BASIC EXERCISE BASIC EXERCISE Why is exercise important in basketball? Strength training is a fundamental element for the physical conditioning of basketball players. Its purpose is to improve explosive power and acceleration/speed around the court and to reduce the risk of joint and tendon injuries. WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF PLAYING BASKETBALL FOR EXERCISE? Playing basketball helps to improve motor coordination, flexibility, and endurance. It also encourages speed, agility, and strength. These skills are shown to have a positive effect on promoting a healthy body weight and encouraging more physical activity, which can enhance cardiorespiratory fitness and selfesteem. WHY WARM-UP IS IMPORTANT? 01 They help to increase body and muscle temperature 02 You’ll reduce your risk of injury 03 Improved performance 04 Less muscle tension and pain. 05 Better range of motion. BASIC WARM-UP LATERAL HOPS REVERSE ARM CIRCLE REVERSE LUNGES TO HIGH KNEE STUTTER STEPS LATERAL BUTT KICKS BASIC DRILLS WHAT ARE BASKETBALL DRILLS? Basketball drills are exercises used by teams and individual players to improve their fundamental skills. Common among youth players and professional teams alike, basketball practice drills teach on-court skills such as dribbling and ball handling, footwork, shifting momentum to the opposite direction, passing, shooting with proper form, defensive movements, and offensive rotation. IMPORTANCE OF BASIC DRILLS Basketball players of all skill levels can benefit from performing drills on their own or under the watch of a trained coaching staff. Basketball drills help improve hand-eye coordination, dribbling, passing techniques, muscle memory, speed, and conditioning. The best drills prepare players for ingame situations and challenge them to take their current skills to the next level. ASSESSMENT Students can choose what exercise and drills they want. CRITERIA Clarity of video submitted :20% Proper Execution 50% Content :30 % Overall :100% Watch the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LUz0Le Y7Dfs&t=84s