Question

Describe what ballistic stretching is and why it’s harmful then provide at least two examples of how one should properly stretch one small sentence for a 9th grader

Answer 1

Ballistic stretching involves bouncing or jerking movements during stretching, which can lead to injuries by straining muscles or tendons. Instead, you should try static stretching, like holding a stretch for 20-30 seconds, or dynamic stretching, like gently swinging your leg back and forth to warm up your muscles.