Basketball STRENGTH Training Workout by New York Personal Trainer Dave Lemanczyk

Basketball Drill Help

2011-11-04T13:21:00.000-04:00

A lot of basketball trainers have their players doing silly drills. Just this past week I was working with a player who was describing his history with other basketball trainers. When I asked him to go into detail with some of the practices he began to tell me about a well known basketball trainer who has players dribble two basketball while going through a speed ladder drill. I started hysterical laughing at the joke that has become of some basketball training. I can understand the usage of two basketball in certain drills however a speed ladder should not be implemented during a skill drill. There is no rational reason to combine the two. When you combine a skill drill with a speed drill, something is lost in both categories. A person, no matter who that person is, will lose speed and concentration on their skill drill during one of the combination jokes.

After my laughter was over, I described how a sensible trainer would have put a player through a workout;

1. Speed Ladder Drills
2. Single Ball Handling Drills
3. Double Ball Handling Drills

Notice I do not combine the two since there is no chance any player on this Earth can maximize his or her ability with both at the same time. It just amazes me that there are people who consistently try to make things more difficult than they need to be.

Another one of my past favorite (achem sarcasm) is the old push-ups on basketballs routine. This not only represents one of the higher risks of wrist, neck, and shoulder injury but is also plain stupid. Sometimes people forget that just because they can do something it does not mean the general public or a large percentage of people will be able to do without negative recourse. Instead of push-ups on basketballs I recommend;

1. Keg Push-Ups.

This method will keep the hands in a neutral placement thus protecting the shoulders from undue stress. The elbows will also remain tucked and provide more of a realistic feel of shoving strength. My KEG CONDITIONING training course describes this, twelve other exericses and countless informational tidbits that are critical to know for effective strength and conditioning.

Please and I say please do not get involved in any silly nonsense like push-ups on basketballs or two ball ball handling drills during a speed ladder. Keep your training simple, effective, and progressive.

Coach Lemanczyk

Yoga For Basketball Players

2011-10-29T09:20:00.000-04:00

Many people write me and ask my opinion on several things. I apologize that I cannot answer all inquiries however today, I will accomodate the request if yoga was overrated or not. I personally feel yoga only has a place for an athlete or person who is healthy enough (joint wise) to be able to perform the necessary tasks. Anyone who is working through a sports injury does not receive my advice to implement yoga. There are much finer ways to learn flexibility, peace of mind, and breathing techniques. The advice I give my own students is to research forms of meditation and choose the one that best suites their personality. Meditation promotes the highest level of peace in my opinion and there are many forms of it. I have found that most yoga instructors swear by their techniques as being the be all end all. When I get that vibe, I close the door to these people. Noboby knows the be all end all info. Nobody. Six years ago I had a woman come into a class I was teaching, wait until the end and then go on to introduce herself. After the introduction she asked me what I knew of flexibility and meditation. Before I could finish, she was telling me how much more important her work was than what I knew or was doing. I am sure you can imagine how quickly she was escorted out of the teaching facility. There is no room for these people in my life and certainly shouldn't be any room for them in your life. Do your own research, find things that match your personality and then implement them progressively. You will see that this is sound advice.

The Last Dribble

2011-10-22T18:35:00.002-04:00

The last dribble a player takes before pulling up for a jump shot should be as high as a player plans to take his shot from. By doing this, a player can minimize the time it takes to get the basketball into shooting position. This will hasten a players ability to shoot the basketball off the dribble via stride stop or hop step. If you take my advice and add this dimension to your game, you will be able to get your shot off no matter who you play against. You heard it here at Basketball STRENGTH!

P.S. I teach ALL my students how to do this with perfection. It's the little things that make the difference. Not everybody knows the little things because not everyone has had to use them to succeed.

How Many Shots To Take In Practice?

2011-10-16T08:25:00.001-04:00

I talk about the training for basketball every single day. I train many players and it's important to have discussions that are relevant to improvement. The topic of shooting and the number of shots comes up daily. Before I have a chance to answer I have heard several times that, "so and so professional says you have to shoot five hundred shots a day to be good". I had a college coach in Bruce Webster who said you had to "shoot two hundred shots per day to be a shooter in his offensive scheme".

Does anyone really need to count their shots? No, I don't think so. The counting of the shots becomes more of a workout than the shots. That's a problem. The reality of shooting drills is as follows;

1. Master a technique that maximizes made shots.
2. Be able to shoot off the catch.
3. Be able to shoot off one dribble.
4. Be able to shoot off two dribbles.
4. Be able to shoot curling around a screen.
5. Be able to shoot fading into space.
6. Develop a tear drop shot over taller defenders.

Technique is the most important thing to shooting. That takes time and patience. Most people learn wrong, feel comfortable with that poor technique and never allows themselves a chance to become a great shooter. Truth is, anyone can become a great shooter. To learn how to do it the right way, you need to be coached. In practice, you don't need "x" number of shots in a workout. You just need to do drills that mimic game situations and shoot as long as your technique remains perfect. Once you see your technique fade, call it a day.

Basketball Cutting Drills

2011-10-16T08:14:00.000-04:00

Cutting on the basketball court is an important movement skill. It allows a player to free himself up for opportunity within the flow of an offensive scheme. Being able to cut in and out of a high traffic area is critical to success. A perfect example of cutting through a high traffic area is the painted region of the basketball court. A player needs to learn how to move their feet quickly to cut effectively. In addition, a player needs to understand when to use differential speeds in order to maximize the usage of screens and using body's on the court as screeners (even when they don't specifically screen for the player).

Many college and professional coaches look to recruit a player who has the cardiovascular fitness to cut offensively and defensively. Defensive cutting is relative to reactive help defense which is something of tremendous importance.

Speed and agility drills will help a player to develop a portion of the cutting skill. Not all speed and agility drills are created equal either. In fact, many things can be avoided. To know which drills to do and which ones to avoid, please allow the Basketball STRENGTH system into your life to answer all your questions. Basketball STRENGTH Volumes One and Two are the perfect styles to implement for the worlds most advanced movement sport.

Basketball Skills

2011-10-13T19:58:00.000-04:00

Basketball skills are paramount to a player looking to maximize their game. Very few people on the planet have the ability to walk on the court at any given day without ever practicing a skill and play at a high level. Very few. While many people might errantly think they are in this cagtegory I can assure you that they are not. Having played and practiced at all levels I can tell you I have seen it all. I know the type of work ethic it takes to make basketball success happen. I know what to avoid. The Basketball STRENGTH system in its entirety ensures that a player can skip the pitfalls and focus their entire mindset on the things that matter.

Basketball STRENGTH Rules of Change

2011-10-10T11:07:00.002-04:00

You know things need to change when you are not getting the results you want. While it does in fact take time and patience for certain things to work, obvious changes must me made when nothing is working in your favor. For example, I know a lot of misdirected youth athletes who use workouts taken from a bodybuilding magazine and expect them to translate into strength gains on the court. These split body part programs with multiple sets lead to overuse and acute injury not to mention a complete waste of time. Bodybuilding is a great thing to do for bodybuilders. Athletes are NOT bodybuilders thus need to exercise and live a specific way to accomodate that obvious difference. Basketball STRENGTH is a program that has been specifically designed with the athlete in mind. It teaches the athlete to learn his/her body over time, how to care for it, and when to make the necessary changes to reach goals that have been set. There is no reason to do anything other than Basketball STRENGTH unless you do not know about Basketball STRENGTH. Now that you know, it's time to do something about it.

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2011-10-09T16:55:00.002-04:00

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How Can Basketball STRENGTH Help You?

2011-10-08T10:36:00.000-04:00

Basketball STRENGTH can help show you how to avoid mistakes in preparing your body, mind and spirit for athletics (and life in general). My methods are so powerful that they work for every person who is willing to commit to them. If you grant me the opportunity, your life will change in the most positive fashion. Your ability to play will skyrocket. Your understanding of your own role within the sport will become crystal clear. Your strength and conditioning will be enhanced to another level previously unknown. This will be a life changing experience. All I need is your committment.

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The Winning Perspective

2011-10-07T21:06:00.000-04:00

To become a champion there is a long list of things a person must do. I do not want to overwhelm you right off the bat but I must tell you that drastic change needs to happen. Think about it, if you do not get the results to desperately need, change must happen. I am a huge key to helping you transition into a successful athletic career. When you put your trust in me, I can show you how to build an invincible mindset, a resilient body and an indomitable will. Basketball STRENGTH trancends performance exercise, it is a way of life. Once you allow me to help you, the journey of a lifetime begins.

Basketball STRENGTH Welcomes Two New Instructors

2011-09-25T09:59:00.001-04:00

Congratulations to Bryan and Maurice Bailey for completing the rigorous Basketball STRENGTH certification examinations. Both of these gentlemen are now certified Basketball STRENGTH instructors. Way to go!

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2011-09-25T09:57:00.003-04:00

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HUGE Team Discounts on Basketball STRENGTH

2011-08-17T09:25:00.002-04:00

If you are the coach of a team, you NEED to contact me to receive a HUGE team discount on the Basketball STRENGTH products. This means I can offer you a specialized rate to make sure each one of your players has the product in their hands making your program instantly better. These products are perfect teaching tools which will make you a better teacher immediately.

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Basketball Drills That Work

2011-08-11T20:27:00.001-04:00

There are many basketball drills that work and a multitude that do not. Many of the do not work in a game drills can be found on advanced drills dvds sold on the Internet. Fools will fall for them thinking that they will be able to take these seemingly advanced moves into a game. You can put the ball between your legs all you want but if you can't put it in the hole or stop it from going in the hole, you won't make a difference on the court. That's the bottom line.

The basic fundamentals that the late Pete "The Pistol" Maravich detailed in his vhs tapes work. They are the ground level skills that any player needs to know in order to then implement his own style on top of it. Many players are fooled simply because they allow themselves to be fooled. In order to learn how to play basketball, research basketball. Many of the old time greats from the 1950's played a lot of basketball, did drills that work and also perfected bodyweight exercises to acheive greatness on the court. My Basketball STRENGTH training program upped the ante on what the guys from 1950's did. I followed suit with what works and added a new dimension this perfecting physical preparation for the basketball player.

A few drills that work are the full court layup drill and the block to block drop step drill. The full court layup drill is exhausting and is best used via the tabata method. For the full court layup drill dribble the ball right handed on the right side and left handed on the left side for starters. Start at one baseline, choose your side then dribble until you hit halfcourt then choose a change of direction, hesistation dribble, or crossover dribble and simultaneously explode to the three point line and then take an angle at the basketball hoop finishing with a reverse layup. If you start on the right side of the court, you will finish on the left side. If you start on the left side, you will finish on the right side. Reverse layups work in a game they protect a shot from being altered, deflected or blocked. This should be done tabata style, meaning an average of two minute intervals of activity followed by two minutes of rest then back to two minutes of action/rest.

The block to block drop step drill is also exhausting. Simply drop step from one low block, finish strong, grab the ball out of the net and throw a self-pass to yourself to the opposite low block. Work on drop step layups turning in both left and right directions. Work on drop steps into hop steps in both directions. Work on drop step hook shots. Work on drop step up and under moves. Work on drop step layups with head fakes. Continue this drill for another tabata style two minute interval. These are drills that work and ones that will benefit you in a game.

Basketball STRENGTH only cares about improving players for the game. Anything else is entertainment and that's not how we do business.

Can you take it?

2011-07-25T23:43:00.000-04:00

Would you be able to handle it if a coach could watch you play and then tell you what you were doing wrong in order to help you improve? Proficient basketball coaches focus on correcting mistakes. A person without self-confidence may perceive this as a personal attack when it is not. Since the game of basketball is so fast paced, decisions occur in milliseconds therefore knowing what to do in order to minimize mistakes is of a paramount importance.

Young players need to practice, learn good habits from good coaches then make adjustments to their game-play based on their coaches cue. It's that simple. Play, make adjustments and then get better by practicing what has been detailed. You would be suprised to know that this process of leaning can be blocked by the player for a number of reasons. Typically, a player might not realize there is anything wrong with what they do. You will see this often with the shooting form of a young player. It becomes most obvious on the free throw line where the approach, stance and actual shot is fundamentally incorrect. When a player gets comfortable with a bad habit it is difficult to teach them to correct that with a new habit. This is when things go from comfortably wrong to uncomfortably correct and finally to comfortably correct. This is the formula to athletic success.

Build the wind for the game

2011-07-21T14:02:00.000-04:00

Running programs are important since they detail adequate progression. This should include both long distance and short distance styles. Long distance is one mile or more for a basketball player. Short distance can be distance under one mile whether it is done forwards, backwards or laterally. Basketball STRENGTH Volume II has running programs that should be followed by every player. My programs are perfectly designed for a player simply because I understand the demands of a player. Before I became a teacher, I was a professional player. Ready to start a track workout?

Basketball STRENGTH Track Workout
1/4 Mile Sprint Forwards
1/4 Mile Backpeddle Jog
1/2 Mile Jog Forwards
1/2 Mile Backpeddle Jog

This workout is VERY tough no matter who you are. Give it a shot and leave me some feedback.

Basketball STRENGTH in King of Prussia, PA!

2011-07-15T11:35:00.000-04:00

August 17, 18 and 19 Basketball STRENGTH will be conducting our speciliazed group sessions at a location in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. To lock in your spot in one of these classes please contact us ASAP by using this link.

These Basketball STRENGTH sessions will be tailored for the specific teams and individuals who sign up for them. Each session will be an hour and a half or ninety minutes in duration. Be prepared for an experience that will change your perspective on basketball training forever.

In attendance will be Certified Basketball STRENGTH instructors Maurice "Mo" Bailey, Bryan Bailey and Dave Lemanczyk. To be the best, you have to work with the best. We look forward to meeting and working with you all.

Stay Tuned...

2011-07-12T12:25:00.001-04:00

In a very short period of time Basketball STRENGTH will be actively in the states of Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Stay tuned for information on how you can book your team workouts...

Team workouts will consist of 50%/50% and 100% Basketball STRENGTH workouts.

50%/50% = Half basketball skills & half Basketball STRENGTH
100% = Total Basketball STRENGTH

Get ready!

Optimal Flexibility

2011-06-29T08:11:00.002-04:00

Ten years ago I began playing with the term Optimal Flexibility. It simply means acheiving a level of joint flexibility which is perfect for each individual. It makes a lot of sense since every person has slightly different joint and bone allignments. My Basketball STRENGTH program enables ALL people to acheive optimal joint flexibility in the entire body. No other program does it.

Words of Wisdom

2011-06-28T08:31:00.003-04:00

Remember these words and they will help to guide you through the dark moments of basketball. No matter what happens on or off the court FOCUS & EXECUTE with proficiency. You will be successful.

Basketball Recruiting

2011-06-27T07:12:00.000-04:00

If you want to get noticed or get a player noticed for the next level, you need to know what the eyes that see are looking for. First, coaches look for pieces that will help them to complete their puzzle. Each team has needs based on the coach's system of play. This is when skills such as screening, cutting, defensive, and offensive awareness are of critical importance. It's not about how many points you score because a coach knows which position he or she wants the points to come from.

Long Island, New York Basketball STRENGTH Workouts

2011-06-26T10:02:00.000-04:00

If you are a coach of a team in the Long Island area, contact me to set up Basketball STRENGTH team workouts by using the contact information on this blog or on the main site. We now have a facility that we work out of expanding our services from small groups to large. This is a major win-win for all of Long Island as now Basketball STRENGTH can have more of an impact on the New York game of hoops. Contact me directly for discounted rates, available times and more information on these hourly sessions. Our program is the perfect strength, power and conditioning workout for the basketball player. Myself and two certified Basketball STRENGTH instructors lead each workout. This is intensity on a whole new level.

Basketball STRENGTH Workout

2011-06-20T09:50:00.000-04:00

Basketball STRENGTH Volume One and Volume Two are so good that no matter who you are or what skill level you possess you will immediately improve once you begin implementing the system. I designed it so that everything inside of it would perfectly carry over to basketball performance.

P.S. Team training is NOW available. Please contact us directly for more information on these hourly sessions.

This Summer

2011-06-12T06:53:00.002-04:00

So what's it going to be this summer?

Will you play in summer league games?
Will you actually work on weak parts of your game?
Will you improve your cardiovascular fitness level?
Will you enhance your mental toughness?
Will you create an indomitable will?
Will you work a summer job and demonstrate responsibility?

Real Chat

2011-05-29T09:49:00.000-04:00

Over the past several years I have noticed many trends as the developer of Basketball STRENGTH that I knew existed prior to starting this business. One of the most obvious trends is that most basketball coaches seem to think they know everything about the sport and the training when in fact they do not. Not ALL basketball coaches are like this but trust me when I write that many are. Basketball coaching is a different kind of coaching from that of other respective competitive sports. The players of this sport will know these words to be true. The coaches who are full of themselves and that coach for their own personal accolades will surely become agitated by these words.

Let's face the facts...The Basketball STRENGTH program is unique and original. Everything inside the programs are designed to work for everyone despite current fitness level. I have done camps, clinics, individual workouts and seminarsa alike. The honest people have thanked me for the sessions and explained how they will use what I have developed in order to help their programs. The know it alls have commented how they already do something like it when in fact they have not. Truth is, pride is a tough thing for most people and especially basketball coaches.

A fine coach or teacher is someone who admits they know very little, can learn more, and is consistently striving to improve in all facets. With that I would like to leave you with a paragraph that describes where I am coming from.

I am not signifigant
I have accomplished very little
I have much to learn
I am willing to sacrifice time in order to make progress
I am not afraid to fail in order to succeed
I will make time to work for me
I am not afraid to make myself vulnerable to win

Adding Dimensions to Basketball Game

2011-05-16T21:54:00.002-04:00

Coaches scout players to pick up on tendencies. These tendencies make it easier to guard those players thus helping a team play defense. This is why it is important to constantly add dimensions to your game. For example, a post player who makes a living on the low block, elbow and free throw line should begin to steep outside the elbow in the foul line extended area (between elbow and three point line) catch the basketball and shoot. This little dimension will make a player harder to defend not to mention open up the middle of the painted area for driving opportunities.

Straight Shooting with Basketball STRENGTH

2011-05-15T21:05:00.000-04:00

When you want to become a basketball success, get an education, and have fun in the process it takes an enormous level of dedication. It's very frustrating and mentally taxing. Thousands of talented players will not make it because they lack the mental fortitude to stick out the tough times in life. Do not let that happen to you. Do not assume you know who someone is unless you know who someone is. Take every day as a gift and if basketball or any other sport is your passion, do something to improve it.

P.S. Be careful what you wish for, it just might happen. When that time comes, will you be mentally ready to act?

Basketball STRENGTH - It Works

2011-05-08T20:20:00.002-04:00

Basketball STRENGTH works. It is a program that focuses on stride mechanics, footwork, flexibility, strength, power and conditioning. The exercises within the program are explained perfectly in the Books with detailed cue cards and also demonstrated on the DVD.

Individual Skill Assessment

2011-05-07T08:56:00.001-04:00

A fine way to find out how skilled you really are is to consistently play against competition that is better than you and varied. When the competition is varied, one can never quite get used to it which will give way to your true strengths and obvious weakness.

May 2011 Challenge - Long Island Basketball

2011-05-01T11:47:00.000-04:00

What are you going to do to improve as a player this May?
This includes individual skills, long distance endurance, explosive sprinting, lateral quickness, depth perception, stride length, muscular strength and basketball conditioning.

The Basketball STRENGTH package IS the total package for a basketball player. While many players opt to visit our Islip location for private sessions, others opt to bring me into their locations to run conditioning practices via Basketball STRENGTH. Other folks who live around the world opt to purchase the actual training system itself. No matter what you choose to do know that Basketball STRENGTH will help to improve anyone's athletic ability, especially basketball players.

Flexibility in a Shot

2011-04-13T20:21:00.001-04:00

Flexibility in a shot is a players ability to slightly alter the finish of a shot during gameplay. Sometimes when a defender is contesting a drive to the basket certain alterations must be made in order to get the shot off. This is when the offensive player must demonstrate flexibility in their shot in order to get it off. The specialized training that I do with my athletes helps to create this sort of flexibility. It is highly underrated.

What IS a Champion by Dave Lemanczyk

2011-04-09T14:57:00.002-04:00

What IS a champion? I am sure every living person who can read and write can certainly give a summary of what they think a champion is but would you take their word for it if you knew they were a quitter? If the person giving you advice underacheived in athletics, how could they in turn give you advice to acheive? That simple understanding will certainly erase a good number of advice givers.

In terms of sensible advice, how much of the advice you subscribe to actually works? That is another major eliminator of many individuals. When you want to know how to become a real champion, you have to find one and then ask one.

P.S. The only person you need to prove something to is YOURSELF! After that, the world can try to take what it wants but it will not matter for the sole fact that what you will build with me will stay with you for a lifetime. Nobody can take away what we build.

The Mikan Drill

2011-04-02T10:17:00.000-04:00

Layups and free throws rule the shooting of basketball games. Inside Basketball STRENGTH Volume I, there is a drill inside of it that literally is the best possible drill anyone could use to prepare themselves for gameplay. The Mikan Drill is a great drill all players should use. It is an ambidextrous layup drill developed by the late George Mikan who was one of the first outstanding big men of basketball. Make more layups and you will win more games.

Layups & Free Throws

2011-04-01T11:26:00.001-04:00

No matter how popular the three point shot becomes, the game of basketball will revolve around making layups and free throws. In a sense this basic individual basketball shooting skills is relative to my Basketball STRENGTH training programs. They may appear basic on the surface when in reality they contain the elements that essentially make the difference.

Ball Handling Drills by Basketball STRENGTH

2011-03-31T11:03:00.002-04:00

It might not make the latest advanced ball handling drills DVD but dribbling forward and backwards sure does enhance gameplay. It is a skill that must be developed in order to effectively handle the pressure of a pressure trap. When I teach ball handling drills here at Basketball STRENGTH, this drill is a primary source of development.

Ball handling is a skill that enables a player to travel on the basketball court. To handle the ball, a player should first work on watching the ball and gradually taking their eyes off of it. Too many coaches who lack conceptual understanding of had/eye development tell their players to "take their eyes off the ball" when they are yet to demonstrate efficiency handling the basketball when watching it.

How To Run The Basketball STRENGTH Program

2011-03-30T11:12:00.000-04:00

The Basketball STRENGTH program is put together is the most simple format possible. It has been done so because a program should be easy to understand. When a person understands something they can get to doing it. Each part of the Basketball STRENGTH program is literally written out and each exercise has specific progressions and cue cards to ensure everything is done perfectly. Athletes of all sports use this program and so should you.

Coaching Winning Basketball

2011-03-29T08:54:00.001-04:00

Old school coaches do not allow their players to take shots outside of their game strategy. This means each player has a specific job and in order to stay in the game, he must stick to the job he is asked to do. Nowadays (within the last ten years) many of the old school coaches have retired and have been replaced by younger, much poorer imitations. I watch games now and the shot selection is an absolute embarassment. Too many low % three point shots away from the basket, too many one pass and shot offensive choices which usually results in a turnover. In a sense, when your team has possession of the basketball, if you do not score and the other team gets the ball it IS a turnover. If you use that perspective on ball control, you will inspire your team to take better shots. If you are a youth coach or a coach at any level, here is something for you. Do NOT be afraid to put your feet in the ground and dictate which players can shoot in which places. If they don't listen, they don't play. If they don't like it, too bad. If they quit, good. If they don't quit, they will learn the lesson and be better for it. This is an old school process that is being lost with the new wave of coaches who would rather win than teach the game of discipline that basketball is. For anyone reading wondering how old I am, I am 33 years old. Most new coaches are around
my age.

Basketball STRENGTH - The Flow

2011-03-28T08:46:00.002-04:00

Basketball is a flow game. Some things happen clearly as a result of how the game flows and the best players can recognize then capitalize on those
moments. If a player is open, he should shoot and that is a moment that should be obvious to anyone watching. If an extra pass has to be made, it must be made in order to create a better opportunity for someone else. In youth basketball this seldom occurs due to selfishness. It also happens in older and mature games due to selfishness. Whenever a player is not physical enough or needs to be tougher and more durable for the game of basketball there is only one choice; Basketball STRENGTH.

Playing Horse

2011-03-25T11:40:00.000-04:00

ALL basketball players need to play Horse. ANYONE who likes to shoot around needs to play horse. This is something anyone can do and have fun with. Check out this vintage video of a classic horse game!

One of the Greatest of All-Time - Pete Maravich

2011-03-24T19:13:00.000-04:00

This is a great montage of Pete Maravich. The legend lives on. Watch the variety of his shots, how he moves, how he passes, the highly skilled fundamentals and how he reacts to the defense.

Shooting by Pete Maravich

2011-03-24T19:09:00.000-04:00

Pete Maravich was one of the all-time best basketball players. His individual skills were tremendous. He did not use the latest and greatest advanced basketball drills dvd either! Watch his shooting advice and use it for success.

Receiving & Moving

2011-03-23T09:53:00.000-04:00

Basketball plays are made within milliseconds. Cutting is an important skill that all players desperately need to work on. This should be done on a grass or dirt field where it will be easiest on the body. Then those skills can be tranferred to the basketball court where it will be harder on the body.

Indomitable Will Audio CD by Dave Lemanczyk

2011-03-21T12:46:00.000-04:00

Regular season honors go out the window when the post season begins. The team who will win is the group of players who make the concious choice to play together, accept roles, and demonstrate an indomitable will to do whatever it takes to win games. I made an Audio CD entitled Indomitable Will. It is ONLY available at my KEG CONDITIONING web site. Simply scroll down on the left side bar and clock on the military fatigue icon that reads INDOMITABLE WILL. An outstanding product great for people of all ages!

P.S. Indomitable Will truly is THE difference. You'll see.

Pete Maravich Ball Handling Drills

2011-03-16T16:00:00.001-04:00

There is nobody better at teaching the fundamental skills of ball handling than Pete Maravich. He keeps it simple and effective for what players really NEED. Don't be fooled into purchasing the latest "advanced skills product". If you want to buy a product, buy one of Pete's.

Speed and Acceleration Training Islip, NY Dave Lemanczyk

2011-03-15T10:11:00.002-04:00

Some people are born fast and some people are not. The exercises, stretches and various techniques I teach enable a person to become faster than they are. Nobody on Earth can make a non-explosive person explosive. Nobody on Earth can make a slow person fast. Don't get sold on nonsese. You heard it here from an honest man. Spread the word and support Basketball STRENGTH.

P.S. Master the swamp lunges progressions in Basketball STRENGTH Volume I and you will become faster than you are now. You will also jump higher. This is a fact and the starting point to movement mastery.

Basketball STRENGTH Training Workouts - Islip, New York Dave Lemanczyk

2011-03-14T12:13:00.000-04:00

There are people in this world who make more money in the realm of training than I will ever see in my life. I have accepted this primarily because honest truth of the matter seemingly plays second fiddle to commercialist filth. The fact of the game of basketball is that the best performers are the best movers. Watch any high school, college or professional game and tell me I'm wrong. I know there is no chance anyone in the world can tell me I am wrong about this one and it's another major reaon why I developed the Basketball STRENGTH training courses. It is movement training for the worlds most advanced movers.

Codes for discounts
Volume1 for 50% off Volume I
Volume2 for 50% off Volume II

P.S. Be consistent and let effort over time determine success. Basketball STRENGTH is centrally located in Islip, New York

The Drop Step - Offensive & Defensive Basketball Weapon

2011-03-12T10:39:00.000-05:00

A proper drop step will prove to be one of the most helpful moves in basketball. It can be used to start off many finishing moves such as the hook shot, up and under, layup, dunk, etc. Defensively it can also be used to drop backwards and to the diagonal prior to shuffling feet to beat the offensive player to the spot. If you are a coach, learn and master teaching this movement. If you are a player, you need to master this movement with and without the basketball in hand. Be strong with the ball.

Choosing Sport Specific Exercises by Dave Lemanczyk

2011-03-10T12:35:00.002-05:00

I spend a lot of time answering email and taking telephone calls from coaches/players around the world in regards to choosing the right exercises for particular sports. This video serves as an introduction to the way I instruct the students I teach and customers I serve.

Cardiopulmonary Efficiency, Muscular Weakness, Joint Flexibility, & Mental Tenacity

2011-03-10T11:06:00.000-05:00

Enjoy this free strength training seminar by Dave Lemanczyk on the topics of cardiopulmonary efficiency, analyzing muscular endurance weakness, joint flexibility applications and gaining mental tenacity. While each of these topics certainly derserves there own expansive breakdown, this video seminar proves to be effective for giving a great initial perspective to take personal action.

Dave Lemanczyk is the developer of the Basketball STRENGTH program which is used worldwide by thousands of athletes. You can order his program by clicking on the icons on the right hand side bar of this page.

Mike "Machine" Bruce Testimonial

2011-03-09T09:06:00.002-05:00

People from all over the world choose to support Basketball STRENGTH. Not only am I extremely thankful for this, it inspires me to continue to spread the message I have to give. Just yesterday another testimonial came in and it's worth a read;

"Dave,

I was finally able to watch your video. I found it to be super informative. You did a great job on breaking down your methods of training for all to follow. Even a guy like myself that may be a wrestler would be missing out on some very important training that can impact his abilities. I was very impressed and found you to be very knowlegable with your craft. Well spoken and articulate.

Well done!

Machine"

For all those who do not know, that was from Mike "Machine" Bruce who is a performing strongman. Mike, thank you for the write up and let me know how I can help you in the future.

P.S. It should be obvious that since an ex-marine, mma fighter & now performing strongman finds value in Basketball STRENGTH so should you!

Time Is Running Out - Basketball STRENGTH @ Your Camp

2011-03-07T11:27:00.000-05:00

Our summer schedule is filling up fast here at Basketball STRENGTH. If you want to have Dave Lemanczyk lecture at your Basketball Camp, you need to act now and contact him directly using the information on THIS PAGE.

Lectures are typically an hour in length and include thorough explanation, demonstration, and rehash explanation. Depending on your contribution, each camper can leave your camp with the Basketball STRENGTH products (Volume I Book & DVD, Volume II Book) in hand at cost. This is an incredible deal and something that can ADD great value to your camp. In years past we had a great amount of time allocated to these services. This is NOT the case anymore due to our private training schedule. This camp lecture service is limited so it is truly first come, first serve professional item. Act now and contact Dave directly using the contact page.

P.S. Mention this blog post for a blogger discount.

Strength Training Seminar - Form, Frequency & Gains

2011-03-07T11:17:00.000-05:00

I took a quick video today for my KEG CONDITIONING business. This information certainly applies to Basketball STRENGTH. Enjoy the video.

Meditation

2011-03-06T09:41:00.001-05:00

Basketball is a sport that requires maximum focus for winning to be the end result. At the culmination of every good game, smart basketball plays in combination with demonstrated timely skill are the main factors attributed to winning. Meditation is great way to teach yourself how to focus.

Strength Training Seminar by Dave Lemanczyk - Three Things

2011-03-04T09:06:00.001-05:00

This mornings video broadcast certainly applies to the Basketball STRENGTH community. Enjoy the video and feel free to rate/comment on the actual video by clicking on the link. Thank you!

Basketball STRENGTH Seminar

2011-03-02T08:54:00.002-05:00

Basketball Practice Warm Up

2011-02-22T09:01:00.000-05:00

Lots of people think they work hard until they meet me. Once we get down to work, the warm up typically serves as a RUDE AWAKENING. This tells me that the "hard work" has not really been done. Just a bunch of nice try stuff. I learned how to work hard over twenty years ago and have been very consistent at teaching it for a living. To give you an example of a good warm up, last night I was paid to train a local catholic school team where the coach generally likes to do his own cutesy warm up. You know, the one filled with about ten different exercises in ten minutes. Well, I get the cell phone call that he will be late to his own practice when he knows I'm there early and I tell him that I will run the workout no problem. Hey, he's paying me anyway. So anyhow I line the guys up and spread them out arm distance apart and say, "jumping jax go. 15 minutes of jumping jax later, our warm up was done. Like I said, RUDE AWAKENING. If you think this is easy or what I say doesn't have merit, do 15 minutes of nonstop jumping jax yourself. I doubt you can and trust me, I work with VERY high level athletes. Unless you are used to this work, it ain't happening. Anyhow, I bet you can figure out if this is only a warm up what the workouts actually look like :)

Small Sandbags For Training

2011-02-19T10:24:00.001-05:00

I get my smaller sandbags from a company who makes stage rigging bags for theatre. You have to use scroll on the left side until you find SANDBAGS. I choose selection D. I have 10, 20, and 30 pound versions. They are made out of 1000 stitch denier and are water repellent. In a group setting there is none better. Trust me, I wouldn't recommend them if they weren't. I don't mess around. Do you need these? No. Do they help make training easier? Yes. Which one is the best to get? One 20 pounder. You can make your own sandbag otherwise. More on that in tmrw's broadcast.

1 on 1 Moves

2011-02-18T10:43:00.003-05:00

This is a great example of a 1 on 1 offensive basketball move designed to enable a player to use one dribble from the three point arc and be able to finish at the rim. If I can do it effectively, so can anyone else. The dunk being the finish must be earned but the layup is attainable for all.
Basketball STRENGTH will get you there.

Playing Defense - Increase Lateral Speed

2011-02-17T11:02:00.000-05:00

Defense takes commitment to conditioning, understanding of game strategy, and indomitable will. A player must learn how to move his body slowly prior to moving at a laterally at a quick pace. A perfect place to learn how to optimize movement and build a foundation of athletic strength is Basketball STRENGTH Volume II. It is on sale right now ridiculous. Type Volume2 then apply in the special instructions box on my order form. This is how you increase basketball speed.

How To Attract The Attention of College Basketball Coaches

2011-02-15T12:13:00.000-05:00

Each coach has a specific system they run as part of their basketball program. They look for specific qualities in the players they recruit to fill their basketball system. This system is based on the conceptual understanding they have within the game of basketball. One characteristic of a player that will catch the eye of any basketball coach is defense. If a player can play full court defense on both the perimeter and on the low block, this is a player who will be a fit for someone at the college level. So for all those players out there who think their offense is the ticket to the next level, you couldn't be more wrong. It's all about the defense and I can teach you how to train to become a stopper.

V-Cut

2011-02-14T08:54:00.002-05:00

I have heard Bobby Knight talk about the value of cutting. I personally heard many other top level coaches talk about it too. When I was a developing player, cutting was a thing I worked on. As I developed the skill I was able to free myself without needing a screen to receive the ball. This deft skill has a lot to do with using the proper footwork especially in different spots on the basketball court. The first cut a player should focus on is a V-Cut. A V-Cut is simply when a player takes a step to fake in one direction then steps with the opposite foot in the other direction. Not only is the footwork important to sell the fake but also the facial expression, upper body movement and overall intent. A fake is only as good as it's intent indicates.

Jay Bilas - TV's Finest Analyst

2011-02-14T08:43:00.001-05:00

Jay Bilas is the best play by play basketball commentator period. The guy is so timely with his pertinent commentary. Every developing player and coach receives free lessons with every game he does on television. Take advantage of this!

The Complexities of The Opponent

2011-02-11T11:33:00.001-05:00

Basketball is a fast paced game where anticipating your opponents move before he makes it is one of the most important things. In a sense, basketball is like a chess game except played at a ridiculous speed. To learn how to anticipate movement a player needs to play against as many different players as possible. This gametime experience gives a player a mental baseline of which to understand the possibility of varied movement.

Bryan Bailey Basketball Drills

2011-02-09T11:20:00.001-05:00

Watch Bryan cut it up on the court in an individual one on one moves session. Ricky DaCosta on the camera. Great work Bryan. Cannot wait to see you stateside in due time. Keep killin' it! Ricky, do you have any footage of Mo?

It could be you...

2011-02-05T09:05:00.001-05:00

Basketball STRENGTH will help get you there

Drop Step

2011-02-05T08:48:00.002-05:00

The drop step is the single most important piece of footwork to understand in the sport of basketball (and many others). The act of stepping backward and to the diagonal is useful both on offense and defense. It can and should be used in any situation when an advantage can be gained by using it. Learn it without the ball then incorporate the ball.

How player's learn, how coaches should coach

2011-02-03T11:52:00.001-05:00

Sometimes a player is developing and even though he or she is a very good listener the action just does not happen. The reason is very simple, the brain knows but the body must learn how to do. This might read as though it is common sense but it is not so easy for each individual. For example, a slow footed post player might have to literally learn how to take each step in certain post moves. On the contrary a guard who has natural talent for quickness might visually watch a move and be able to replicate it perfectly without verbal cue. Don't underestimate the value of patience when teaching footwork and basketball skill. It is not one size fits all since all people learn differently.

Basketball STRENGTH Testimonial

2011-02-02T11:04:00.002-05:00

In response to a Basketball STRENGTH Volume I order;

"Incredible!!!! Its a fine piece of work! Done by a great professional with a lot of love and passion for the game!"
MJG

Reality Check

2011-01-30T10:32:00.000-05:00

If you are a developing player and college coaches/recuiters aren't beating down your door, you need to improve dramatically on many levels. If you are a coach who is not getting the most out of your players, you need to improve on many levels. Each player and coach will have one thing they do very well. Find out what it is and maximize it otherwise you become a person who does some things good but nothing great. There's next to no place for a person like that. Be a winner. Be great.

Quicker Then Faster

2011-01-29T13:21:00.001-05:00

Quicker does not mean faster. Quicker is first, fast is second. Quickness is built by an understanding of bodily movement. I teach this in both Volume I & II. The mix of the swamp lunges and all the other exercises that make up this program make it a perfect fit for anyone looking to get quicker and THEN faster.

The Guts to Stick With it

2011-01-28T08:38:00.001-05:00

Few people have the mettle to stick with adequate training. Somewhere along the line, the excuses start to make their way into the mix of the weak person. Do not accept the moment of excuse, instead do more.

The point of detachment

2011-01-27T09:36:00.002-05:00

A majority of my clients are in high school. This is a pivotal point in life whereby habits literally become part of the person. My goal is to teach each and every single one of my guys/girls to become independent, consistent, and strong on their own. It is no coincidence that by the time each one goes off to college, they know what to do no matter where they are to train for Basketball or anything else. I put up a few videos you will definitely enjoy on my YouTube page yesterday.

Nature's laws

2011-01-26T08:27:00.001-05:00

Animals in the wild know exactly which animals they can prey on. A lot of times an initial stare down is all that is needed to know this. In real life, the same is true whether we are talking the basketball court or out on the street. Learn to keep your feet in the ground, stand your ground, and make an impression. Only the strong survive.

P.S. I knew before tip-off who I could dominate simply by looking into the eyes of my opponent. I could see his weakness shine right through the eyes. Once you face your own and conquer it, you will then recognize it in others. It takes time. Find it and build your Indomitable Will. What do you think?

Sandbag Training Part II

2011-01-24T10:04:00.004-05:00

Sandbag training is a great piece of physicality to add to any persons training program especially one who is looking to test themselves mentally and physically. The physical weight of a sandbag is much lighter than that relative to most barbell weight. For example a five hundred pound deadlift, three hundred pound power clean and three hundred pound bench press are common marks of physicality by most of the strength community. I do not particularly feel these tests are a good measure of athletic physicality. Instead of getting my clients caught up in that numbers game with those lifts, I have them focus on loading/deloading sandbags of their bodyweight, sandbag shouldering with half of their bodyweight for super high repetitions and overhead pressing sandbags for repetitions. Weight is not as important over here simply because the sandbag implement is tough to handle. We cannot get caught up in numbers, instead we focus on form, execution and toughness. You should too! Don't forget to throw in some bear hug carries for the icing on top. Here's a picture of yours truly shouldering a two hundred and seventy seven pound sandbag while training last week at a disclosed location. While it may look comfortable, I can assure you it is not. It takes a long time to be strong enough to do this but once you can, you are.

(Photo by Stephen Abromowitz)

Sandbag Training for Athletes

2011-01-23T11:36:00.000-05:00

All the athletes I work with do some type of sandbag training. The sandbags we used are military duffle bags bought directly from army/navy resources. These bags are made of CORDURA which is the toughest material a sandbag could be made of. They do not leak or rip and are water resistance to boot. If you cannot get yourself here to train with me, I recommend you purchasing the Basketball STRENGTH course (Volumes I & II) and buying yourself a top loading military duffle bag. Here is a link to where I buy mine.

Sandbag construction is not science. You need about ten black contractor bags, one military duffle bag, three fifty pound bags of sand and one lashing strap to secure the top of the bag when you're done making it. Take the fifty pound bags of sand and pour half of it into a black contractor bag. Three fifty pound bags will make six twenty five pound bags. You can choose to double bag those as I have in the past. Inside the army duffle bag, I use two contractor bags as a liner. Then I place the twenty five pound bags inside there until I find the weight I like. In your case it will be 25, 50, 75, 100, 125, 150. Those are great options to have with three fifty pound bags of sand bought between three and five dollars a piece. We keep it real here at Basketball STRENGTH.

P.S. Props out to Michael for bringing Basketball STRENGTH to the Puerto Rican National Basketball Team. Look out world!

HUGE Discounts for Teams

2011-01-21T10:32:00.001-05:00

We just installed some awesome team discounts on Basketball STRENGTH. This adds incentive to all those coaches around the world who are looking to get Basketball STRENGTH into each players hand. Feel free to contact us directly for more information either by email or by telephone (631) 650-4703.

This offer also extends to basketball camp owners. A way to strengthen your camp is to include this product within the price of your camp. When each camper leaves your camp with Basketball STRENGTH in hand, it'll make the difference.

Basketball Strength Cardio & Amazing Product Discounts

2011-01-20T10:46:00.000-05:00

To get your copy of the Basketball STRENGTH Book & DVD, enter Volume1 in the promotional code box on my order form. This entitles you to a 50% discount. To get your copy of Basketball STRENGTH Volume II Book, enter BSVOL2 in the promotional code box on my order form. This entitles you to a 30% discount. Amazing products at incrdible prices, spread the word because I want this stock gone and people to do it!

P.S. Want a quick cardio workout that will kick you into next week? Sprint a quarter mile, walk a quarter mile, sprint a quarter mile, walk a quarter mile, sprint a quarter mile, walk a quarter mile, sprint a quarter mile, and walk a quarter mile. When you're done, you will have sprinted one mile and walked one mile. It's a great effort, phenominal sweat, and a good way to mix up your cardio training to benefit the basketball body!

Basketball STRENGTH Training Workout

2011-01-19T12:09:00.000-05:00

The Basketball STRENGTH products are in fact phenominal products for anyone who plays recreational basketball, plays competitive basketball, has kids who play, coaches or anyone looking to have the perspective to physically train as an athlete. Before I was a keg lifting monster, I was a professional athlete. The road map to reaching athletic potential is within Basketball STRENGTH I & II.

I specialize in teaching all people how to train. I don't just spend my time working with professional athlete's and boasting about it. Although I do work with some professionals, they are a very small portion of my clientle. Budding scholastic (middle and high school) athletes make up the majority of my private training clients. Coaches of all levels, recrerational ball players, and competitive basketball players of all levels make up the majority of my Basketball STRENGTH client base.

Basketball is a universal sport and the training for it is very simple. Often times it is made complicated by folks for whatever the reason may be. Typically the motivation is money. Spread the word of this blog to everyone you know simply because Basketball STRENGTH works.

Speed Training In My View

2011-01-18T11:53:00.001-05:00

Building on the last blog post, I want you to know what effective speed training looks like from a trained eye. A person who is slow footed and does not have complete control of their body should learn how to correct the errant movement patterns that make them slow. This should make a lot of sense to you. This slow footed person has absolutely no business doing any drill quickly when they are moving incorrectly and slow. To be effective in speed and acceleration, it is crucial to master movement at a slow pace then gradually improve the speed of these movements.

How long does speed training take?

2011-01-16T13:10:00.000-05:00

A typical speed and acceleration portion of the training sessions here at Basketball STRENGTH is five minutes. We use a system called Form Dynamics which is detailed with cue cards in the Basketball STRENGTH Volume II Book. We use these drills at the very end of a workout and have each athlete perfect them. It takes about one month of bi-weekly practice to master each individual movement. After the Form Dynamics have been mastered, you could put a Basketball STRENGTH client in a room full of one hundred players and be able to pick him out as everyone runs and plays. These drills make that much of a differene and nobody does them except us. The reason is because we took drills that are done for speed and acceleration and improved them. In a sense, we took what was almost done, improved it, mastered the art of teaching it, bottled it up inside of a professional grade product Volume 2! and now people in over 83 countries and territories around the world do it.

Speed Training - Basketball STRENGTH

2011-01-16T09:37:00.000-05:00

Here is the skinny on speed training.

1. Optimize and balance hip flexors and hip extensors.
2. Gradually increase stride length.
3. Ensure straight traveling patterns.

The Basketball STRENGTH program has been designed to give all that use it the knowledge to increase speed and acceleration. Choose the right product the first time before you set off patella tendonitis with a phony jump program.

50% OFF Sale on Volume One & Two

2011-01-15T10:36:00.005-05:00

Basketball STRENGTH is THE program to use if you or somebody you know wants to get into top shape for recreational or competitive basketball. I am getting rid of all my in house stock and am offering a promo on both of the products I developed (Volume I & II).

When you or someone you know visits Basketball STRENGTH use "VolumeI" on the order form to receive 50% off Volume I. Enter "Volume2" on the order form to receive 50% off Volume II. Thanks in advance. The link to get to the product page is here!

Sneakers will NOT make you a better basketball player

2011-01-14T09:28:00.001-05:00

The most important piece of equipment to ensure are the feet. Each athlete should visit a podiatrist prior to engaging in athletic activity. These doctors are professionals with the feet. They can analyze foot tracking and also take casts of the feet to make sure of proper allignment/arch. A lot of sneaker companies boast that their sneakers will give you "support" but the fact of the matter is, you should already have the built in support with your tendons and ligaments. The sneakers a player wears on his or her feet just need to fit. the brand does not matter. I played professional basketball games in Chuck Taylors and And One sneakers. I also had teammates who practiced in bare feet. Trust me, there is nothing anyone can say to me to sway me in the direction that the sneaker makes the difference.

A simple explanation

2011-01-13T17:34:00.000-05:00

I have had a lot of calls lately for off-site training. I appreciate all the requests however please understand if you want me to visit your site, you will pay me for the sessions I lose at my site.

I specialize in private training on a one on one or partner basis. This is what I do best out of my private location in Islip, NY. I have in the past and will in the future provide services to teams and organizations. The rate is contingent upon travel time and time spent away from Basketball STRENGTH Headquarters.

Basketball STRENGTH Volume 2 Sale!

2011-01-13T12:05:00.002-05:00

Enter "Volume2" on the order form for Basketball STRENGTH Volume II and receive 50% off. It's the January Sale! Time to deplete stock!

What to look at when you shoot?

2011-01-10T10:59:00.000-05:00

Good shooters look at the back of the net just underneath the back of the rim. Shooters that miss look at the front or back rim.

Basketball Footwork

2011-01-10T09:21:00.000-05:00

Making shots as a basketball player is important. The drilling that takes place behind the scenes during practice is more important. The footwork a player uses will predicate whether or not these shots will get off in game simulation. Typically, when I walk into a gym to evaluate a player I see extra footwork that will slow a player down thus increasing a defenders ability to contain or stop a shot. Footwork is the most important thing to learn as a player. Swamp lunges, laterl lunges, power moves, and form dynamics are the Basketball STRENGTH gifts to the world of basketball. It IS footwork packaged up in two books complete with step by step instruction, cue cards, assessments, and challenges. Good luck!

It looks real easy on paper

2011-01-10T09:14:00.000-05:00

It's like I have said many times to the people I work with, "Our workouts look very easy on paper but are much tougher to actually do". Now, if you think about anything you have done in your life that is worthwhile, I am sure you will agree that the same things are relative to what you have done to succeed in various respects.

Just yesterday, I had another new client come in and the workout was real simple on paper;

Warm-up, Swamp Lunges, Lateral Lunges, Power Moves (rip through), Power Moves (shot fakes), KEG Pushups/Negatives, Form Dynamics, and Wrist Extension. This workout spanned fifty two minutes and the man doing it worked hard. Here at Basketball STRENGTH, our workouts are tailored for the players we work with. We do not use a one size fits all generic program. Everything has a purpose and all players that work hard receive results.

Rip Through

2011-01-09T09:43:00.001-05:00

A rip through is a critical move for an offensive basketball player. It allows a player to develop momentum with the basketball in hand to make a move. Basketball STRENGTH Volume II has an entire section devoted to these moves.

When is too much ball a problem?

2011-01-06T08:36:00.002-05:00

Basketball players have the fever. This fever is the love of the game that burns deep within their minds to play the game as much as possible. While this is a very good thing if harnessed for improvement it can be a major downfall. Too much basketball can be a harmful burden to the body. A good general rule of thumb playing basketball and in any athletic for that matter is to listen to the body.

Cardio, cardio, cardio

2011-01-05T12:55:00.000-05:00

Basketball is a high energy game and sports science will have you thinking it is an aerobic sport with anaerobic qualities. In laymans terms this means you will run for a long period of time at a steady pace plus intervals of sprinting in between. Therefore, a basketball player should be running long distances and also interval sprinting as well. This makes sense and why I put a progressive long distance and sprinting program in Basketball STRENGTH Volume II. Too much running results in massive fluid loss, lack of electrolyte balance, loss of muscular size/strength, mental disorientation and the potential for sports injury. Learn how to do it right and scoop up Volume II. I will never understand why some people insist on repeating historical error in training programs. If you want to make progress without setbacks, you will take heed to these words.

How important is hydration?

2011-01-03T14:03:00.000-05:00

If you are watching a sports game on television there is a very good chance you will see a sports drink commerical. Don't be fooled into thinking that sports drinks help athlete's acheive optimal hydration. The sports drink companies help themselves to attain optimal wealth which each container of "sports hydration supplements".

It is a known fact that dehydration can be a leading cause of heat exhaustion, heat stroke, and muscular strains (pulls). Since most of the body is made up of a concentraion of water, these levels need to be maintained in order for the body to work optimally. When high level exercise is going on sip water and take small bites of a banana when needed. Water is the base of your hydration and bananas contain the essential fructose (natural sugar) to elevate your blood sugar to normal in addition to the potassium (electrolyte) you need to replace from use.

Athlete's should eat at least six bananas and a gallon of water sipped throughout the day at a minimum.

Movement Analysis

2011-01-02T11:51:00.001-05:00

Movement analysis is an extremely important piece of the athletic training puzzle. When a professional views an athlete walk, he/she can see errant patterns of movement. It takes a trained eye and a sharp mind to understand the perspective of motor development. While many performance based training centers boast movement analysis, are they really doing the job?

Movement analysis is a slow gradual procedure where the professional first asks the client to walk forward and then backward. This walking is analyzed and adequate teaching cues are used in order to correct the errant patterns of movement. Many times over the years I have been able to ditect differential limbs during this process thus advocating orthotic inserts from a Podiatrist.

Light jogging can also be used as a progression after walking. In addition, light running is the next progression and sprinting thereafter. Other gross locomotor movements such as hopping, skipping, and jumping need to be evaluated. Athletic movements such as the drop step is a completely universal movement in almost all on-land athletics.

The next time someone is selling movement analysis please make sure they are evaluating things that actually do matter in life and athletics. Interested in learning more about my movement correction skills? Please contact me directly for private training if you live in Long Island, New York and learn my methods first hand. Feel free to contact me if you do not live in the Long New York area for advice beyond my Basketball STRENGTH products which teach these methods indirectly.

An hour with Dave Lemanczyk - Basketball Strength Workout

2011-01-01T11:20:00.000-05:00

An hour with me is a wake up call for anyone who thinks they know it all when it comes down to training for the elite sport of basketball. I make sure that each person has an adequate warm up. In a sense, this warm up will be more than most people are ready to handle. My job is to make sure what is done here is understood thereafter. The warm up sets the tone properly.

The exercises I have my clients do transfer over the court simply because a majority of it is movement based. Those that own the Basketball STRENGTH Volume I & II Training Courses know exactly what I am referring to. If you do not live in the New York area, you want to scoop up those products. The information allows you to understand my style of training. It's second to none. Get those products here!

I do a lot of non-conventional strength training here. All of it is with a high benefit to low risk ratio to ensure the overall safety of my clientle. Everything is done with a purpose, concise explanation, and an understanding of how it can be done independently. Many of my clients begin here while they are in high school, through college, and thereafter. It's a relationship that lasts simply because I know how to do business the right way. The old school honest way.

Each session is roughly one hour in length. My average client (who is IN very good shape) averages 47 minutes of training inside of the 60 minute time period. Some are even finer performers and others spend a lot of time throwing up due to a lack of fitness. No matter where your fitness is right now, I can push you to a higher level. I will not push you if I know you cannot take it. Every session is completely individualistic and without the cutesy nonsense put out in the media.

Call me directly at (631) 650-4703 for a free telephone consultation and to set up your first appointment. Discounts are available for parents but not for professionals.

How 2011 Changes Basketball Training

2011-01-01T10:39:00.001-05:00

The Basketball STRENGTH machine has been changing the face of training for the sport of roundball for some time. Gradually we are pulling people out of the downward spiral that is bodybuilding and all the cutesy nonsense that is put out there my money hungry hooligans. We know it'll take more time before all that is eradicated from the Earth but we're in the fight for as long as it takes. Thank you to everyone that has supported us from the beginning!

To 2011, may you make it what it needs to be!

As a player or coach, every minute you practice should have a purpose. Nobody is better than me when it comes down to helping each person learn how to effectively train for this sport. I am an independent entity, work for myself, and answer to noone. I will not sell out and have no commercial endorsements. You can expect honesty, integrity, and a very direct approach. If you're soft, this is not for you. I am currently taking applications for clients. Call Basketball STRENGTH headquarters at (631) 650-4703 for your free consultation and to make an appointment today. We're always open.

Hand Gripper Education

2010-12-25T11:50:00.002-05:00

"First, I want everyone who reads this to know I have absolutely no affiliation with Ironmind or Heavy Grips. Instead, I am a guy who owns a training business, actually does train, and makes his living in the irongame. My clients ask me all the time how I am able to close the captains of crush level three gripper. Here is the honest answer;

1. The captains of crush grippers are made for people with large hands and long fingers. A person who fits into thie category will be able to take hold of one of these grippers and close it without having to adjust it. Very few people can do this and very few people have large hands. I have large hands but my pinky is small relative to the rest of my fingers which makes my starting point awkward. I have still been closing the level three gripper since 2003 with no problem. Most of this strength comes from the hard training I do, some of it comes from strength in my blood line.

2. The heavy grips grippers are made for the rest of people on Earth who have average sized hands and average finger lengths. I have put these grippers in the hands of my clients and friends and everyone favors them. This is because nobody has to readjust them in their hands to close them. They can just put the heavy grip into their hand and close the hand. That is what a gripper is supposed to be.

3. When buying a gripper, choose the gripper that best matches your hand size. You will know if you have large hands because they will be bigger than everyone elses. This information will definitely help a lot of people. I hope you guys enjoyed it."

2010 - The Year in review

2010-12-25T11:43:00.004-05:00

2010 over here at Basketball STRENGTH was very good. We have continued to make our mission of sensible and progressive training known worldwide. The biggest success story of our business is the recommendation we have recieved from Dr. David Cooper who is the United States most renowned knee surgeon. He has recognized the Basketball STRENGTH program as helping to enable lower body progressive strengthening.

On top of an endorsement from a medical professional, I am pleased to write that every single person who has purchased the Basketball STRENGTH program has responded with positive results. This is almost unheard of in any aspect of business.

In 2011 we will be introducing a workout DVD and Basketball STRENGTH reversible jerseys. Thank you for all your help in spreading the word about our products and services.

Professional Custom Lightweight Sandbags

2010-11-15T10:44:00.002-05:00

As a business owner and someone that trains a LOT of athletes, it is critical to own equipment that is heavy duty. Over the years, I have literally spent thousands and thousands of dollars on top of the line equipment. The lightweight custom sandbags I use were originally from a company in Connecticut of which I consider to be the worst customer service peopel of ALL-TIME. Just last week, I left a phone message and an email detailing how I wanted to spend $1,000 for brand new custom sandbags. I just needed to speak to a live person to find out when the order would be delivered. Can you believe I never received a phone call back or an email response. This is what I get for trying to spend money! How crazy is that though?!!!

Anyhow, one of my clients has a father who does work in Hollywood as a set director. Years ago, he told me about a series of companies he uses to pick up custom sandbags for counterweights on the set. I looked up a few, made a phone call, and within thirty minutes, I had a sweet person on the phone, and I placed an order right away. Within three days the packages were at my door. I opened the packages and these products which cost half the price of the Connecticut theives were tougher, better made, and exactly what I was looking for. I called them to let them know how happy I was with their customer service and tried to set up an affiliate account to do business with them. The were not interested in doing business from a standpoint of giving me commissions on sandbags sold. Since I am not interested in marking up the price, I consider this a lost business deal but a gain for everyone out there who is looking for the best custom lightweight sandbags around. I personally bought 20 pound and 10 pound lightweight custom sandbags. They sew them on sight. These are perfect for anyone who trains because there is always work that can be done with them. Men, women, children, anyone!

Professional Custom Lightweight Sandbags 30 pounds and under

Visit this site, click on catalog, then scroll on the left side of the screen until you see sandbags. I chose option "D". There the best. Make sure you tell them Dave Lemanczyk sent you. I get nothing but I just want them to know who referred them. This is a great product at half the price of the ripoff artists!

410-467-1225 - Ask for "Jackie".

Personal Trainers

2010-10-31T14:56:00.001-04:00

I make my living as a trainer and from time to time get seriously frustrated with some of the gadgets, stupid exercises, fake people and other assorted bullsh** that is out there. The profession I chose has very good people in it and very bad people in it just like any other. While physical training is clearly an independent journey, it is important to learn how to do things sensibly, safe, and to keep training productive. A set of well trained eyes is extremely helpful to a person that cares about reaching peak development despite any information that can be independently found.

I am fortunate to work primarily with high level athletes as all I have to do is teach them how to do the tasks safely, sensibly, with adequate progression and to completion. On average I see my clients for a period of three to six months before they go off on their own adventures of physicality. I have lifelong relationships with these men as well not just a client/trainer business relationship. In addition, I help many of the high school athletes I work with in their college searches, writing recommendations for them, taking reference phone calls for jobs etc. My aim as a professional trainer is to teach them every single thing I know in order for them to have their own complete arsenal of human improvement information. For over ten years, I have been very lucky to have earned each word of mouth referrel as I do not advertise my private services. Nowadays, when I take a call for a new client, the conversation is as short as "Dave, what times do you have available"? I am in small percentage of trainers who do it right and am not afraid to speak on behalf of fighting the good fight which is what I do. I run an honest business and my family benefits from it.

It also needs to be mentioned that many people who are no longer in the field, speak negatively of the field because they no longer have a job to lose. All of a sudden, the truth of the matter comes out when there is no threat of losing the job that pays the bills. If these same people bad mouthing trainers were still in the field, they would probably have to find themselves another job because apparantly there is no need for them to be there in the first place. It's comical to me that there are former trainers speaking as though there is no need for trainers whatsoever. The very job that was once the vessel for providing food and welfare for their families seems to be the same field they now decimate as they have everything they need. This represents the ultimate contradiction in my opinion and is a definite reality.\

Shoot Straight

2010-10-25T05:50:00.002-04:00

Bruce Webster, longtime University of Bridgeport basketball coach described his shooting advice in two words; shoot straight. If you think about it, shooting straight is really most of what needs to be done with a shot. As long as you do it, the ball will go in the right direction. Once you have the straight angle down pat, the only thing left to work on is the arch of the ball. The higher the arch, the more probability of it going in.