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Girls Basketball Workout Program Access
Squats and deadlifts for power; landmine reverse lunges are excellent for improving change-of-direction speed.
Focus on the "vital few" skills that account for the most impact on the court. Girls Basketball Workout Program
Eat meals rich in lean proteins, whole grains, and fruits/vegetables to aid muscle repair. Increase carbohydrate intake on heavy training days. Squats and deadlifts for power; landmine reverse lunges
Incorporate planks and rotational twists to aid in hip dissociation and pivoting. 3. Conditioning & Agility Basketball is a game of short, explosive bursts. Increase carbohydrate intake on heavy training days
Spend 5–10 minutes on pound dribbles, crossovers, and figure-eights to build ambidexterity.
A proper girls' basketball workout program balances (ball handling and shooting) with physical conditioning (strength and agility) to improve overall performance and reduce injury risk. For most youth and high school players, a schedule of three full-body workouts per week during the off-season is ideal. 1. Skill Development Drills (Daily)
Include box jumps or lateral bounds to increase vertical leap and lateral quickness.