Example of an Offseason Basketball Workout Plan
If your basketball season ends in March, it is generally appropriate to start off-season training about 2-4 weeks after the season has ended. This allows players to take a short break for physical and mental recovery, reducing the risk of burnout and injury.
Here's a suggested timeline for off-season training after a season that ends in March:
Recovery period (late March to early April): After the season ends, take 2-4 weeks to rest and recover. During this time, players should focus on activities that promote relaxation and recovery, such as light stretching, yoga, or swimming.
Skill development (April to June): Once the recovery period is over, players should begin working on improving their individual skills, such as ball handling, shooting, passing, and footwork. This phase can include individual workouts, group training sessions, and attending basketball camps or clinics. more details in April for subscribers.
Strength and conditioning (June to August): This phase of off-season training focuses on improving a player's physical attributes, such as strength, speed, and agility. Players should engage in a well-rounded strength and conditioning program that includes weightlifting, plyometrics, speed and agility drills, and cardiovascular conditioning. more details in June for subscribers.
Preseason preparation (August to September): In the final phase of off-season training, players should begin ramping up their on-court activities and gradually increasing the intensity of their workouts. This phase can include playing in pick-up games, participating in team practices, and working on team strategies and plays. more details in August for subscribers.
Preseason (September to October): During this time, players will participate in organized team practices, scrimmages, and preseason games in preparation for the upcoming season.