There seems to be a lot of confusion on the topic of stretching and flexibility. Many people continue to follow outdated advice and end up frustrated with the lack of progress in their current routine.
A free, comprehensive, resource put together by Brad Appleton contains just about everything you need to know about stretching and flexibility: Stretching & Flexibility: Everything you never wanted to know
A not-so-free guide that I found to be very helpful and informative in my own understanding of flexibility training came from the folks over at DragonDoor: Relax Into Stretch. I'm always impressed with Pavel's work - the information on why "stretching" is not the best way to become flexible is worth the price of admission alone. The section on Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) will quickly skyrocket your progress in flexibility and have you reaching your goals in no time.
Another mainstay in flexibility training that I have used as a reference for many years is Thomas Kurz's Stretching Scientifically: A Guide to Flexibility Training
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