One Response for "Can Someone Give Me A Good Workout Routine For A New Basketball Player?"

1. nike.bla December 29th, 2009 at 3:30 am 1

   There are several good workouts available for a beginning basketball player like yourself. Basic running exercises can make you faster, but the quickness you’ll need comes naturally (either you have it or don’t). You gain basketball smarts and a higher IQ by physically playing in game situations. Here’s a website that shows the elements of basketball IQ = http://cmapspublic3.ihmc.us/rid=11712893…
   You can get stronger by just working out with your team (my coach takes us to the weight room 2-3 times per weak). As far as stamina, there are great exercises. I like running up hill, running flat ground with ankle weights, or running in the sand (hardest one). For ball handling, you can start by taking a ball where ever you go. When I first started I always was dribbling a ball (7 yrs. old) now I have sufficient handles. Other good exercises are dribbling between cones, rotating the ball around your hips or head, and lacing the ball between your legs. There are lots of websites which can get you started on ball handling. You should be able to dunk at 6’3″ but if you want to increase your hops I suggest starting a plyometrics program.