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Quickness Drills for Basketball Players Many nationally renowned coaches who have over the years worked with basketball players will agree to the fact that a good core training and then an equally good warm-up prior to the game is very essential to having a good match and developing a winning culture. Many coaches who have spent countless years working with basketball players have even gone as far as viewing images and watching videos to help then with sufficient ideas to boost the quality of their training and warm-ups. This quickness drills for basketball players has over 130 drills to help your players. Warm-up for Basketball Many people who come to watch the game or who sit at home watching players on the court sometimes don’t know the importance of warm-up.  In fact, many who watch from home miss out on the warm-ups. To those who do not play basketball, warm-ups look unimportant but it is very essential to the performance of basketballers. It is very important to note that this part should not be neglected when preparing for a game.  Here are some of the importance of the warm-ups Warm-ups free the muscles and makes it more elastic to withstand the stress of jumping, landing, throwing, blocking and so on. Warm-ups also very importantly, free the joints and make the player ready for the action. Apart from helping the players physically, warm-ups are also very important because it makes the players mentally prepared as well. Most coaches incorporate the real situation movements which take place in the court. Many coaches also try to create consistency with regards to the workout sessions, the practice and the game. Warmup sessions should also Include flexibility activities. The flexibility activities help to free the muscles and joints and help the players to be more flexible since basketball is a game or flexibility.  Carrying out flexibility activities involves session that could increase the motion of the Achilles, hamstrings, the hips flexor muscles, strengthen the calves and also the lower back region. If the condition requires that you may have only a small space for your warm-up you could also make good use of a host of stationary warm-up sessions that you can think of or research on.   Core Training for Basketball Players The core is really very important to the quality of a player and can determine the performance of the player.  The core is responsible and determines the movement of players and the ability of players to change direction quickly and jump higher. As a coach, it is important you develop a routine which can help you train the core of your players.  Many simple routines exist which are very easy to do with only a basketball required. Some of them include The use of the attic holds while the body is in a plank position. This is important because it can help to improve the lower back strength of the player. To help strengthen the abs, the crunch type movement is very effective. For the obliques, the continuous twisting position is very effective. Push-ups also is important to develop the core centres of the chest and shoulders. Making good use of warm-up and core training will help to increase the flexibility of players,  their core strength and even their confidence. Rent this quickness drills for basketball DVD today.

Anterior Cruciate ligament injury and how to prevent it for female athletes. Many female athletes face the risk of a season-long injury which could affect their performance during the sports season.  Anterior Cruciate ligament injury is a serious injury that affects many athletes today.  Women are not also safe from the problems these injuries can bring. It is important for us to find out how to prevent injuries to your Anterior Cruciate Ligament so as to enjoy a successful season without that problem. It is important to carry out some important basic activities when you want to curb this menace of Anterior Cruciate Ligament injury from your female athletes. Never you as a coach risk your female athletes when they start to feel pains in their knee region so as not to complicate issues and cause a complete test of the ligament. Prevention is the best form of treatment.  So together with the athlete or player take good supplements and healthy diet which would in no way affect the muscles, bones and ligaments. Watch with your female athletes stretching activities and other conditioning exercises which would prevent an injury to your Anterior Cruciate Ligament. Let us now focus on the prevention of injuries on the Anterior Cruciate Ligament. Research has shown that female athletes have a greater chance of experiencing a tear on the Anterior Cruciate Ligament when compared to male athletes.  Some statistics put it at eight times more likely than male athletes. Further numbers also show that young female athletes between the age of 15-25, that are actively engaged in sports which may require them to carry out activities that could involve a quick change of direction, running with speed,  jumping, landing heavily on the feet have a greater incidence of Anterior  Cruciate Ligament Tear. Many top coaches start their prevention techniques by engaging their athletes in drills which focuses on safety first. They also teach their female athletes important techniques, how to maintain their form, proper and safe footwork, training of strength through slow movement, making good use of repetitive exercises and also good time management and productivity. One of the best ways to prevent injuries is by mastering agility and proper footwork exercises. The footwork exercises which are very beneficial includes puppet landing techniques, jumping, mastering the art of starting and stopping. Mastering the landing technique is very important because so many injuries take place because when an athlete lands, the weight is not properly and equally distributed within the foot. This poor landing leads to countless issues which could affect the ACL of the athlete. To also prevent injuries to the Anterior Cruciate Ligament, the female athlete should train her body balance more,  develop a better movement technique and also train her muscle strength which most importantly involves the hamstring. Mechanisms such as the straight knee landings, the art of landing and cutting, engaging in dynamic flexibility and other plyometrics are important and effective ways to not only prepare female athletes for games but also prevent the risk of Anterior Cruciate Ligament injury.

Agility & Conditioning When you include training activities that boost agility and conditioning, you can sharpen the competitiveness of your team. You can also motivate your team chemistry with a wide variety of conditioning drills. Many sports such as basketball involves movements which boost the agility of players. There are so many available agility drills, reaction and change or direction activities which can help your team. It is important to note that there is a big difference between keeping fit and having s basketball shape. Playing basketball requires a lot of activities which would help the player posses a wide range of agility and conditioning strength which could help players to have a better performance, speed and athleticism.   Importance of agility drills When you want to carry out agility drills it is important to pay close attention to your speed. What counts for your agility is your ability to run with speed, then decelerate as quickly as possible and also change direction quickly. The art of developing agility makes one better in the court, especially in basketball. Many coaches can replicate real-life game situations that require agility and these drills make players better.  Agility drills are very important to basketball players and coaches endeavour to include it as part of their training.   Importance of Team conditioning It is important to know that the continuous running technique is not the best as a team conditioner. Making good used of more creative drills can also help keep the players of the team motivated and carry out different running drills. Many coaches form specific conditioning activities to meet the specific requirements of the players. There are also a lot of ideas that can be modified so as to create a good number of drills and various exercises to strengthen team activities. To accomplish more agility and conditioning among players, it is good to Incorporate agility drills to training sessions.  This can be done through verbal or visual means. Making good use of this kind of drills will help the athlete to make more movement when they get to the court.  Some coaches carry out their agility tasks by using various cones and also giving Commands. Even though a certain player is the quickest on the team,  he still needs to participate in agility drills.  This is because there is a big difference between speed and agility to read and react.  It is important for all players to improve in their reaction time. This is important because once their reaction time is quick,  their movement will also seem quick even though they may not be the quickest. This highlight extensively the importance of agility and conditioning to players.

How to develop strength & power when playing basketball. When you want to better yourself as a basketballer, it is important you discover various parts of your game which needs improvement.  When you work on those aspects of your game you could develop an all-round strength and power which will take you to the big leagues and make you an asset to your team.  There area few very important details which you would need to work on to develop your game. Some of them include Produce some fast, strong and explosive movements both on the ball and off the ball. To be an asset you have to build your strength and power. And a good way to do that is to win the trust of your coaches by being an injury free player.  As you carry out your training rounds, participate in your own personal training activities to give creativity to your game and make you a standout player from the rest of the players in your team and your opponents. As a coach to boost your player's performance you should help work on their agility and strength. A lot of videos are available today which contains a series of drills which can give you knowledge of a lot of drills which you can use to help your team. It is important to note that the strength and power  a basketball player acquire from hours in the gym can make them more explosive in the court. As a coach and a fitness trainer, it is important to make the muscles, tendons and ligaments of the player's body stronger because this will greatly decrease the Possibility of injury and greatly increase improved performance on the court. It is important to use as a coach use exercises which would require a reduced amount of training equipment. This no doubt would reduce cost. Still, focus on doing all you can to boost the strength of your players not necessary neglecting agility and strength just because of cost.  Make good use of alternatives which would also be of help. The strength of the ankle and feet The greatest part prone to injury in basketball is the ankles.  It is important to do all you can as a coach to build strength there. Also, ensure that you boost the mobility of the ankles and strengthen the foot muscle by using the various barefoot exercises available.   Build on core strength Some of the core strength exercises used in basketball include the plank exercises, the mini-band exercises, dumbbell exercises, physioball exercises, stretch-band exercises and so on. Good use of plyometrics To make your players show more strength and power on the court you need to carry out two important things in training Strengthen the muscles in the body especially in the hip region, the lower body and the core of the body. You also need to drill your players on jumping exercises and practice how to be more explosive. As a coach, you need to train your players to not only jump but master their landing too. You need to also make the jumping and landing practical to real-life situations in the court.  Strengthen the lower and upper body Make use of popular exercises like squats,  step-ups, wall sits to increase the lower body strength and power of your players.  Encourage more balance when your players carryout push-ups and pull-ups.

Basketball Warm Up Drills with Alan Stein Many nationally renowned coaches who have over the years worked with basketball players will agree to the fact that a good core training and then an equally good warm-up prior to the game is very essential to having a good match and developing a winning culture. Many coaches who have spent countless years working with basketball players have even gone as far as viewing images and watching videos to help then with sufficient ideas to boost the quality of their training and warm-ups. Why Basketball Warm Up Drills Are Important Many people who come to watch the game or who sit at home watching players on the court sometimes don’t know the importance of warm-up.  In fact, many who watch from home miss out on the warm-ups. To those who do not play basketball, warm-ups look unimportant but it is very essential to the performance of basketballers. It is very important to note that this part should not be neglected when preparing for a game.  Here are some of the importance of the warm-ups Warm-ups free the muscles and makes it more elastic to withstand the stress of jumping, landing, throwing, blocking and so on. Warm-ups also very importantly, free the joints and make the player ready for the action. Apart from helping the players physically, warm-ups are also very important because it makes the players mentally prepared as well. Most coaches incorporate the real situation movements which take place in the court. Many coaches also try to create consistency with regards to the workout sessions, the practice and the game. Warmup sessions should also Include flexibility activities. The flexibility activities help to free the muscles and joints and help the players to be more flexible since basketball is a game or flexibility.  Carrying out flexibility activities involves session that could increase the motion of the Achilles, hamstrings, the hips flexor muscles, strengthen the calves and also the lower back region. If the condition requires that you may have only a small space for your warm-up you could also make good use of a host of stationary warm-up sessions that you can think of or research on.   Basketball Warm up Drills for the Core The core is really very important to the quality of a player and can determine the performance of the player.  The core is responsible and determines the movement of players and the ability of players to change direction quickly and jump higher. As a coach, it is important you develop a routine which can help you train the core of your players.  Many simple routines exist which are very easy to do with only a basketball required. Some of them include The use of the attic holds while the body is in a plank position. This is important because it can help to improve the lower back strength of the player. To help strengthen the abs, the crunch type movement is very effective. For the obliques, the continuous twisting position is very effective. Push-ups also is important to develop the core centres of the chest and shoulders. Making good use of warm-up and core training will help to increase the flexibility of players,  their core strength and even their confidence. Rent this basketball warm up drills DVD today.

  Basketball Strength Training In-Season with Alan Stein Alan Stein has a history of working with high-profile basketball players at high schools, colleges, and the NBA and currently owns stronger Team. Alan is the coach for Head Strength and Conditioning at the Nike Elite DeMatha Catholic High School basketball program for boys. He is also an ex-coach on Strength and Conditioning at the Montrose Christian (MD) High school. Benefit from Basketball Strength Training In-Season One of the important keys that will get you to succeed is to enroll in an in-season program designed to condition your body and to train your weight. A warm-up that is specific to only basketball is needed to kick-start every workout. Doing this will help your muscles to be more elastic, will lubricate your joints and increase the core temperature of your body. The warm-up lasts for a duration of between 4 minutes to 7 minutes and includes the following: Baseline slide & jog The eagle Walking stretch Toe stretches Frankenstein march Walking quad stretch Training that is related to strength helps to build balance in the muscles which will help you to avoid the occurrence of injuries as you build your strength. The exercises that are demonstrated include: The basketball push-up Push-up hold Towel pull Balanced ball touch Lateral raises Basketball squats These seven exercises are a part of the system’s core and have a major role to play. Every training exercise is carried out on the floor while using a basketball against the traditional room for training weight. There are other drills which are specific to basketball and they include: The backboard touch The finish drill The slide cone drill Sprint recognition drill Off the backboard drill Four corner cone Full court slide-react drill This training program uses cones, tennis balls and also heavy balls in an innovative and creative way. The tips and also the drills will really assist you to be free of injury and also help to keep you in great shape all through the basketball season. Rent this basketball strength training DVD today.

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Alan Stein explains the importance of off-season workouts Drills that push players outside their comfort zones to make them more mentally and physically tough Seven basketball-specific conditioning drills are also included Competitivity is something that can only be learned through daily practice. Alan Stein believes that players must step out of their comfort zones to become more mentally and physically challenged. The workout's difficulty is set by the standard warm-up. There are 11 drills for tennis ball agility, quickness, and anticipation training. Players develop dynamic flexibility as a conditioned response. Coach Stein shares nine drills that prepare players for full-speed practice. Stein uses cones to help players practice their help defense. When you are doing drills, it is important to see the play and not only react to commands. Drills that may be used include the Touch Glass Outlet, get-backs, Spin-Retreat Break, and the 4 man/3 point drill. This program uses heavy balls for the conditioning phase. Stein also shares seven drills that are basketball-specific. The presentation ends with finishing drills, which require concentration and endurance. 73 minutes. 2007.

Alan Stein: Preseason Strength & Conditioning – The Foundation of a Championship Team Teams with better conditioned players execute basketball skills more efficiently and at a higher level. In this on-court presentation, conditioning specialist and trainer Alan Stein takes players through drills and concepts he uses for preseason workouts to prepare them for the season. Stein is the head of Pure Sweat Basketball and has served in numerous capacities including as the Head Performance Coach at nationally recognized DeMatha Catholic HS in Maryland. He has trained numerous athletes at all levels and is known for helping players improve their strength, jumping ability, speed, and protection against injury. Basketball Practice Warm Up Stein likes to build athletes from the floor up, so he starts every workout without shoes and does exercises to develop strong, mobile ankles and feet. These are of utmost importance to players and they are also the two most often injured areas on a basketball player. You’ll see six drills to strengthen the feet and loosen players up. The next part of the warm up incorporates a basketball and works on the player’s ankles, legs, hips, knees, and shoulders. These movements lead into a dynamic flexibility series and an agility and reaction workout. These drills improve reaction time, quickness, mental focus, and competitiveness. Race & Chase Drills Race drills work on basketball specific movements but incorporate a competitive element to work on conditioning. These drills help improve players’ defensive slides and footwork, which also work to strengthen the feet and ankles. You will also see some unique drills using playing cards to work on mental focus and hand-eye coordination. There is a European passing drill and a backboard sting using a medicine ball. Coach Stein is known around the country as one of the leading experts on basketball training. His strength and conditioning programs allow players to execute basketball skills more efficiently. Incorporating these into your program will be the foundation to your preseason success.  Rent this Basketball Strength & Conditioning DVD today.

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