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…
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…
Hip Mobility. Unders and Overs
Hip Mobility. Unders and Overs
Hurdle Unders and Overs Hip mobility is crucial for basketballers, allowing players to sit into their stance, and change direction with a low centre of gravity. Low back pain…
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…
Spanish Squat straps
Spanish Squat straps
Spanish squats are a great exercise to help load the quads and reduce anterior knee pain. Research has shown Isometric Spanish squats to be an effective exercise to help reduce…
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…
Warm Up: Stick Mobility
Warm Up: Stick Mobility
WARM UP: Stick Mobility series Looking for a bit of variety to add to your court warm up? Try out this nice and quick mobility series using a dowel (broomstick).…
