Basketball is simply a game of starting and stopping.
Starting to run, and than stopping. Jumping, and than landing. Sliding and changing directions. Our strength and conditioning and fundamental development needs to reflect this:
RUNNING
Running applies in our first step. The whole idea is to find an angle, and than sprint for 2-3 steps into that angle. To improve our running, we need to establish equilibrium in our force couples. Our quads, hamstrings, glutes and calves all need to fire appropriately for our running become optimal.
STOPPING
Stopping applies to our finishing at the rim. After finding an angle and sprinting into it, we need to come to a stop. To stop, we need to receive force optimally through our quads, hams, glutes and calves.
JUMPING
We need to be explosive in our jump shot and our first step. This requires balance, deriving from the nervous system and tendon stiffness, which creates elasticity.
SLIDING
We need glute/ham mobility and strength to slide efficiently.
CHAGING DIRECTION
We need both core strength and a high functioning nervous system. With those two systems firing, our body will be able to process information faster.
