for Racquet Sports is your ideal partner on court.

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