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The Role of Plyometrics in Basketball Injury Prevention
Plyometrics when progressed properly is an excellent tool to improve performance and prevent injuries in basketball. Ask any coach and they will tell you all players need to perform hundreds of Plyometric drills and to become better athletes. This is not only a false theory but a very dangerous one. Plyometrics should be progressed properly…
The Role of The Foam Roller in Basketball Injury Prevention
Foam Roll The Foam Roller is a very important tool in basketball injury prevention. It is a small cylinder object that allows an athlete to apply pressure using his or her own body weight. The foam roll ranges in size and density. Usually the darker the color the denser (firm) the roller is. The foam…
Strength Is The Key to Preventing Injury in Basketball
When it comes to basketball injury prevention, Strength is as the foundation. To take it a step further if an athlete wants to improve any physical attribute , run faster, jump higher, become quicker, or reduce injury strength is a major part of the equation. For some reason in the basketball world, strength is one…
How to Prevent Ankle Sprains In Basketball
One of the most common injuries in sports, especially basketball, is an ankle sprain. With all the jumping, cutting, and running involved in basketball, players sprain their ankle very frequently. In this article I will attempt to show you how to minimize the chances of spraining your ankle. Types of Ankle Sprains The two most…
Is Squatting Good for Preventing Common Sports Injuries
One of the most frequent questions I get asked is: Are squats good for the knees in basketball players? Generally the answer depends on who you ask. Squats are a great total body workout. There are not many exercises that display totally body strength like the squat. In this article I will give you some…
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