Is Coaching Basketball Really Rocket Science?
Two of the main components of Coaching Basketball addressed in practices are strength and conditioning. The ability out run, out work, and out hussle your opponent is a big part of team success. By the end of the game it could mean the difference between winning and losing. Therefore, one of the very first things a coach will do, even before touching a ball, is a week of calisthenics. This can be monotonous for the players during this week of heavily concentrated specialty training. However, although the players may dislike it, it will benefit each and every one of them later on in the season. Conditioning is something that most players can’t stand to do, but they’ll appreciate it later. Unfortunately injuries are a big part of the game and the first week of practice will help prevent a team from having major injuries. Some of the drills used for getting in shape are suicides all the way down the floor, wind sprints, and running back and forth through obstacles. After the first week is
