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ActivatePlyometricRunning
July 3, 2020

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…
RehabilitationStrength
June 26, 2020

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…
PrepareReactReactionary DrillsRehabilitation
June 26, 2020

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…
LandingsPrepareReduce Injury RiskRehabilitation
June 24, 2020

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…
PrepareRehabilitationStabilise
June 21, 2020

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…
PlyometricReactReactionary DrillsRehabilitation
June 21, 2020

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…
Rehabilitation
June 19, 2020

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…
Reduce Injury RiskRehabilitation
June 3, 2020

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…