Basketball Shoes
Danny Granger's Backward Treadmill Exercise
Defense in basketball can be more taxing than offense, because it involves a lot of backward movement. Build your defense specific conditioning with the Backward Treadmill Exercise, courtesy of Shawn [...]
Jordan Melo M6
Performance meets style with the elegant Jordan Melo M6, the sixth edition of Carmelo’s signature line. The M6 is Melo’s lightest shoe yet, thanks in part to an innovativeconcept known [...]
Nike Air Max LeBron VII
A down-to-earth force with out-of-this world capability—equally descriptive of LeBron James and his latest signature shoe, the Nike Air Max LeBron VII. With its 360 unit, Nike's first basketball-specific cushioning [...]
The Value of On-Court Drills and Pickup Games
According to Mike Moreau, IMG Academies’ director of basketball, a complete player is “one who is proficient in all fundamentals of the game.” This obviously includes offensive and defensive skills, [...]
Two Moves for the Hardwood From Tim Grover
Tim Grover, famous for putting His Airness through those grueling Breakfast Club workouts, highlights two essential movements for the hardwood: Lateral Speed Allows a player to be an offensive threat [...]
adidas TECHFIT
[brightcove video="18378138001" /] A seamless on-court performance starts with getting after it in the weight room. Just ask Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard, who knows that ironing out any weaknesses [...]
Chris Paul’s In-Season Flexibility Routine
Running the point and slashing to the rack night after night is guaranteed to leave New Orleans Hornets PG Chris Paul with bumps and bruises. Keeping his high-speed game in [...]
Partner Agility Races
If you’re a lugging post player or a guard whose feet seem encased in concrete, it’s time to review your speed training. Below, Dr. Marcus Elliott of Peak Performance Project [...]
Getting Attention from College Coaches
STACK tracked down University of Tennessee head basketball coach Bruce Pearl at the Disney Wide World of Sports AAU Showcase to find out what gets his attention on the recruiting [...]
Lockdown Any Baller
What separates great from good basketball players? Lockdown defense. Cases in point: Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant and LeBron James. These electrifying athletes were amazing offensive players early in their careers, [...]