SPORT SCIENCE - Professional Tennis Registry

Crossed Arm StretchHold the left arm straight out in front of the body. Lean backagainst a wall (or other flat surface) to help stabilize the leftshoulder blade. Grasp the left arm with the right hand andslowly pull the left arm across the body. The stretch will befelt on the back side of the left shoulder. Hold, then repeatfor the other arm.© iTPASleeper StretchLying on the left side of the body, flex the left elbow at 90° and position the left arm so thatit is straight up and perpendicular to the upper body. With the right hand, slowly and gentlypush the left forearm downward toward the floor. Keep scapula of left arm stable. Hold thestretch, then roll over and repeat on the opposite (right) arm.© iTPAWrist Flexor StretchExtend the left arm straight in front of the body. Grasp the topof the left hand with the right hand and pull gently toward thebody. This stretch should be felt in the muscles of the leftforearm. Hold the stretch, then repeat on the opposite (right)arm.© iTPAPTR Practical On Court Applications for Sport Science 46