Intro to Impact
Prepare to Run. Running preparation drills can be used to gradually introduce impact following a injury or time away from basketball. They are also a great way to teach…
Triple Extension at Wall
Triple Extension at Wall
Triple extension exercises refer to simulataneous extension moments across three joints - in this case hip, knee and ankle. The exercise should be performed as a fast movement, with a…
Reactionary Drills. Early Lateral Movements
Reactionary Drills. Early Lateral Movements
Transitioning from planned to unanticipated lateral movements. Unanticipated (reactionary) movements are a huge part of basketball, whether it be playing defense, offense or grabbing a rebound. In early drills…
Intro to Landings: Snap Downs
Intro to Landings: Snap Downs
Snap Downs Snap downs are a nice way to introduce landing mechanics to basketballers, whether it be part of a rehabilitation program or a warm up. The examples in…
Agility Band Stepping
Agility Band Stepping
Agility Band: early stepping patterns Agility bands can be used to add progressive overload during exercises. Here US college baller Natalia is demonstrating drills that are focussing on lower…
Clock Yourself App
Clock Yourself App
Reactionary drills using Clock Yourself The Clock Yourself app is a great tool for therapists and athletes when introducing reactionary movements during the rehab process. These multi directional movements…
Controlled Contact
Controlled Contact
Contact drills during injury rehabilitation Whilst easy to miss during rehab, it is important to expose athletes to controlled contact drills to maintrain strength and confidence. Done well, controlled contact…
Hip Exercises : More than just the “glutes”
Hip Exercises : More than just the “glutes”
MORE THAN JUST THE GLUTES: Bias movement planes Often athletes and patients are advised to work on their "Glutes", and are then given generic exercises to "make the glutes switch…
