Complete Conditioning for Basketball presents the ultimate in training for the sport from the National Basketball Conditioning Coaches Association, the experts who work daily to maximize the performance potential of the game's top stars. Build your strength and power to be a beast on the boards. Improve your quickness and agility to be a defensive stopper. Increase your vertical jump to rise over defenders for uncontested shots. Get the most out of your workouts and add new dimensions to your game. Complete Conditioning for Basketball will help you to fulfill your potential and make the most of every opportunity on the court.
Today's athletes are breaking records thanks to significant advances in sports training. This comprehensive guide combines modern methods with sample training programs, workouts, and drills, making it an essential resource for conditioning this season. It outlines the principles and practices of contemporary athletic training, focusing on building a conditioning program through testing and enhancing nine essential fitness components: power, strength, speed, quickness, coordination, agility, flexibility, local muscular endurance, and cardiovascular capacity. The training exercises and drills are tailored to sport-specific performance factors, and the program is periodized for peak performance during critical competitive moments. Additionally, it includes safe and effective reconditioning regimens for athletes recovering from injuries. Featuring contributions from 22 respected experts, including strength and conditioning coaches from top sports organizations like the Cleveland Indians and Miami Heat, this guide shares the best drills and workouts for developing athletic potential across 11 sports. Renowned figures such as Don Chu, Mark Verstegen, and Tudor Bompa provide invaluable insights into their training specialties. This revolutionary system represents the future of athletic strength and conditioning, serving as a vital resource for coaches and athletes alike.
