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• A relatively low-intensity aerobic component that is general in nature such as submaximum running. The rationale given for this is that it increases core and muscle temperature, which improves neuromuscular function (15, 22, 28).• Some stretching of the specific muscles involved in the subsequent activity. Some athletes may spend 30 minutes or longer systematically stretching each muscle group. There are many variations of stretching protocols such as proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF), static, and dynamic methods. These methods are outlined thoroughly in texts such as Alter (1) and Norris (22) and will not be discussed in detail in this study. Although the optimum method for increasing flexibility over a relatively long time may be debatable, passive static stretching remains a popular method used in a pre-exercise or precompetition warmup routine. This usually involves moving a limb to the end of …