Few days ago we had basketball tryouts and I found out that I made the team. Our team is undersized that is why our coach wants us to play an outside and fast paced game. The main reason I got on the team is because I was able to keep up with a fast paced game and play good defense. My position is going to be either point guard or shooting guard. What are some good workouts to get stronger and faster? I am 15 years old and weigh 117 pounds and am 5 feet 4 inches. I need to gain a little more speed and get stronger.
2006-11-08 23:29:32 · 4 answers · asked by Apollos 1 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
Endurance exercise can help improve both speed and strength. Do each of the follow for minute and march in place for a minute keeping the knees lifted inbetween each move.
Pretend Jump Shot - lead with the left foot first and then the next minute lead with the right
Shuffle back and forth three steps to each side and stay low like you are almost squatting
Quick Feet - the legs wide run in place as fast as you can while staying lower in a squat-like position
Jump Rope
Lateral Leaps - pick up the right leg leap to the right and then back to the left
Tire Jumps - leading with the right foot step forward like you are stepping into a tire and then bring the left foot forward, right foot back and left foot back. be sure to really pick up the feet (remember up over the tire) and pick up the pace to a run and than switch the next minute so your left foot is leading
2006-11-09 00:46:33 · answer #1 · answered by GingerGirl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Squats for Quadricep and Hamstring strength. Seated calf raises for Calf stength. And lots of cardio, such as swimming or running-since basketball requires so much cardio-type fitness. Strength shouldn't be as much of a consideration as speed and endurance for a basketball player.
2006-11-08 23:33:08 · answer #2 · answered by Average Joe 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Point guards get higher via gambling video games. Go to you neigborhood park and get pickup video games. Bring a few your peers and train rapid breaking, with you main. Shooting is whatever you'll paintings to your possess.
2016-09-01 09:43:07 · answer #3 · answered by adamek 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only way you can gain speed like that is to focus. Nobody can control you besides you. Play hard!
2006-11-08 23:34:01 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋