Speed Workouts

pick 1 or 2

Pick 1-2 exercises and perform 2-3 sets of each. The entire workout should last about 5-7 minutes and can be performed  every day. It must be performed before practice, when your nervous system is still fresh, and must be performed with max intensity.


Jumping/Vertical

Linear Acceleration/First-Step

Maximum Velocity (increasing max speed)

Lateral Change of Direction

Hip Turn

Lateral Run (full-court defense)

Deceleration (Stopping)

Backpedal (fast break defense)

speed workout example