It’ll be difficult, uncomfortable at times, and definitely a bit unique. But you’ll find yourself becoming a WAY more fluid hooper, and the ball will start to feel like an extension of your body as you do things you may have never expected!
Over the course of the mini-program, you’ll work on the 3 big pillars of ballhandling:
1. Ball control.
2. Movement.
3. Psychology and feel.
And do it in a way like never before.
Structure: the program is built as a routine to either be added to a current Virtual Academy or workout regimen. For instance, if you already have a workout program going, this is an easy way to add in some challenging drills to skyrocket your ballhandling ability without much added time.
Skill Level: the program is designed for higher-level ballhandlers who have a good foundation of ball control and movement ability. Players who have completed the Ultimate Ballhandling Program are most likely ready to take on the challenge!
Length of Workouts: these workouts should take between 15-40 minutes (roughly 4 drills and 2 "series" per day), but can be customized to make sure it fits your schedule!
General Movement Skill & Fluidity: the best defenders are amazing movers. No movement feels uncomfortable to them, and they're able to use a wide variety of solutions to stay in front of that offensive player! Once we start moving more fluidly by training qualities such as general coordination, the stretch shortening cycle, efficient deceleration and acceleration, and more, we become better movers. As great movers, becoming a lockdown defender then becomes 100x easier.
Defense-Specific Skills: our 12 skill focuses are the crossover step, sprinting to recover, anticipation, bracing up to absorb contact, contests & closeouts, ball pressure, getting through screens, shooting gaps, swiping effectively for steals, initiating contact, baiting offensive players, and help side positioning. All of these are foundational defensive skills that we break down in the film room, train, and perfect!
Positional Strength: while we will hammer home some traditional strength exercises like the squat and deadlift, much of what we train in the program is called positional strength, or being comfortable and confident in positions that we see often as we move around the court. Not only will this help you absorb contact, change direction, and feel more confident defensively, it'll reduce your risk of injury, too.
What resources do I need? Just a ball and a bit of space!
Can I do the program during my season? 100%. Once again, every athlete on the Virtual Academy is encouraged to customize the workouts to their circumstances, so some workouts can be done in even 15 minutes by cutting out drills that aren't relevant in-season, demand too much physically, or even simply take too long! Plus, this program is meant to be shorter sessions, anyways.
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Coaching experience in 32 countries.
Provides consulting, film breakdowns, and training programs to NBA and EuroLeague players year-round.
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Please note that as with any resistance training program, there are inherent health and safety risks that accompany the completing the Ultimate Athleticism Program. By performing the program, you are agreeing that you have been screened by a medical professional to clear you for intense exercise, and that By Any Means, LLC is not liable for any health issues, injuries, or worse that come about.Wide No information in the program is considered professional medical advice, this is strictly a blueprint for basketball players to safely train in the gym.
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