A SAMPLE PRE-SEASON CONDITIONING PROGRAM
This is the best training that can be done to get into basketball shape. A player
must train to play basketball, not to run a marathon. He must be specific in his
training and train like he plays the game; that is, run at different intensities up
and back a few times, and then stop.
Sprint Intervals:
Here is one interval (set):
Run up and back on a basketball court, changing intensity each direction.
The first up and back would be up at 50%, back at 60%, then rest 10
seconds.
The second would be up at 70%, back at 80%, then rest 10 seconds.
The third would be up at 90%, back at 100%, then rest 30 seconds.
Start the next interval.
Do about 6 intervals per session, 3 times a week for 2 weeks.
There should be a rest period for one - two minutes between every two intervals.
Sets may be added later; that is up to the individual.
Remember to warmup and stretch first.
