Re: incremental approaches to contortion needed

While stranded on the hard shoulder of the information super highway Bok_sk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx typed:
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> From time to time i've tried contortion.
> but i ended up with having my muscles/bones in pain.
> only throwing/catching one ball is not easy with the contorted posture.
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> i need any tips.
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> i searched here one post, but it's dealing with mainly pre-stretching
> exercise. that seems helpful. but i want more.
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> any ways to get to it are appreciated.

Increase your flexibility. Start by reading Brad Appleton's "Stretching
and Flexibility: Everything you never wanted to know", which is available
at www.cmcrossroads.com/bradapp/docs/rec/stretching/ This reference is
very well known among dancers and it is often cited as a reference in
books about stretching. Next, get a decent book on stretching. There are
several listed in modern ballet FAQ www.gaynorminden.com/tom-parsons/faq_6.html
One that isn't listed that I swear by is "Flexibility for Sport" by Bob Smith
ISBN 1852238046 Finally, start taking ballet and yoga and pilates classes;
be prepared for a long slog, a lot of pain and a ribbing from your mates, but
you will gain in both strength and flexibility.

--
Trog Woolley | trog at trogwoolley dot com
(A Croweater back residing in Pommie Land with Linux)
Isis Astarte Diana Hecate Demeter Kali Inanna
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