POPLAR BLUFF, MO (KFVS) -

You might expect high school kids to be more interested in Yoda-not Yoga.

But in Poplar Bluff, high school athletes are trying some pretty unique moves before they suit up.

Basketball players in have discovered before they hit the court, they often perform better at if they hit the mat first.

"It just helps relax you and stretches your muscles," said Junior Varsity player, Ridge Hester. "Usually I come here and then I go to the game and I play pretty well."

Hester is one of about half a dozen players that have become regulars at the school's Yoga Club. It's part of the grant funded Healthy Living Club.

Heartland News also caught up with Varsity Junior, Lucas Tibbs.

"I feel better, I think it will help," said Tibbs.

Tibbs and Hester say the life of a busy athlete can be stressful.

"There's a lot on our plates," said Tibbs.

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Poplar Bluff High school athletes using yoga to stretch before games