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Why do athletes stretch before a game?

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Stretching helps prepare your body for the exercise it’s about to get.

Stretching properly can reduce injuries and give you better flexibility, range of motion, posture and coordination.

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Stretching prepares athletes and their bodies for the game. Athletes stretch before a game for several reasons: stretching reduces the risk of injury because it improves the range of motion.

Stretching also promotes faster recovery because it improves blood flow to the joints and muscles in the body.

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