The hip sleeper internal hip rotation stretch builds lower body strength and flexibility. Here's how to do it and the benefits.

The "sleeper" stretch is done after play and since it is different from the general stretches players already know, it must be taught, Metzger noted in a written statement from the meeting.

The sleeper stretch is a slightly lengthier effort, but you can choose how long you perform it for by opting for greater or fewer sets, depending on the time you have available.