For the quad, try a traditionalrunners lunge.

Keep your spine as straight as possible and your lower back feeling long.

Then: Find somethinga wall, a fence, or a tableto push against.

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These exercises activate and gently strengthen the muscles of your rotator cuff.

Try 18 to 20 reps in each direction.

Wood choppers

To fire up your core before game time, Norris also recommends thewood chopper.

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Repeat 15 to 20 times, then switch sides.

Aim to complete two or three sets in total of both exercises.

Take five minutes now to prepare your body for a great game.

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