Stretching for Racquet Sports
Ebook
Overview
Based on the hugely successful Complete Guide to Stretching, this new series from Chris Norris is a sport-specific three-phase programme of stretching, from beginner level, through intermediate stretches, to advanced dynamic development.
Chris introduces the book with some advice on self-assessment and warm-ups, and at the end of the book there is a training log to assess development and a handy section on treating injuries encountered in racquet sports.
With stretches illustrated with full-colour photography, and in a handy sports bag-sized format, Stretching for Racquet Sports is your ideal partner on court.
Based on the hugely successful Complete Guide to Stretching, this new series from Chris Norris is a sport-specific three-phase programme of stretching, from beginner to advanced level.
No other stretching titles at £7.99 price point
Tailored specifically to requirements of racquet sports
Attractive and easy-to-use format with full-colour photos
Covers a wide range of sports including tennis, squash and badminton, and includes more ‘senior’ age range
1 Introduction
Why stretch?
How to use this book
2 Before you start
Equipment
Warming up
Checking your flexibility
Types of stretches and how to use them
What to expect from stretching
3 Exercises
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
4 When things go wrong
5 Training log
6 Terms you should know
- Title: Stretching for Racquet Sports
- Author: Christopher Norris
- Publisher: Bloomsbury Sport
- Print Publication Date: 2013
- Logos Release Date: 2024
- Pages: 1
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Ebook
- ISBNs: 9781408195789, 9781408106952, 1408106957, 140819578X
- Resource ID: LLS:9781408195789
- Resource Type: Monograph
- Metadata Last Updated: 2025-04-22T12:03:18Z
Christopher M. Norris is a chartered physiotherapist, sports scientist and established lecturer and consultant. He has over 20 years' experience in treating soft-tissue injuries and specialises in sports injuries and exercise therapy. As Norris Associates he runs two private clinics in Cheshire and provides consultancy to blue-chip industries and several leading sports clubs. He is the author of a number of books, including the bestselling Complete Guide to Stretching and also Stretching for Running, both published by A&C Black.