Athlete Type: Two sophomore athletes.
Drill: Classic Drop Step Drill with an added defensive component.
Coaching Note: Great to create match-ups that will challenge the partner.
Note to athletes:
We show misses and failed attempts to learn from our mistakes and move on.
As you can see their are a few reasons why misses occur:
Fatigue, Posture and finishing.
Excited for the pre-season,
Basketball Performance Specialist
Mike Atkinson email: matkinson@eliteproperformance.com
About Michael Atkinson
Mike Atkinson,CSCS, is the owner of Elite Pro Performance and the on court performance director at Sierra Strength & Speed. Considered to be a specialist of Keiser performance equipment, Mike is known as a hybrid basketball performance trainer focusing on strength, movement, and basketball fundamentals. Atkinson’s experience and current work with NBA Player Development Specialist Aubrey McCreary has given him a unique set of skills to train players on sports specific patterns and positioning at a professional level. Atkinson’s training experience includes work with numerous NBA draftees, multiple Division 1 athletes, and other professional clients. He has also worked as a performance consultant in the NBA Development League and has directed basketball performance training camps and clinics for youth athletes on the West coast.
