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Squash tip:
Warming Up and Cooling Down
For years I, along with many others, did static
stretching to warm up and down. However, the modern thinking
is that static stretching before you play is counter
productive to performance. The recommended warm up involves
the sort of movement that you would do on a court. So start
off with jogging, then move in to some light lunging into the
corners. Then have your warm up 5 minute hit. Then I strongly
suggest the boast and drive routine, throwing in some volley
boasts to get you moving. Then you should be ready for full
play.
You should do plenty of static stretching after you play. That
is when you will get the improvements in flexibility you need
for a game like squash. And remember, the older you get, the
more preparation you need to do, not less!
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