How to get fit for basketball?Pls ppl who consider themselves educated in this sport and pls read the details?

Now some people are telling me to run long distances for stamina while other people are telling me that running long distance would actually be harmful because basketball is a fast paced game . So I'm supposed to find some sort of happy ratio between endurance and short bursts. Can any1 suggest a distance which wud be beneficial for this particular sport andante I lift light weights more times or lift heavy weights but fewer times . Pls help|||First and foremost I must applaud you for taking a further step for going over and beyond regarding getting your body into basketball shape. Addressing the distance, what would be ideal is nothing that exceeds 3 miles, 2-3 times a week for optimum endurance response. What would be ideal in my opinion would be to run 2-5 200's and then split your workout between 40-50 yard dashes with good ready positions, starting with an explosive 3 step get-out, fingers open, hip flexors down, head down, pure explosion, running each of those between 5-7 times. I would also endorse incorporation plyometric explosion movements into your workout.





Its great to see that your using weights. Remember to work the big muscle groups...shoulders, back, legs, should be your primary focus. Try to use a lot of your natural body weights by doing dips, pull-ups, and push-ups, with an extreme focus on your core area.





I would also recommend, shocking your system by stimulating it with irregularity workouts not letting muscle memory become consistent, thus you will get better performance and productivity and responses from your body and performance.





Enclosing, I would add resistance training as an option. Remember, your body is ready to perform to its max level. Ensure to give your body a qualifying protein supplement to assist with your overall productivity. Good luck.





Regards,





Insightsportx, Basketball Training Aid|||I am in the 8th grade trying out for varsity because I am good. I averaged 32.8 ppg/6.3 apg/4 rpg/0.98 spg/bpg1.04 on my 7th grade school team. I do the following and it really works:


1) Go to a local track: it is safer to job on a track because there are very few holes in it compared to the streets.


2) Don't turn on your ipod/iphone when doing the following, you wont have music during the actual game so don't get used to it pumping u up


3) jog for 1 mile


4) walk a 1/2 mile


5) job for 1/2 mile


6) do a 40 yd dash


7) do a 75 yd dash


8)do a 100 yd dash(look at your times and see if you got better o worse)


***You should be getting more fit by the moment|||Basketball is a vigorous sport.





Your cardiovascular fitness and your vertical ability are important to be able to play better in basketball.





To improve cardiovascular you could do the beep test daily





To improve vertical ability you could try jumping and attempt to touch the ceiling of your house|||Run some suicides.

How do you soften a basketball?

i have a spalding infusion basketball and it is hard as a rock, when i dribble it , its not like a regular b ball. its pumped correctly and its hard in the grip. it bounces like its flat but everything is fine with it|||1st bounce it as much as possible that will soften it 2nd let a tiny bit of air once a week for 3 weeks only that will do it and remember just a tiny bit|||if it bounces like it's flat, you don't have enough air in it.....|||Buy a new one. The rubber on yours has deteriorated beyond help. Cannot leave basketballs out in the weather for this reason. Basketball is an indoor sport.|||get a new one for christmas........Merry christmas!

How do you remove a basketball hoop?

I have an old rusty in-ground basketball hoop system, the pole and stuff in a cement cylinder in the ground. Is there a [convenient] way to get rid of it?|||I assume it's a steel post? If so, get a 9" grinder with a metal cutting wheel and zip it off at ground level. It would take me less than 5 minutes so it shouldn't take a novice too much longer. Be careful it doesn't grab on the blade or it could rip your arms clean out of their sockets. Or better yet, get a blow torch a burn it off! Be sure to use a cigar to light the torch though. Your neighbours will be really impressed.|||Play lumberjack and chop it down.|||i love the above answer..

Would a basketball scout consider someone who has had two knee surgeries?

My daughter, a basketball player, thinks she may be offered a basketball scholarship. Would she even be considered since she has had two knee surgeries, ACL, and meniscus? Or would the knee injuries prevent her from even being considered?|||I believe that the scout would keep the injuries/surgeries in mind, but if they watch her and are blown away, I'm sure they'd consider her. Especially if she's healthy right now.|||Dejuan Blair, a current player for the San Antonio Spurs, had multiple knee surgeries and eventually had to have his ACLs removed in high school. He was still heavily recruited and went to Pittsburgh. So if she is good she will be considered.|||Yes if you are good they will take you, unfortunately if two players have equal talent they'll take the healthier one first.|||if she is really good but keep in mind they will have greg oden injured most of his carrer

What is the difference between basketball shoes and normal running shoes?

I just recently bought basketball but they were over 100$ But I can't actually feel the difference between these and my old sneakers that were much cheaper? I am thinking that if I know what the difference is then I might start to notice it more :) Thanks for all your help!|||basketball shoes have ankle support and are meant for basketball while running shoes have flexibility and arch support that you need for running.|||Basketball shoe is a generic name for the footwear especially designed for sports and other forms of physical exercise. Nowadays, these are used for casual everyday activities. As far as my opinion is concerned, these are more comfortable than normal shoes and good for people who want to be fit and relaxed. For more information, you can visit http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basketball_shoe.


To see variety of basketball shoe, you can visit this http://www.triforcesports.com.au/

How to become a certified basketball official in Massachusetts? Any info?

I am interested in becoming a basketball official on the side. I am really looking to just do Adult League games and things like that rather then High School. Basically, I need to do them in the evenings. Any suggestions would be appreciated.|||games.

What shirts look good with basketball shorts?

I like to wear shirts from like pacsun or american eagle with basketball shorts. But I don't really play sports, I just like them. I don't really like the way cargo shorts look though. Would this combination look good together?|||with basketball shorts you can wear alot of things with it, a wide variety of colors.. but you have to make sure it looks ok.


you said you like pacsun and american eagle? so do i.


but things you could wear with basketball shorts are t-shirts basically; for example:


-http://www.ae.com/web/browse/product.jsp鈥?/a> %26lt;--this T comes in many different colors and can be mix matched with basketball shorts.


-http://shop.pacsun.com/girls/tees/Frozen鈥?/a> %26lt;--this is a simple white with colors on the back that can be matched with colored basketball shirts.





these t-shirts are comfortable and can go with basketball shorts because they are simple, nothing with buttons.. or zippers... should be worn with them because that would not look good.





glad i could help,


ask anytime!


-daphne|||Yes they would - I also suggest loose t-shirts.|||Yeah, thats like the perfect combination!


I know exactly what ur talkin about. I do the same thing and love it! :]|||hmmm how bout a school mascot shirt. idk|||a t-shirt or a tight fitting tank top look good !