# @mike__atkinson_ on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/C_NrfuouuFR
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- **Posted:** 2024-08-28T12:35:13.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Mike Atkinson (@mike__atkinson_) — https://gondola.cc/mike__atkinson_

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🗣️Maximizing Basketball Conditioning: Common Mistakes and How to Fix Them‼️ #dojo 

💥With over 15 years of experience working with NBA/NBAGL Athletes, I’ve seen it all when it comes to conditioning mistakes. Here are a few key areas where many players and programs fall short:⬇️⬇️⬇️

	1.	Limited Cross-Training: Sticking to the same drills leads to imbalances. Mix it up! Cross-training is crucial for well-rounded athleticism and injury prevention. #jumprope
	2.	Improper Work-to-Rest Ratios: This can make or break your conditioning. Tailor your ratios to the demands of basketball-get this right to avoid undertraining/burnout.🥋
	3.	Neglecting High-End Energy Systems: Don’t just focus on aerobic  conditioning. Integrate HIIT and sprint intervals that push your high-end energy systems to get game-ready.❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥
	4.	Not Training at Game Speed: You play how you train. Push yourself to game speed in every drill to ensure your conditioning translates directly to the court.🆙
	5.	Insufficient Rest: Coaches we ask the Athlete to go “GAME SPEED” we must understand Rest is just as important as work. Plan your recovery strategically to maximize performance and reduce injury risk.🆓🆓🆓

Over a decade of preparing NBA conditioning protocols has shown me that these adjustments are game-changers. Implement them, and watch your performance soar! #nstnct  #mikeatkinson

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