The Football Faq!((PLEASE READ BEFORE STARTING A THREAD ABOUT FOOTBALL Q's))

[TooHigh]

Hey I'm already pretty athletic/explosive but I want to improve on it. I have 31"vert, clean 265,squat 455, but it seem like I can't improve. What can I do?

You're already pretty strong in squats, so it's just about training the nervous system to be explosive. I'd advise adding depth jumps between sets of squats. (Google them if you don't know what they are.) Give this about four weeks and I bet you'll see improvement

[Jimbo48]

You're already pretty strong in squats, so it's just about training the nervous system to be explosive. I'd advise adding depth jumps between sets of squats. (Google them if you don't know what they are.) Give this about four weeks and I bet you'll see improvement

Depth jumps should be done before squats. As with all plyos, they should be done when your legs are well rested in order to train your CNS appropriately.

You have sufficient strength. You just need to add some plyos one or two days a week.

[6Zeros]

Something that worked great for me was I bought 2 1gallon cans of beans. The tops of them should be about palming size and fairly comfortably. When I would watch TV at night or on the weekends I would sit in a chair and during commercial breaks palm the tops of the cans and try to hold it through the commercial break without letting go while letting my arms hang down beside me. It might take a couple of weeks but after a while your grip will get stronger for a ball. And because of how it makes you use your fingers it is close to a bball grip. Hope this helps.

Great idea!!!

[dumbbell_detrick]

Hey everyone, I wanted to create a thread where people could come to ask questions about basketball pertaining to drills to do, training on the court and off the court as well.

Basketball is my passion and I plan to continue coaching as my career. I am in the midst of putting together a website as well where all input is welcomed.

My knowledge comes from playing throughout my whole life, coaching the HS level, and learning from some innovators at the elite levels. Anyway, I hope this serves as a knowledgeable thread where users can get the most out of it.

Thanks!

in I use to coach basketball at my local boys and girls club before i joined the navy and when I made it here its not the same as it was when i was in tx. I would love to coach again. I've played my entire life still get on the court every now and then not as much as i want. i would love to play pick up games weekly.

[TwiceTheSpeed]

NEWEST CORE WORKOUT CHALLENGE...TRY THIS AND POST YOUR RESPONSE!! (AND THERE'S A VERY HOT GIRL IN THIS VIDEO)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fphVS5pyNxc

[Cutiepie89]

my volleyball coach told me to do one leg pistol squats, r these effective? :O

I will be hosting this thread in effort to answer all questions related to athletic enhancement questions:

Vertical Jump Training
Speed Training
Power Training
Core Training
Specific Sport Training

You name it and I will do my best to answer your questions.

[Cutiepie89]

squats, box jumps, sprints, line sprints, dead lift, front squats?

So, what exercises would you guys recommend for me to increase my explosiveness for football?

[Cutiepie89]

Should I stay on a push/pull split in addition to plyo and oly lifting? or just do VJB with power cleans?

you can probly do them all, see what works best.. i did vjb plyo oly

[Cutiepie89]

Below parallel is fine. You do less weight with ATG squats and amount of weight is key.

yeah, agreeed!

[ShweezyBTFO]

Question for anyone doing a VJB workout program: Is it OK to do an upper body weightlifting workout on the same day as a plyometrics workout? Or should it be a separate day?

[kaosassassin]

Hey guys,

Training for next rugby season, trying to break into grades next year so need to get my peak. What program would be best, Texas or West side for skinny bastard part 3? Both different programs so not really sure. Also really feeling the flab now as have been bulking for quite a while, should i wait until the pre-season training starts to cut so i can have the forced sprints in?
Stats:
WeightL: 96kg
Height: 186cm
Position: Second Row
Bench: 85kg 1x5
Squat: 135kg 1x5
Deadlift: 165kg 1x5

[Marzzz]

Hello!


I'm very new to this Rugby thing and I have ever seen such an interesting game. I was planning to join the Rugby team at my school but for some reason it only has a functioning Women's Rugby team, sadly. I want understand and learn more of the game of Rugby but I don't have cable and don't know where to start.

[McFlavour]

Hello!


I'm very new to this Rugby thing and I have ever seen such an interesting game. I was planning to join the Rugby team at my school but for some reason it only has a functioning Women's Rugby team, sadly. I want understand and learn more of the game of Rugby but I don't have cable and don't know where to start.

try youtube, this video should help out a bit

[helenkyle]

I need to increase vert for basketball, and I need to keep my endurance so I can't neglect that.

Have you used the vertical jump bible? Do you recommend it? Do you have a training program of your own that I may use?

Never . i'd like to have a try

[rjones416]

does the shoes you wear affect your vertical leap? after lifting in my chucks i went to the basketball court to see how high i can jump. i only made one running attempt and i only grabbed the second row of diamonds on the net from the bottom. im guessing i would do better if i didnt do it after a workout right?

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[gootch]

Squats & Air Alert will increase your vert. Squats is what helped me dunk before ... and I'm asian!

[Suit]

In.

I am a HS coach.

I am open to any questions as well. 100% srs (how to get started, how to get on staff etc)

or if anyone wants to talk basketball (from a coaching/training perspective)

[RMBros]

My son is about to start "Small Fry" Basketball - it's a YMCA sports program for 3-4 yr olds, just to introduce them to sports and being coached.

As you can imagine, it turns chaotic pretty quickly, but a few of the kids seem to grab on to at least some of the skills.

My little guy loves to dribble and can actually do a pretty good job, so I'm hoping to keep the momentum going for him.

Now for the questions:

Best skills for kids that age to learn? (my thought was passing and the basics of a jump shot, since most can't get the hang of dribbling)
Drills/practice for whatever skill you answered above?
And, if this is anything like the "Small Fry" soccer, tips for keeping them shooting at the right goal?

I know it's early for these kids, but I really want them (especially my son) to have a good experience and at least a little desire to participate in other sports.

[tomac013]

Type of shoes is not at all critical. You either have the ability to get up or you don't.
Do not make the mistake of thinking any brand of shoe out there will magically give you 6inches on your vert.
Shoes that offer the correct support for your arch and ankles is all you need.

[zainab783]

Hay Great thread

these are useful tips

[Suit]

My son is about to start "Small Fry" Basketball - it's a YMCA sports program for 3-4 yr olds, just to introduce them to sports and being coached.

As you can imagine, it turns chaotic pretty quickly, but a few of the kids seem to grab on to at least some of the skills.

My little guy loves to dribble and can actually do a pretty good job, so I'm hoping to keep the momentum going for him.

Now for the questions:

Best skills for kids that age to learn? (my thought was passing and the basics of a jump shot, since most can't get the hang of dribbling)
Drills/practice for whatever skill you answered above?
And, if this is anything like the "Small Fry" soccer, tips for keeping them shooting at the right goal?

I know it's early for these kids, but I really want them (especially my son) to have a good experience and at least a little desire to participate in other sports.

At that age you should just be watching basketball with him, showing him how to just dribble the ball and how to pass it. (taking him to one would be better and getting him a jersey, yeah expensive but you know little kids, what they get and enjoy when younger translates to later ages)


Don't bother with shooting, save that till he is ~8-9 when he can grasp the concept of shooting. Right now, him like every other kid just chucks the ball up there with both hands lol

As for the 'which basket' ordeal... good luck lol. Some kids get it right now, some don't. Some can learn and remember, some will learn and forget.

[handyjumps11]

I need to increase vert for basketball, and I need to keep my endurance so I can't neglect that.

Have you used the vertical jump bible? Do you recommend it? Do you have a training program of your own that I may use?

Hey i just startd duing program vxp...and i gained about 3 inches on my running vertical within a week... look on youtube..."jumping high progression"... yo ive tried everything but this is really working

[RMBros]

At that age you should just be watching basketball with him, showing him how to just dribble the ball and how to pass it. (taking him to one would be better and getting him a jersey, yeah expensive but you know little kids, what they get and enjoy when younger translates to later ages)


Don't bother with shooting, save that till he is ~8-9 when he can grasp the concept of shooting. Right now, him like every other kid just chucks the ball up there with both hands lol

As for the 'which basket' ordeal... good luck lol. Some kids get it right now, some don't. Some can learn and remember, some will learn and forget.

We get a "jersey" for each Small Fry sport, so we've got T-Ball and Soccer shirts and we're going to get one for Basketball as well - I've just got my fingers crossed that it isn't red.......again.

Not even sure how high the goals are going to be - maybe they let the little guys dunk.

Dribble and pass fits right in with what I was thinking, just wanted to see if there was any other input - all my Basketball skills came from pickup/playground, so I was thinking I might be missing something, coaching-wise.

[Suit]

We get a "jersey" for each Small Fry sport, so we've got T-Ball and Soccer shirts and we're going to get one for Basketball as well - I've just got my fingers crossed that it isn't red.......again.

Not even sure how high the goals are going to be - maybe they let the little guys dunk.

Dribble and pass fits right in with what I was thinking, just wanted to see if there was any other input - all my Basketball skills came from pickup/playground, so I was thinking I might be missing something, coaching-wise.

I was talking more of finding a time to go to a Mavs game and get him one of their jerseys or hats lol

If it is anything like around here, the little ones will be playing on high school hoops. Most of them end up doing the granny shot, some can use both hands and push the ball.

[RMBros]

I was talking more of finding a time to go to a Mavs game and get him one of their jerseys or hats lol

If it is anything like around here, the little ones will be playing on high school hoops. Most of them end up doing the granny shot, some can use both hands and push the ball.

A Mavs jersey would be pretty cool - if they would win a damn game.

We took his sister to a Nuggets game when we lived in CO - she was 2 or so and every time the crowd cheered, she acted like she thought it was for her. She spent most of the game looking up into the stands rather than watching the game.

I haven't been to see the Mavs since they played the Showtime Lakers (feat. Kareem, Magic, James Worthy, AC Greene, Byron Scott, Michael Cooper, and, my fav, Kurt Rambis), so it may be time to go see a game in person.

Any reason to buy BBall/Hightops for a little guy? I don't figure he'll be doing enough breaking and jumping to have to worry about rolled ankles.

[anonymouscrayon]

High-School student here. Our basketball practice is from 3:30-5:30. I get home around 6:30 because I have to walk all the way. That being said, would it be better for me to lift weights early in the morning, before school or after practice? (btw my form isn't always good when I workout after practice)

[NJLife]

Type of shoes is not at all critical. You either have the ability to get up or you don't.
Do not make the mistake of thinking any brand of shoe out there will magically give you 6inches on your vert.
Shoes that offer the correct support for your arch and ankles is all you need.

ugh thats wrong. wearing a running shoe while trying to vertical jump has shown to limit your legs ability to use full power. the gel crap thats in the absorbs some of the forces. hehe

so it kind of does matter

[Ironbound27]

At 6'4" on the court, I want to be able to dunk already! Has anyone used Air Alert? Thoughts? Would it help me dunk? I can touch the rim on a standard 10 foot hoop, possibly grab if on a good day.

[Suit]

A Mavs jersey would be pretty cool - if they would win a damn game.

We took his sister to a Nuggets game when we lived in CO - she was 2 or so and every time the crowd cheered, she acted like she thought it was for her. She spent most of the game looking up into the stands rather than watching the game.

I haven't been to see the Mavs since they played the Showtime Lakers (feat. Kareem, Magic, James Worthy, AC Greene, Byron Scott, Michael Cooper, and, my fav, Kurt Rambis), so it may be time to go see a game in person.

Any reason to buy BBall/Hightops for a little guy? I don't figure he'll be doing enough breaking and jumping to have to worry about rolled ankles.

True, they can't do chit this year.

Yeah, lol, little ones at games = lulz

That would have been awesome to see. Jelly as fukc man.

For basketball, yeah, I would. Just because I would never step on a court without my shoes on. But that choice is obviously yours, since it is your money to spend.