Everyone knows quick and fast are not the same attributes. You can be quick, but not fast. Or, you can be fast, but not quick. Guest Blogger Brian Schofield submitted this article called Basic Basketball Drills. I thought it was worth posting with the nasty winter weather we are having on the … [Read more...] about Basic Basketball Drills
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Coaching Books by John Wooden
One of my favorite all time coaches isn't a Track and Field coach. It's former UCLA Bruins Basketball coach John Wooden. Sure, he coached at an era when 3 point lines, the 45-35-22 second shot clock, dunking, huge egos and outrageous salaries were non-existent. I personally liked his … [Read more...] about Coaching Books by John Wooden
Six Keys to Success for Basketball Players
I'll be writing a lot of John Wooden articles in the near future. I've covered John Smith, Clyde Hart and Tom Tellez quite in detail, and it's time to cross sports, keeping the Coaching and success theme intact. I'll also do a few articles on another great basketball coach, Pat Riley. On that … [Read more...] about Six Keys to Success for Basketball Players
Increase Your Vertical Jump
In 1985, I was fortunate (or unfortunate) to be competing against Bruny Surin and Eldrick Floreal in the long and triple jump. Both of these athletes had their own successes later in life, but I still remember Bruny showing up for the Canada Games Trials wearing basketball high-tops and competing … [Read more...] about Increase Your Vertical Jump
15 Things You Should Know Before Beginning Depth Jumps
If you are serious about health and fitness, and if you are going to subscribe to only one email newsgroup, Supertraining is by far the most advanced one out there. Supertraining is devoted to sports, strength and fitness science, training, therapy and education. It was founded by the late … [Read more...] about 15 Things You Should Know Before Beginning Depth Jumps
