Friday, October 24, 2008

Jump Higher This Basketball Season

Elements of a Successful 12 Week Plyometric Program to Increase your Vertical Jump

  • Athletes must have appropriate strength levels and before starting a plyometric program
  • Proper Warm-Up that consists of preparatory movements that mimic running and jumping.  Jumps, hops and bounds are good ways to prepare for plyometrics
  • Quality over quantity with the correct amount of muscle fiber recruitment and stimulation, more is not necessarily better particularly if you are not giving the athlete proper recovery time
  • Best time to do plyometrics is during the pre-season twice a week in 2-3 week blocks to promote adaptation to the exercises

Here are a few throwback videos of mine you can try under professional supervision:




Improving Your Hops


Jumping Rope



Speaking of throwback...when am I going to see players like this again?:









A Free Workout Just for You


5 Spot Shooting Alternate Shot and Pull-Up 1:30 per Spot
Dribble Series "Beat Two" 15 minutes
Pin Down and Flare Shooting 15 minutes
Super 8 Transition Shooting 15 minutes
P&R Shooting 15 minutes
Finish with Tiger Woods Shooting Drill Lowest Score Wins