5 Reasons to Train vs Just Running or Playing Ball
5 Reasons You Should Train this Off-season Instead of Immediately Playing Another Season
1. Adding another element
This season coach didn't let you shoot the three. Instead of playing in games, you could be getting up 500 shots a day. That's muscle memory.
2. Using the same muscles
During the season you used the same muscles. Training allows you to cross train which prevents injuries and makes you stronger.
3. Fewer games = less miles
Your favorite player played high school and travel ball. Now they are in the league and can't stay healthy. Fewer games = less wear and tear.
4. Repetition Leads to Injury (RLTI)
Repetition is the key to muscle memory and success. Playing games is repetitive, but it arrives in a high stress environment. Playing 30 high school games and then 30 in the spring and 30 games in the summer, doesn't allow for time to study the game, work on deficiencies, or time to get stronger and faster. Implementing training from the Wheel of Sport and body-weight or weight training allows the body to develop muscles not used in the game. That means an unintentional step on a foot won't lead to an ankle strain, and fatigue injuries are less likely.
5. A Foundation is Laid
Before the House is Built
Carrying extra weight? During the offseason you can
target those problem areas with a 2–4-week routine.
Can't touch the rim? During the offseason you can
implement a squat, resistance, plyometric routine to
improve your vertical.
Can't grab rebounds? Grab a slam ball or medicine
ball and do squat throws. The offseason allows you to
find your problem areas and improve. Playing travel
basketball in events where you might end up playing 3
games in a day leading to serious injury, is a sure way
to shorten your career. Build a house on sticks instead
of bricks and it all falls down.
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