How to Stretch for Racquetball

Racquetball games demand strength and endurance. Every muscle in the body works hard to score a point or win a serve. Strain and injuries occur when the body lacks the flexibility to play the game. The following stretching steps prepare you for a game of racquetball.

Instructions

  1. Stretch for Lower Legs and Achilles

    • 1

      Lie on the ground facing up, bend one leg and move the foot to the buttocks.

    • 2

      Raise the other leg toward your face. Take both hands and clasp them behind the knees.

    • 3

      Dorsiflex your foot to your face, back and forth, and feel the stretch.

    • 4

      Continue with the opposite leg and foot.

    Stretch for Lower Torso

    • 5

      Kneel on the ground with legs somewhat apart and even with the toes, pointing backward.

    • 6

      Rest your palms on the upper part of the hips, arch your back, squeeze your buttocks and slowly press your hips forward.

    • 7

      Breathe, maintain the arch of the back, drop your head backward and slowly slide your hands on to your heels.

    Stretch Your Pectorals

    • 8

      Sit on a chair. Clasp your hands behind your head.

    • 9

      While breating deeply, lean your upper torso onto the back of the chair, pulling your arms back.

    Stretching Arms and Wrists

    • 10

      Stand with one arm bent, bring it up and over the head next to the ear. Rest your hand on your shoulder blade.

    • 11

      Hold the elbow with the opposite hand. Breathe. Pull your elbow behind your head.

    • 12

      Stretch the opposite arm and wrist by reaching up when your arms are changing position. Feel the stretch.