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Athletic DevelopmentAREASOFEMPHASISGUIDELINES FOR COACHES• Work to rest ratio is 1:3.6 (e.g. 6seconds high to moderate intensity =22 sec relative rest – low intensity) Thisrelies on working a lot in the explosiveanaerobic system, a system that doesnot use oxygen therefore only last forup to 8 to 10 seconds• Appropriate cardiovascular fitness canreduce injury rates and specificallyknee injury and ankle sprains• Simple 5 minute progressive balanceroutine in warm up can lead toreducing ankle injury rates by up tohalf. Suggesting a possible increase inplayers available to train.PlanningAlthough anaerobic fitness is probably thedominant energy system within basketballperformance, the other more importantaerobic system utilises oxygen to createand replace energy lost during theexplosive work competed by players.Therefore the more efficient and quickerreplacement of energy speeds recoveryand ensures appropriate levels areavailable to repeat the next wave ofexplosive power.This means drills that allow the players toput high intensity work in varying directionsin short bursts, must allow specific rest time,as prolonging this phase could reduce thebenefit of their high intensity work.When planning your sessions it is importantto be basketball specific and train qualityover quantity, e.g. 10 X 100m explosivesprints at >95% heart rate is better thanrunning 1Km at 50% maximum heart rate.The physical game description is a gameof short explosive bursts. The athlete’smuscle memory of the appropriate patternand power output will remember thefeeling of running fast and therefore how torun fast.We must plan training sessions forappropriate levels of intensity and duration.It is important to include appropriate timefor warm up’s, cool down’s and stretching.These can be used to assist recovery,reduce injury and develop skills throughteaching movement patterns, lengtheningtight muscle that might be restrictingmovement, and slowing the heart ratecorrectly to optimise recovery.TestingWhat is physical performance? How dowe know if players physical output andperformance have improved?These are questions that need to be asked,tested and monitored to ensureappropriate development of youngplayers. We should ensure we conductprogressional programs for developingplayers and optimise performance for allplayers, but particularly with elite players.Assessment and monitoring of a basketballplayers athletic profile is necessary.Assessment and monitoring of a basketballplayers athletic profile is necessary. Theprofile and assessment will be referencedagainst cardiovascular fitness, ability tocontrol their body correctly(musclememory), skill, power and speed. This willensure we highlight areas for developmentto strengthen the weakest link!24