This could be a whole blog article all on it’s own, so I will try to keep it brief. Strength is general adaptation. There is no basketball strength, baseball strength, or football strength. Strength is used to enhance the ability to perform a variety of skills needed for sport.
The goal of the weightroom is to allow the athletes to get stronger so they are able to perform their sport skill at a much higher level that they would be able to without the strength and power that is developed in training.
Need to jump higher? - Get stronger
Need to run faster? - Get stronger
Need to change direction better? - Get stronger
Need to prevent injury? - Get stronger
You are much better off training for strength, power, and speed in the weight room, and let the athletes train sport skill during practice time.
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