Agility bands can be used to add progressive overload during exercises.

Here US college baller Natalia is demonstrating drills that are focussing on lower limb strength and trunk control.

As the agility band stretches the resistance rapidly increased so ensure to stay within a distance that you can control, particularly when starting the return phase.

If used during team warm ups the band can be anchored around a (simliar sized) team mate. Alternatively loop the band around a strong hand rail or squat rack.

The external force of the band is also a way to introduce pertubation and controlled contact drills. Agility bands can be incorporated to rehabilitation for ankle, knee and lower limb injuries.

Stepping in the various directions will help target multiple muscle groups and train body positions that are important to control on court. Be sure to get those hands up and active!