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FITNESS BASICS FOR BASKETBALL In sports, the level of specific skill performance separates a champion from the rest of the field. In basketball, the better a player can dribble, shoot, and pass, the better his or her chance of success. But those sport-specific skills are minimized if the player is in poor physical condition. Refining basketball skills will only get you so far unless you also develop the physical base for performing those skills repeatedly, against physical opponents, throughout the course of a game and season. Thousands of high school and college players can shoot and dribble as well as some pros; however, they typically fall short of the pros in conditioning or athleticism. By that I mean they lack the speed, power, agility, coordination, strength, and endurance needed to complete against players on a higher level. In Complete Conditioning for Basketball, I’ll show you how to maximize your athleticism through proper physical training. FITNESS VERSUS ATHLETICISM Many coaches and players equate athleticism with physical fitness. Being physically fit is not only essential from a health standpoint, but the following components of fitness are equally important for the serious basketball players. Candiorespiratory fitness Muscular strength Muscular endurance Flexibility Body composition For an athlete, however, maintaining a physical capacity beyond the basic standards for health and wellness is critical to insure a high level of performance for an extended period of time. Unfortunately, many pro players who appear to be in great shape pay too little attention to their physical, mental, social, and emotional health, and then wonder why their playing careers are cut short. While fitness is an indicator of overall health, it is athleticism that determines the level at which sport-specific skills are performed, and athleticism is an indispensable trait among the future stars of the NBA. I’ll explain more about how you can develop your athleticism for basket