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.

Instructions

  1. Hamstring Stretch for Cricket

    • 1

      Raise your foot on to a sturdy table, so the knee almost levels with your shoulders.

    • 2

      Keep the leg bent and gradually lower your chest toward the knee.

    • 3

      Hold the stretch for 30 seconds and breathe slowly.

    • 4

      Repeat the step on the other leg.

    Lower Back Stretch for Cricket

    • 5

      Flex your knees while you lie flat on the ground.

    • 6

      Allow your knees to drop to one side.

    • 7

      Keep your arms stretched out to the sides like a "T" shape, level with the shoulders.

    • 8

      Rotate your back and hip with the knees and hold for 30 seconds.

    • 9

      Repeat on the opposite side.

    Shoulder Stretch for Cricket

    • 10

      Place your hand behind you at the middle of the back while you stand upright.

    • 11

      Point your elbow out.

    • 12

      Grab the elbow with the opposite hand and slowly pull the elbow frontward.

    • 13

      Repeat this stretch with other elbow.

    • 14

      Breathe throughout the stretch.