Balanced Strength and Conditioning for Basketball

with Robert Taylor,
Loyola College (MD) Head Strength and Conditioning Coach

In order to reduce the risk of injury and increase the performance potential of your athletes, it is recommended that today's athletes participate in a year round strength and conditioning program. Coach Taylor takes you through some exercises that have been successful with athletes from the amateur to the professional ranks. Taylor begins with a body weight warm-up in order to increase the range of motion throughout the body. He then progresses to core training exercises including a band stretch program and ankle strengthening program, advanced overloads that can be used when strength training, a jump rope workout, basketball handling drills, and a myofascial release program utilizing a foam roller. In addition, Taylor shares a series of six on-court drills that are custom tailored to improve basketball specific skills within your athletic program. This balanced strength video will provide you will the necessary tools to more effectively prevent injuries and get the most out of your athletes year-round.

45 minutes. 2008.

with Robert Taylor,
Loyola College (MD) Head Strength and Conditioning Coach

When it comes to injury prevention and maximum performance, expert advice is crucial. Coach Taylor reveals some of the techniques he uses to get the most out of athletes from the amateur to the professional ranks. He walks you through a number of exercises and drills that are designed to fit seamlessly into a 60-90 minute practice session. Starting with a quick stick workout, Taylor provides a series of on-court demonstrations that will increase the foot speed and coordination of all participants. The practice session then progresses to include sideline core training, jump and landing training, speed ladder exercises, hurdle workouts, and reaction drills. In addition, Taylor introduces a number of basketball court agility drills that can help your athletes make game situation adaptations in a few days, rather than weeks. The session concludes with a series of partner stretching exercises to provide your athletes with the health benefits associated with flexibility training. If you are looking to help your athletes perform at their peak while also minimizing the risk of injury, this balanced conditioning video has what you have been searching for!

46 minutes. 2008.

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• Balanced Strength for Basketball
• Balanced Conditioning for Basketball