I am sure most teams have started, what does your team do that sets it apart from the others to make it better? Running? Lifting Weights? Plyometrics? All of the above?

 

With the grueling schedule (no break over Christmas) is this too much for younger players? Or does it mature them quicker?

I think it builds strength and maturity, especially for those players who do not play fall sports. The question is; is it legal to require players to come to conditioning prior to Oct. 16th?

I think it builds strength and maturity, especially for those players who do not play fall sports. The question is; is it legal to require players to come to conditioning prior to Oct. 16th?

 

 

It's not required.

 

Sure you can still play if you don't come to conditionings. No problem!:ylsuper:

Most sports including basketball, football and baseball have become year around. With off season weight training, camps and other sports specific things, kids are not getting the rest they used too, the dead period is only two weeks and most kids feel pressure to keep up some kind of workout. Does this contribute to injuries? I agree that it (pre-season conditioning) is good but what do you do to keep your kids fresh and interested?

 

Most schools do take some time off, but once pre-season conditioning begins, in the real world the sport has started. Is it that important to get in shape in early Sept, when games don't start till late November?

I think the year round sports have caused our numbers to be real down in HS sports. Coaches are forcing young athletes to choose between sports. It is unfair and I wish KHSAA would step in a make a change. Most kids even the "dedicated" ones would like to have some time to rest and focus on lifting and getting stronger. Hard to do with year round practice, offical or unoffical.

I understand that pre-season conditioning is "optional"...however, I am all for it. I believe the kids, whether they play a sport or not should have fitness as part of their regimen. To stay in shape, it does not have to be every day during the off season. They do need time to enjoy the offseason.

 

I am just as concerned about during the season. I have seen situations where players get OUT of shape as the season goes on.. That is not all the coaches fault, but practices were all about running through plays, and kids that did not log significant game minutes got out of shape.

I am sure most teams have started, what does your team do that sets it apart from the others to make it better? Running? Lifting Weights? Plyometrics? All of the above?

 

With the grueling schedule (no break over Christmas) is this too much for younger players? Or does it mature them quicker?

I've always liked Plyometrics, with regard to sports training. Keeping the fast twitch muscles active and working on explosiveness, will help in Basketball in many aspects.

 

A schedule incorporating running, lifting, bands and ply-o's, along with proper stretching and nutrition, should be in any program.

 

Most of the programs I have, are designed for Baseball.

My fault lies with the practice. Not the conditioning. When I talk about practice I mean things such as 7 on 7 all throughout the summer or 30 summer basketball games. To me thoses things are out of control.

 

I have found most kids enjoy the lifting and some of runing/ploys b/c they see results. In weights they physically get bigger and stronger. In the running they get faster.

I've always liked Plyometrics, with regard to sports training. Keeping the fast twitch muscles active and working on explosiveness, will help in Basketball in many aspects.

 

A schedule incorporating running, lifting, bands and ply-o's, along with proper stretching and nutrition, should be in any program.

 

Most of the programs I have, are designed for Baseball.

 

I agree.:thumb: My son is an 8th grader and he doesnt play football but plays basketball 8 months typically out of the year. This fall we are working on conditioning and plyometrics as well as stretching.

I have used the "ladder drills" along with plyometrics and other conditioning drills. It works great for big guys and working on their footwork in addition to just running sprints, distance, etc.

I have used the "ladder drills" along with plyometrics and other conditioning drills. It works great for big guys and working on their footwork in addition to just running sprints, distance, etc.

 

This is a nice site for plyometric stuff if anyone is interested.

 

http://www.sport-fitness-advisor.com/plyometric.html

I agree.:thumb: My son is an 8th grader and he doesnt play football but plays basketball 8 months typically out of the year. This fall we are working on conditioning and plyometrics as well as stretching.

You'll see his explosiveness and stamina improve.

 

I'm a big believer, in plyometrics. I also, like band work in toning and stretching. Medicine ball, both in throwing drills and full extension drills, will help upper body and core conditioning.

Cross training, interval training, and some kind of jumping program with ropes, stairs, or agility's are great for basketball! Medicine balls are great as well.

Medicine Ball - Stand in open door way (block/brick building), with arm extended above head and finger tips, toward ceiling above door header. Look straight ahead and not above. Take a 6lb MB and bounce into wall, keeping extended and with tension in the arm. Use only your fingertips, to control MB and the bounce.

 

3 sets of 15, complete one arm first and then move onto other. Arm should only flex back slightly and attempt to keep shoulders straight. This is an excellent rotator cuff strengthening exercise and arm drill, in general.