What would happen if I didnt wait until August? Would it affect my lifting gains?
It may effect your gains a bit. I doubt it would kill your strength or mass building. Just be smart with it and keep the volume in check. If your lifts aren’t increasing you may want to cut back on the amount of your running. Keep track on your weight gain, strength increase, total feel to determine how much you do.
EC:
Point well taken! But do you think that it is important to take into consideration body type and athletic attributes when designing a strength and conditioning program?
I respect your opinion and would like to know what you think.
[quote]Baller1950 wrote:
If someone would like to give me a sample basketball conditioning workout, I would really appreciate it.
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here’s a very basic and challenging hoop drill for you to incorporate into your weekly routine. after your warmup and stretching, start shooting jumpers. (no set shots) when you miss a shot, chase it down (fast) and lay it up right away. pay attention to your footwork on the putback. after you lay it in, you’re back to shooting jumpers until you miss. a good starting goal is 100 total buckets. (if you’re already in game shape. and if not, this will certainly help)
perfect your j. makes it easier to get to the rack. besides there’s always room on the squad for someone with a turnaround fadeaway. good luck…
[quote]Baller1950 wrote:
Damnit! I dont even want to ask questions anymore. Everyone ALWAYS says something different. I get all confused… [/quote]
I recommend that you consider purchasing 3 books:
- Peak Performance Training for Basketball by: Thomas Emma
- 52-Week Basketball Training by: Chip Sigmon
- Total Basketball Fitness by: Ben Cook
All these authors have years of experience with elite athletes, but their methods can be adapted for your needs. Their books provide extensive info and illustrations. They all lay out an annual training template that includes anaerobic and aerobic training. Although I believe Mr. Cook’s book is better, you can’t go wrong with any of them.
Emma’s book has a running program which incorporates both types of running and is easy to follow. It might be your best bet.
If you have any colleges in your area contact their basketball programs and see if you get anyone to recommend a running program.
The shooting drill that another writer listed is great, if as he suggests, you work hard and pay attention to your footwork and shooting form.
Take what seems to make sense from all this input you’re getting. Then set some measurable goal(s), put a program together, bite the bullet and get started. Keep records of what you are doing. And in 4 wks. evaluate your progress and tweak the program as necessary.
Try this website for basketball specific info including conditioning info:
bbhighway.com
Good luck.
Baller:
I wanted to add another book to that list I made-up on 7/2/05:
Sports Speed by: George Dintiman and Bob Ward, 3rd Ed.
It’s a popular work that should clear up some of your concerns about balancing anaerobic and aerobic training for your conditioning program. It contains specific prescriptions for sports such as ours and explains some of the science behind them. In all, a can’t miss source of info for you.