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Lower Body Ankle Rotations   Forward Bend with Crossed Legs     Balance on both feet, standing tall Shift weight to left leg Point toe of right foot downward Rotate foot around ankle clockwise three to five times Rotate foot around ankle counterclockwise three to five times Shift weight to left leg and repeat   Stand, arms outstretched overhead Cross one ankle over the other ankle Slowly bend at waist Bring hands to ankle level without strain     Forward Lunge   Forward Lunge with Assistance   Step out with left leg Bend left knee, extend leg and shift weight forward and hold Repeat with opposite leg   This exercise can also be done with assistance: the athlete above is using his cane. Athletes can also use a stable assistive device to aid them in completing their stretching routine.     Calf/Achilles Stretch Place palms against wall Step back with left leg Bend right knee and extend as in the forward lunge until slight tension is felt and hold Repeat with opposite leg

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