It is 60 days of pure interval training at very high levels. The first month alone is enough to smack someone lol.. But I love the hard work throughout the week. Training 5 days a week and a fit tests after every two weeks. I noticed lots of improvements and thought to myself during the offseason, that this would be awesome for basketball players. My current Insanity schedule is waking up between 7-8 am to get it out of the way. Later in the afternoon some hoops.

The program includes a diet plan that could easily fit for basketball players during the off-season and some of the workouts cater to different sports including basketball. Defensive position, vertical jump improvement, core body strength and get shoulder arm workouts for shooting.

I highly recommend the Insanity Workout and would love to see how much you improve!!

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One of his athletes added 12 inches to his vertical in the first 8 weeks on the program.  Another added 5 inches in just the first month! He even got a message on Facebook from a mother telling him that her daughter had added 6 inches in the first 7 weeks.  Pretty impressive!

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Coaches from a wide variety of experience such as amateur, international,  and professional basketball coaches.  You receive a step by step analysis of your game. Then you take that knowledge and go work on it before the season begans. You don’t get ready for the basketball season during the basketball season. Everything happens in the off-season! Also, the great thing about Video Coach Me is that you can try it for free. I remember when I first visited the website it was all paid, now you can try it and decide later its value to you. But I’m sure from the example videos and testimonials you’ll be happy with the services.

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Download the Free 4 week basketball program

I was able to download it and check out the workouts and they are good. It is a pdf with descriptions of basketball strength exercises with photos and he has Youtube channel with videos of workouts as well..

I recommend anyone interested in strengthening exercises for basketball players to visit the Strong Baller website. Name does offer a more detailed workout when you purchase the full workouts, but it is not required! However, I’m sure you’ll like the paid version as well!

Make comments if you’ve checked out the workouts!

try doing this workout:

Basketball Workout

0:00 – 0:05 stretching, 40 push-ups, lunges full-court back, jog
full-court back with and without ball

0:05 – 0:20 elephant , elephant dribble, behind the back, jump stop
behind the back, spin move, crossover, threw legs, spin move 2 dribbles back
then go, in and out, in and out cross, in and out behind the back, threw legs
cross, double threw legs, and in and out threw legs, do each 2-3 times up and back

0:20 – 0:25 water break

0:25 – 0:35 Steve Nash warm up jumpers, banks, floaters, lay-ups, step
backs, turnarounds, hook shots, and 3ptrs

0:35 – 0:40 slide dribble

0:40 – 0:55 ball slaps, Finger tip touches, Ball wraps, Corkscrew,
wraps around each leg(both ways), figure 8 wraps(both ways), one hand dribbles
around each leg(both hands),figure eight dribbles around both legs(both ways),
Ball drops(one hand front one hand back), Ball drops(both hands front and back)

0:55 – 1:00 water break

1:00 – 1:10 catch and shoot(spin ball out), shot fake one dribble
pull-ups left and right, and shot fake two dribble pull-ups left and right (5 times)

1:10 – 1:15 jump rope 3/30

1:15 – 1:20 dribble right hand crossover half court and left hand back (twice)

The elphant drill or crab walk is when you are going threw your legs but not dribbling going in a straight line up and down the court.

If u have any questions or need another workout contact Dee Sharma at teamplayaz06@yahoo.com

1. Confidence

• Gained through repetition of the fundamental basketball skills
• Adverse situations are a challenge that you look forward to conquering

2. Aggressiveness

• Playing with relentless determination, constantly trying new things to make you better. Winners are never afraid of losing.

3. Unselfish

• The team must come first!!! Everything you do has an effect on the team. Make sure it is a positive one.

A buddy of mine Virgil has created a Stair Exercise Program for all athletes. He has trained many professional players in the WNBA, MLB, Police Academy and many company SEO’s. Below is a video of some techiques he has.

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Virgil Aponte has many options if you would like to purchase his DVD, book or combo. He has a great program. It’s highly recommended.

My buddy Dave Moore almost promises that you will dunk sooner than you’ve probably been hoping. Its really not difficult. Head over to his site to read the dunking tips to be unstoppable!

Going up strong is no hype and you can become the best rebounder also. Take a look at his site:

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Improve your team’s odds of winning that close game!

1)Does your team shoot inconsistently from the field?

5)Are you tired of losing games by just a few points because of easy missed shots?

(Did you know most youth games are decided by 5 points or less?)

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Here is a sample:

** The Intro **

Basketball has been a passion of mine for a long time. From the first time I picked up a ball, I was hooked. I spent many hours shooting and dribbling in my driveway and at school. I played basketball from 3rd though 8th grade, making the conference All-Star team my last season. As I entered high school, I continued my career, but also became involved in coaching. I quickly found out 3 things:

1. Everyone thinks they know how to shoot a basketball.

2. Everyone shoots the ball differently (and probably not correctly).

3. Everyone could use some improvement on their shooting technique.

I have now been coaching youth basketball over 18 years, as well as being the Supervisor of almost 50 basketball coaches and assistant coaches. In that time, I have developed different styles of teaching players the correct way of shooting, looking to find the most simple and easy-to-understand technique that can be used by players of all ages. What I am about to present to you is a culmination of that process. I have successfully taught many players this method, and continue to do so. This book is aimed at players and coaches, beginners and experienced alike.

** The First Step of a Successful Jump Shot **

Establish a solid base

Just as you establish a good base to shoot a lay-up, you must also have a good base to shoot a jump shot. The base that we are looking to create is one that keeps you in balance. A good jump shot can’t be shot if you are off balance.

So let’s look at the base, which is basically the positioning of the feet and legs. Your feet should be about shoulder width apart. If they are too wide or too narrow, you will be falling to the side. Shoulder width apart with your toes pointing at the shooting target is my preferred way.

Try this position now. If you put your feet shoulder width apart, and slightly flex your knees, you will see that a solid base has been formed. Your body is balanced, and you will be able to spring straight up to shoot your jump shot. Now try spreading your feet more than shoulder width. Feels pretty awkward, doesn’t it? Try now putting your feet right next to each other and flexing your knees. Your body is no longer in balance, as you start leaning to one side. Just imagine if you tried to shoot the ball like this. There is no way your shot would progress on the path you intend. For the jump shot to work properly, your entire body must work together, and establishing a solid base is the first crucial step.

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Mike Gough, BS, CSCS, CFC

With the Basketball season around the corner it is time to start preparing the athlete for a successful season. The basketball player must be the complete athlete: strong, agile, explosive while exhibiting fine motor skills when shooting and dribbling. The athlete must be conditioned to the demands of the sport, their position, and their limitations.

From my experience as a Strength and Conditioning Coach in the NBA, each player must be assessed individually, as point guards have different physical demands than a center; a shooting guard has different set of physical demands than a power forward. This is critical when developing a conditioning program for an athlete. Here’s a look at training focuses for each position.

Forwards

The Forwards require strength, power and the explosiveness to get up and rebound, while needing the agility to move in the low post to receive a pass. Often the forwards need to work on their co-ordination and body awareness due to their height (>6’8″).

A classic example is Alex Radojevic, the Toronto Raptors first round selection in the 1999 NBA Draft and who now plays for the Denver Nuggets. Alex a 7’3″ center that weighed 242 lbs., was limited in his strength and agility. My focus was to increase his co-ordination and body awareness, elevate his strength levels to a point where he could compete down low, and increase his footspeed. How did I do this?

Alex trained functionally, I challenged him by doing single leg exercises, used wobble boards, foam rollers, stability discs and pillows to make his body aware and react to many different stimuli. His strength was increased by standard lifts and a comprehensive core-strengthening program. His footspeed was increased by working on the agility ladder. This including complex patterns where he had to dribble the ball while following the specific footwork pattern. Most of his position specific agility was done on court involving read and reaction drills in the key followed by giving and receiving a pass, and by taking a shot.

Here is a sample workout for a center/power forward:

Exercise
Sets x Reps

Warm Up 5 min. of Shooting Baskets
Incline Bench Press 3 x 6
Alternating DB Press on Physio Ball (75cm) 3 x 5 (each arm)
Standing Push Press (Explosive) 3 x 6
One Arm DB Row 3 x 6 (each arm)
Single Leg Cone Touch (on Wobble Board/Airex Pad) 3 x 12
Lunge Complex (Front/Side/ Rotational) 3 x 10/10/10
Core
Ab Rollout on Physio Ball 2 x 10
Wood Chop (with tubing) 2 x 12 (each side)
Low Back Extension on Physio Ball 2 x 20

In addition to this workout, footspeed, and agility work would be performed pre-practice.

Guards

Guards are considered the ball handlers when moving up the court. They are quick, agile, elusive, and quite powerful for their size (>6’7″). Guards need to be able to run the court, get back on defense, shoot from the outside, and tactically move the ball around on offense. From my experience, guards often need to work on their physical strength so they can win the battles with bigger forwards.

An example of this is Muggsy Bogues, at 5’3″ and 141 lbs. Muggsy always provided a spark off the bench with his high tempo play and superior ball handling skills. What he lacked in height he made up for in heart, determination and conditioning. What I focused on with Muggsy was increasing his strength levels by pushing him to lift heavier weights. I focused on core lifts, bench, squat, lunges and deadlifts. We also trained functionally with some the additional exercises.

Guards often have amazing athletic qualities. They can run fast, jump high, and move around opponents with ease. By targeting their strength levels, a difference can be seen when challenged by physically bigger, stronger players on the court.

Here is a sample workout for a shooting/point guards:

Exercise
Sets x Reps

Warm Up 5 min. of Shooting Baskets
Standing Push Press (Explosive) 3 x 5
Bench Press 3 x 5
One Arm DB Row 3 x 6 (each arm)
Squat 3 x 5
Romanian Deadlift with DB 3 x 6
Walking Lunges 3 x 8 (each leg)
Core
Overhead Medicine Ball Toss Sit-Up 3 x 10
Wood Chop (with tubing) 2 x 12 (each side)
Low Back Extension on Physio Ball 2 x 20
with Medicine Ball Overhead Press

In addition to this workout, footspeed, and agility work would be performed pre-practice.

By analyzing the requirements of each position, a position specific program can be tailored to meet the needs of the individual athlete. No longer can you view all players and all positions the same when designing a basketball specific training program. Try training to the needs of the position to elevate your player’s game.

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Mike Gough B.Sc., CSCS, CFC is the Director of Optimum Performance Specialists (www.optperformance.com). He has worked with the Toronto Raptors NBA and Cleveland Indians MLB as a Strength and Conditioning Coach. For more information or questions on functional training programs or sports performance conditioning, contact Mike at 613-261-3895 or mikegough@optperformance.com.

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