squats on swissball!!!

[thriller]

thnaks

well its lookin good but it needs alittle touching up. i need to put more calves i think.
im doin periodisation training to and my friend from waterloo told me there is a problem there.
ex: im doing 110% on the 5th week in to the program.

 

[edgecrusher]

Thriller, as has probably been stated in this thread, plyo ball squats will aid in balance and stability. However, they are not the only method available. Personally, I feel that basketball players should stick to straight up agility drills. If you wish to increase your balance, do 1 legged agilities and plyos. Both are more closely related to your sport.

 

[thriller]

arnt plys dangerous if you dont have a stronge base to work with? and i want some power. my game is good alround but i lack on takin it to the basket stronge. i want ot be stronge so when i take it to the basket i can absorbe hits and stay blalanced then when im in the air and get hit i can still put up a good shoot with the foul. this guy in my team is really powerful when he gets hit they bounce off of him. he gets pure AND 1'S.

 

[edgecrusher]

What you are talking about, is training for functionality. If being balanced in the air is your goal, you must train in the air, ie plyos and practicing your layups.

You can start with low level plyos, like squat jumps, box runs, and explosive step ups. This will strengthen the connective tissue and help you develop a "base" for your plyometric training.

Also, heavy weight lifitng will help you in your goals. If you have more muscle on your body, you will absorb blows much more easily. Also, heavy training helps to strengthen connective tissue which aids in durability.

On a side note, I never used a stability ball up until about a year ago. Within a week of practicing, I was able to stand and squat on the ball. I'm 6'2 and approximately 240lbs, and I have a coordination disability.