Crossover
Do Bigger and Stronger Muscles Impair Athletic Performance?
Athletes hit the weight room to gain advantages on the playing field or court. Sometimes they need to put on weight for their position or role; other times they need [...]
Jay Williams Completes the Crossover
During a preseason visit with coach Tom Crean and the Indiana men’s basketball team, Jay Williams asked a group of Hoosiers how many shots they attempt per day outside of [...]
3 Dribbling Drills for Balanced Basketball Players
Basketball dribbling drills should start with hand speed and footwork. Players need to move their feet effectively, change speed, and change direction. Well-balanced players trust their hands and feet to [...]
Reebok Re-Releases Allen Iverson's "The Question" Sneaker
We all remember “The Crossover,” right? Rookie Allen Iverson, devoid of his famous cornrows, drew the legendary Michael Jordan on a switch, and the rest was history. A.I. made a [...]
Ditch the Agility Ladder: Exercises To Develop Basketball Speed And Explosiveness
Unlike track and field and other traditional speed events, basketball speed is multidirectional and occurs in multiple planes. The difference between winning and losing a basketball game could be determined [...]
Train Like a Pro With This NBA Workout Routine
Each year, NBA players spend thousands of dollars for high-profile trainers to tailor basketball workout programs for them. Not many everyday athletes can afford that luxury. Having played professionally though, [...]
Drills to Boost Basketball Speed
Some basketball players are naturally fast or quick, but most of the greats put a lot of work into becoming who they are on the court. This is where basketball [...]
4 Basketball Ball-Handling Drills for Guards
Consistency is important in sports, but honestly, doing the same basketball ball-handling drills over and over gets kind of boring. After awhile, you just don't feel like doing them anymore, [...]
Exercise of the Week: Three-Cone Crossover Drill
The STACK Exercise of the Week will help you improve your overall sports performance—including strength, speed, conditioning and flexibility. This week, we highlight the Three-Cone Crossover Drill, which increases speed [...]
Point Guard Drills for Ball Handling and Court Vision
A great point guard needs skills and confidence to successfully run his or her team. This means playing as many AAU, MAYB, Recreation League and high school summer league games [...]
