Tuesday, February 07, 2006

Basketball Speed Training

In basketball, being able to shoot accurately is only a small
part of the game. Nearly anyone can shoot a basket on an empty
court with no distraction--the mark of a good player is to be
able to navigate the chaos of the court and still sink shot after
shot. That's not to say that an empty court isn't ideal, but
it's hard to come by in the course of an actual game--until now.

Being able to make the most of any turnover on the court is
the key to success at basketball. You need to be able to work
quickly and efficiently across the court to make a basket on
your opponent. If your team members are quick on their feet,
you'll see your team sinking more and more shots. Speed can do
much more than power up your offense. When your opponent has
a fast break opportunity, you need quick movement and coordination
to prevent an easy lay-up or a dunk. When your team plays with
increased speed, you'll see sharper, more effective defense and
a lot more stops.


Speedwork is essential to basketball because if your players
can clear the ball and make it down the court before your opponents
do, you get a clear and easy shot at the basket. Speed training
teaches your athletes how to move quickly, and how to put on
bursts of speed without getting winded. That translates to more
baskets--because you can get down the court and sink an easy
basket without catching your breath.


You don't need to be a science expert to train your team into a pack of speed machines, so go now to www.BasketballSpeedTraining.com for more information.