DO NOT FORCE THE STRETCH

Flexibility drills should not be painful - you should not force muscles but encourage them to relax during the stretch. Ensure that you are warm before you start your flexibility session and perform drills in a warm room on a comfortable surface.

The quest for improved football performance and injury prevention is incomplete without incorporating a dedicated approach to flexibility. Failing to appreciate the importance of this qualitiy can undo all of the benefits achieved with other types of conditioning and increase the chance of injury while reducing movement efficiency and effectiveness. Flexibility refers to the ability to move a joint and the surrounding muscles through a full range of motion and is critical in football because of the joint stress associated with dynamic multi-joint movements. Lack of range of movement can lead to injury and a reduction in speed, agility, strength and endurance potential. It can also limit your individual skills.