Hi,

This is not a new issue but i would like to know what evidence there is (the ones they quoted).
I to personally don't static stretch but ensure i am perspiring before starting sport competition - i do this via careful warm up gradually allowing myself to get to EOR positions.

Some people believe that static stretching causes length-tension relationship changes which makes the "feel" aspect of performance change. Also, ask any weight lifter if they stretch between sets and exercises for a group and the serious ones who know what they are talking about will say no - because they want shortened muscles to generate the force - they will often stretch later or at another session. Whether it is smart or not is debatable