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I dont know if this is taught in basketball, but is there anyway when jumping to reduce the chances of landing and spraining an ankle? Because i always end up spraining my right ankle, either i just land wrong-- which i dont know how to fix, or i land on someones foot and that rolls it. Either way ive had many problems with it, and want to know what i could do to better my landing and jumping- beside simply keeping the knees bent.
Dear Jonathan,
Even the best basketball players can get a sprained ankle. There is not a magic key that will prevent this from happening at least once a year. What you can do so that you get less damage is improve the range of motion of your ankles and strengthen them. Stretch your ankle in the position that you usually get the strain and walk on like that. Do some workouts like reverse ankle raises etc.
Sincerely Yours,
Coach B.Anagnostou
Olympiacos Coaching stuff
(Euroleague, HEBA)
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Bob Anagnostou
Expertise
I can answer any questions relating to drills, offence plays, defence plays, conditioning, improving vertical leap and explosiveness, shooting, passing, dribling, penetrating, faking and whatever related to basketball coaching and playing. ***"Please be sure you include in your question the following information -Whether you are a player, a coach, a parent of a young player or just a fan. -If you are a player, your age, height, weight and goals in basketball. -If you are a coach, the grade of your team and the years of experience.
Experience
I have been a pro basketball player for 5 years, but i have started playing basketball since the age of 6. I am currently assistant coach in a Greek First division under 21 team and head coach in a Junior High School team. My father, who has helped my a lot, is part of the Greece national basketball team's coaching stuff, the European Champions and the Silver World Champions.
Education/Credentials
Currently, a student in Hellenic Gymnastic(concerning all sports) Academy, which has produced high level coaches who compose the Basketball and Football national teams' coaching stuff.
Awards and Honors
Most Improved Player 2002 award in HEBA championship under 21 ~
Most Valuable Rookie Player 2003 award in HEBA championship ~
Best Offensive player 2005 award in HEBA championship
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