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.