Physical preparation for and recovery after a match or training session has become
an important part of the modern game, and the accumulative toll on the player’s
bodies has increased drastically since the inception of professionalism. Stretching,
warming up before a match or training session, cooling down afterwards, and post-match
or post-training recovery sessions are the main aspects that are covered in this
section. Evidence-based and practical guidelines are provided regarding the various
components and injury treatment and prevention, recovery and performance.