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How to Improve Lateral Speed for Basketball

Become a better defender by increasing your lateral speed with these sports performance tips.

Movement

Step Back for Speed

The fastest way to become a quicker athlete may be behind you.

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How to Take it to the Hoop

ESPN college basketball analyst Doug Gottlieb shares his secrets for slashing to the hoop.

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10 Ways to Elevate Your Basketball Game

Raise your hoops game with advice from D1 coaches, performance specialists and ESPN and ABC college basketball analysts.

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Wreak Havoc on the Hardwood

How to use your mind and your mouth to throw your opponent off his game.

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Grab More Rebounds

Become a beast on the boards with the right mentality and a handful of new exercises.

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Pickup Basketball: A Survivor’s Guide

4 secrets to crush the other team in hoops—even when you haven’t a clue who you’re playing with.

Three Burning Questions

Make Your Return to the Hardwood

Three Q&As to help you get back in the game, whether your body is broken down or just out of shape.

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Q & A: Warm-up for Hoops

Prepare your body to move before hopping into the game.

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10 Steps to Captain a Team to Victory

Here's how to lead a bunch of grown men and women in any sport, and succeed.

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Drain It From Any Range

ESPN's Fran Fraschilla fires up some basketball drills to improve your shooting accuracy all over the court.

Recovery

Q & A: How do I come back from jumper's knee?

Use these moves to return to action fast.

Movement

A Better Way To Blast Off

Increase power up to 15 percent with a simple tweak to your jumping form.

Recovery

Sleep Better, Perform Better

Extra zzz's can make you a faster athlete. Read on, then go to bed.

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How to Measure Your Basketball Performance

Have you ever wondered how your scores on physical performance tests would compare to those of NBA athletes?

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The Quiet Eye Approach to Free-Throw Shooting

By fixating on the hoop, you could up your free-throw percentage.

Movement

Static Stretching Does Not Benefit Vertical Jump

Study shows that static stretching won't help increase your vertical jump.

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Q & A: Gain Weight, Stay Quick

Pack on pounds and stay fast on the court with this conditioning plan.

Recovery

Q & A: Return from an Ankle Sprain

Learn the movements you should do to strengthen your ankle after an injury.

Athlete's Performance

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Plyometrics: A Primer

Plyometrics can build power and teach your body to move more efficiently. Here's a guide.

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How to Improve Lateral Speed for Basketball

Become a better defender by increasing your lateral speed with these sports performance tips.

Movement

Step Back for Speed

The fastest way to become a quicker athlete may be behind you.

Play Better

How to Take it to the Hoop

ESPN college basketball analyst Doug Gottlieb shares his secrets for slashing to the hoop.

Play Better

10 Ways to Elevate Your Basketball Game

Raise your hoops game with advice from D1 coaches, performance specialists and ESPN and ABC college basketball analysts.

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