Basketball
How to Train Like A Basketball Athlete at Home
Basketball-Inspired Home Workout by Rubi Habash
Even with only a basketball at hand, you can do a killer body workout that will keep you in shape and prepare you for the next basketball season!
Rubi Habash the basketball champ and the captain of the Jordanian women’s national team will share with us how to elevate your game by performing this at-home basketball workout:
1. Front and Side Jabs with Resistant Bands
Loop one resistance band around your ankles. Drop into a half squat position with your feet shoulder-width apart to create tension in the bands. Then take a small step to the side, and then to the front as you jab with the ball in your hands.
2. Dribbling Sequence Using an Object Instead of a Cone
To improve dribbling skills. You can use an object instead of a cone, and dribbler around it to make a crossover move.
3. Around the Leg in And Out
Use your legs and dribble the ball around each one.
4. Between the Legs Step Back
A great move to improve your coordination and your dibbling skills and get a good fat burning cardio is to take a few steps while dribbling the ball between your legs and then taking a few steps back.
5. Around the Legs Core Exercise
This exercise develops core strength and balance as well as hand-eye coordination. Start by sitting on the floor with your legs together off the floor. With the ball in one hand, continuously cross under your legs to the other hand, keeping your feet in the air and your core engaged.
6. Crunches While Dribbling
Begin by lying down with the legs extended. Raise the legs off the ground approximately 2 inches. From this position, perform a crunch by bringing your knees towards your chest with your left or right hand dribbling the ball by your side.
7. Wall Dribbling
Wall basketball ball handling drills are great for improving your dribbling skills and are a new way to improve your game. It is a great way to improve your hand strength, quickness, and handles. It is also a great way to mix up your basketball drills and keep the players motivated and challenged during the training.