Cramp is a common injury that affects hard working muscles such as the calves in soccer players.
Cramp is a common injury that affects hard working muscles such as the calves in soccer players.
The following soccer coaching tips tell you what to do when this happens and how to avoid it.
Cramp occurs when a muscle goes into spasm and refuses to relax. The pain in the affected muscle can range from a slight spasm to agonising pain. It can last a few seconds through to 15 minutes and can come back.
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