How to Stretch for Cricket
Cricket consists of three components that form the team sport: Fielding, batting and bowling all bear the chance of injury. Proper stretching before or after a game of cricket prevents the chance of getting injured and enhances recovery by adhering to these steps.
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Instructions
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Hamstring Stretch for Cricket
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Raise your foot on to a sturdy table, so the knee almost levels with your shoulders.
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Keep the leg bent and gradually lower your chest toward the knee.
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Hold the stretch for 30 seconds and breathe slowly.
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Repeat the step on the other leg.
Lower Back Stretch for Cricket
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Flex your knees while you lie flat on the ground.
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Allow your knees to drop to one side.
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Keep your arms stretched out to the sides like a "T" shape, level with the shoulders.
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Rotate your back and hip with the knees and hold for 30 seconds.
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Repeat on the opposite side.
Shoulder Stretch for Cricket
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Place your hand behind you at the middle of the back while you stand upright.
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Point your elbow out.
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Grab the elbow with the opposite hand and slowly pull the elbow frontward.
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Repeat this stretch with other elbow.
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Breathe throughout the stretch.
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Tips & Warnings
Warm up the body before you stretch your muscles.
Make each stretch deliberate and smooth.
This is an ideal stretch for any cricket player because it isolates the shoulder muscles beautifully.
After any cricket match, it's very important to cool down properly, including stretching.
Stretching after training or a match helps eliminate waste product from your body's muscles.
Don't bounce while stretching. Bouncing only tightens the muscles, putting strain on the whole body.
