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I had knee surgery months ago because of a torn ACL and I have just finished my therapy. I've been playing for a two weeks now and I seem to have a problem on my lateral movement and leaping ability. Another thing is that I am often caught flat-footed on defense. Please tell me what drills could help me. thanks..
Hello aldrich!
Wow, ACL huh? That hurts just thinking about it. How old are you? If you are young and still growing, I'd say consult a Doctor about what you should be doing. If you're old like me(43), then jump rope and run. Jumping rope is the single best excercise you can do to help build stamina, strength, and agility. Then run on it to build back muscle and flexibility. Flexibility is what you need. Just remember to stretch really good.
It used to be said back when I played, "No pain, no gain". Now it's stated, "Pain, no brain". Just remember that you are coming off an injury and slow progress is OK.
Also, check with your physician and therapist to see just how much and what you should be able to accomplish now.
Good luck! Mark Berrier
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| Comment | Thanks--i liked the assist idea--we do run an x-pass offense with her in the middle against smaller ,less physical teams.It works great except against bigger teams that hold a lot. The calls are not always there when refs are trying to stay on a game per hour schedule. We do run the pick and roll and try to fast break as much as possible. She ironically does not think of herself as "the end all". She is a very quiet leader and does not like to be the star. I just know her and because she has so much of the defensive focus on her sometimes it just gets frustrating. No teams play us man because of her . At this point in the season with playoffs coming up i don't think i can change my point guard-Thanks for your advice-I appreciate it | ||
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Mark Berrier
Expertise
How to teach the following: How to-dribble, shoot, pick and roll, give and go, screen, break a press, beat a zone, how to defend a man-to-man, how to defend a zone, or how to defend a good shooter, defend a good rebounder, etc. Also, coaching techniques as dealing with attitudes, or scheduling practices, or drawing up plays, or dealing with foul trouble. I can talk extensively about foul shooting, or getting in position on the lane to rebound after a free throw, fast breaking after a free throw. I can reply to fast breaking, rules of the game, or any number of related ideas, etc.
Experience
I played Middle School, High School, Junior College. I coached HS my Senior year in college while Student Teaching. I coached three years in HS and now coach Little League as I own my own business. I also attended coaching clinics regularly at Duke, Wake Forest, and UNC-Chapel Hill.
Organizations
In the past I belonged to the North Carolina High School Athletic Association.
Education/Credentials
I have a BA dgree in History from UNCGreensboro Class of '82
Awards and Honors
All Conference in HS and Lost in State Championship Game my Senior Year.
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