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Tag Archives: movement
Improving ankle and hip mobility for better basketball performance
I work with a couple players who are so tight that I don’t know how they even play basketball. Several guys are unable to get into a full squat position. You never play in a full squat in basketball, but … Continue reading
The Genius of Roger Federer
I have written about Roger Federer with regards to athleticism on several occasions (here and here). In a recent New York Times article, Federer’s fitness coach adds some insider insight into Federer’s genius:
Athleticism, Movement, and Skill
On this blog, I have written about athleticism in relation to Steve Nash, Roger Federer, and Jimmer Fredette, and argued that the media and others misunderstand the terms athletic and athleticism and use athletic as a synonym with power. Steve … Continue reading
Crossfit Training and Basketball Training
Crossfit is a gym, a lifestyle, a cult, or a training style, depending on your point of view. While Crossfitters swear by it, most strength & conditioning coaches disparage it. In my limited experience with Crossfit, I believe the owner/founder … Continue reading
Should a basketball player rest an injury?
A couple weeks ago, I hurt my hip. I imagine that I hurt it while lifting weights, though I did not feel any pain until I was sitting through a lecture. When it did not feel better the following day, … Continue reading
Posted in Injury Prevention
Tagged ankle injuries, injury rehabiltation, movement, strength
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Athleticism and Athletic Flaws
Originally published in Hard2Guard Player Development Newsletters, Volume 4. Stability, Sport and Performance Movement by Joanne Elphinston concludes with a couple important points: “Technical problems are not ‘personal style’ just because the athlete is a high flyer. The best performer is … Continue reading
Posted in Athleticism
Tagged ACL injury prevention, Joanne Elphinston, movement, Roger Federer, Steve Nash
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