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Prep boys basketball in Colorado a fundamentally flawed game (Denver Post, Mar. 6, 2011)
...But [coaches] all agree the lost art of basketball at the prep level begins with the basics, which too often aren't being taught well enough or are simply ignored... “You'd be surprised at how many kids don't have [basic skills]," longtime East boys coach Rudy Carey said... Mostly gone are the days when a player works on specifics of his or her game in the offseason and comes to a new season a more well-rounded player...
Videos & Opinion
Physical Skills Archive
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Warming up
Posted on October 6, 2011 | No CommentsIn this video we look at a few warm-up drills that focus on the primary muscle groups associated with basketball.
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Stretching
Posted on October 6, 2011 | No CommentsIn this video we look at a set of stretches that target the key muscle groups used in basketball.
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Quadriceps and Hamstring Exercises
Posted on October 6, 2011 | No CommentsThe quadriceps (the muscles on the front of your thigh) are the most important muscles in sports. They determine how fast you run, how high you jump, and how hard you can push.
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Core Muscle Exercises
Posted on October 6, 2011 | No CommentsCore exercises train the muscles in your pelvis, lower back, hips and abdomen to work in harmony. This leads to better balance and stability, whether on the playing field or in daily activities.
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Chest, Shoulder, and Triceps Exercises
Posted on October 6, 2011 | No CommentsThough biceps muscles get the most buzz, shooting and passing in basketball benefit most from strong triceps, shoulder and to a lesser extent chest muscles.
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Breathing Technique
Posted on October 5, 2011 | No CommentsIn this video we look at the fundamentals of breathing – specifically the best way to breathe when you’re engaged in strenuous, aerobic exercise like you would encounter in a basketball game or practice.
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Shoe Maintenance
Posted on October 5, 2011 | No CommentsIn this video we look at the most fundamental skill in basketball – taking care of your shoes.
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Basic Running Technique
Posted on October 5, 2011 | No CommentsIn this video we look at the fundamentals of running. The goal will be to make you a more efficient and effective runner on the basketball court.
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Jumping Technique
Posted on October 5, 2011 | No CommentsIn this video we look at the fundamentals of jumping. We look at the basic body movement required to get as much out of your jump as possible and then we look at timing your jump.
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Athletic Stance
Posted on October 4, 2011 | No CommentsThe athletic stance forms the core of almost all movements in basketball, both offense and defense. It’s the optimum body position for quickness and because of that, it can be found in almost all sports where quickness is needed.