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Why should players warm up before basketball?

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  1. To warm muscles and lower injury risk
  2. To burn energy before tip-off
  3. To replace skill practice

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  1. Mayo Clinic: Aerobic exercise, how to warm up and cool down www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/fitness/in-depth/exercise/art-20045517 Checked 2026-10-12.

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