Elastic energy?

Question

the guy with the highest vertical jump in the world says stretching is like elastic energy and thats what he does to jump so high because the more you stretch your muscle the farther it goes is it true or is he just saying that?? he stretches 4 hours per day it but i need an explanation why it would work.thanks alot

heres exactly what he said

http://forum.thejump101.com/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=5774

if this is true i really want to start stretching 4 hours a day liek him lol im a basketball player

Answer 1

Stretching will only allow you to perform closer to your maximum potential.