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Off-season basketball training.(BASKETBALL)
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Coach and Athletic Director
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April 1, 2008
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The "Off Season" is a critical period for the construction of a work ethic. It's a time when the players can dramatically distance themselves or gain ground on the competition by (1) further developing their fundamental skills, strength, and competitiveness or (2) seizing the opportunity to rest or just play pick-up games.
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Most of the serious athletes will probably maximize the training period by having the coaches spend time with each player in carefully constructing the off-season training program.
A simple but effective training program can be built around the following factors: (1) desire, (2) identifying strength and weaknesses, (3) ...