| Ever since Dr James Naismith invented basketball in | | | | Here are the following steps you should perform |
| 1891, basketball has become a worldwide phenomenon. | | | | before you start a basketball game. |
| Children from Afghanistan to Zaire has enjoyed playing | | | | |
| basketball. Millions of people has participated in the | | | | 1. Drink at least three liters of water (13 cups) a day for |
| sport at every level and aged group. It doesn't matter | | | | men and 2.2 liters of water (nine cups) a day for |
| if you playing at elite level such as the NBA or around | | | | women. It is essential you get your body hydrated |
| your neighborhood, injuries will always happen. One of | | | | because it will help your muscle to stretch and also |
| the most common injuries in basketball are rotator cuff | | | | help remove muscle byproducts from your system. |
| tear of the shoulder. | | | | 2. Jog around the basketball court for at least three or |
| A rotator cuff usually happens after a traumatic injury | | | | four minutes. It is important to get you heart rate up so |
| to the shoulder like pulling your arm right above your | | | | blood and nutrients can adequately refuel your body. |
| head or falling directly onto your shoulder. It can take | | | | 3. Stretch your major muscle groups such as your |
| weeks to fully heal, or if you don't rehabilitate your | | | | shoulder, back and legs. Stretching these part of your |
| shoulder, it may take months or years to improve. It is | | | | muscle will increase tissue extensibility and blood |
| therefore essential you perform proper warm up | | | | circulation. All of this will help prevent tearing or cramps |
| exercises before you begin your game. | | | | from occurring. |