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Category Archives: Sports Training
Stack Magazine Basketball Experts- Mike Atkinson
Elite Pro Performance Trainer Mike Atkinson is now featured on the Basketball Expert page of Stack Magazine and Blog. Mike has contributed his expertise in movement and strength for the game of basketball with new content and videos for Stack … Continue reading
Keiser Performance for Basketball, with Video
Keiser performance equipment is a game changer. I have had the opportunity to work with Keiser performance for over 4 years at Sierra Strength & Speed. The ability to generate basketball specific training programs that use the pneumatic technology is … Continue reading
Ice Skater for Lateral Power
Ice Skater for Basketball VIDEO With Audio From Mike Atkinson, Elite Pro Performance Campers at Holiday Handles Basketball camp go through warm-up with Performance trainer Mike Atkinson. 1. Proper single leg stance and landing 2. Extension through posterior chain 3. … Continue reading
Knockout the Competition with Boxing Training for Basketball
Training for boxing is a great way to gain confidence, increase basketball performance through cross training in off season and implement new neural patterns and movements. Kids don’t punch people, punch bags. – Author Mike Atkinson The Crossover between Boxing … Continue reading
Single Leg Squat w/Ball Progression- Basketball Performance
Train for Balance, Strength and Stability: Single Leg Squat with Basketball: Keep chest Proud and back flat Keep knee stable Reach back and sit in hips, do not let knee go in front of toes Keep pressure evenly distributed through … Continue reading
Balls 2 the Wall-Basketball Performance drills
Often coaches incorporate a two ball routine into their development sessions. I like to mix the two ball drills up with different release points and footwork patterns off the wall for reaction. Incorporate into warm-up or your favorite two ball … Continue reading
Gain leverage over your opponent- Lateral Lunge
Increase your ability to move in an athletic position. The game of basketball is played at multiple angles consisting of a large percent of lateral movements. Perform lateral lunge for increased mobility and strength in hips and adductors. The lateral … Continue reading
2 Hard 2 Guard-Defense to Offense with Drop Step
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 … Continue reading
Posted in Performance, Sports Specific Training, Sports Training, Workouts
Tagged 2 hard 2 guard Defense to Offense, Basketball Performance, Basketball personal training, cross training, defensive stance, high school, Las Vegas, Mike Atkinson, Nevada, premierball, premierball.com, Seattle, Speed, Washington
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Lock up like an All Pro- Defensive Stance Review
I know you are thinking, why is there a picture of NFL All Pro Darrelle Revis matched up with one of the best athletes on the planet Ochocinco in a basketball blog? The answer is simple. One of the hardest … Continue reading
Posted in Injury prevention, Performance, Sports Specific Training, Sports Training, Strength Training, Uncategorized, Workouts, Youth Developement
Tagged Basketball Performance, Basketball personal training, cross training, defense, defensive stance, elite, high school, Las Vegas, Mike Atkinson, nfl, power, premierball, stance
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