
Training that Improves Deceleration in Basketball
Basketball is dominated by acceleration and deceleration. Players may hit ~15 high-intensity accelerations and ~40 high-intensity decelerations per game. This
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Basketball is dominated by acceleration and deceleration. Players may hit ~15 high-intensity accelerations and ~40 high-intensity decelerations per game. This
Coaches often choose exercises based on which ones show the biggest EMG signal. But adaptation is driven by mechanical tension
Basketball is characterized by hard stops and sharp changes of direction, with ~95 total decels and ~40 high-intensity decels per
I get asked about force plates metrics often. And one of the most common questions is "what is the
Coaches chase speed through strength and power work. The relationship is real, but not linear forever. At some point, “more”
Strength and conditioning is simple in theory: consistent training, smart progression, and athlete buy-in. However, in reality, most coaches operate
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This free guide breaks down the latest research on tendinopathy and gives you a practical, progressive framework for tendon rehab.
This free guide breaks down two studies on the Dynamic Strength Index (DSI) in basketball players. Learn what the DSI
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