Place the foam roller between the specified muscle and ground. Roll up and down the entire length of the muscle for 30 seconds. When you locate a sore or tender spot, hold the roller on the spot for a few seconds. Although painful, allow the muscle to relax.

Benefits: Reduced soreness; increased flexibility and range of motion

Manson: We live on the foam rollers here. It’s a great way to work out the soreness, keep [the players] loose and fresh, and get them back out on the court feeling better. Chris played a lot of minutes last night, so we have some work to do today.

Cochran: I find myself telling these guys, “You’re going to love me tomorrow,” when they are doing this. Since it is something unfamiliar, uncomfortable and slightly painful, they have to trust us that it will work for them.

CP: The roller finds everything. I am really sore from the game last night, so this is pretty painful. I know it will make me feel better later though.