There are sports, during which a player can participate with an injured shoulder, but never in Basketball. You want to shoot hoops? You must have full range of motion in both shoulders to function at the optimum level. While lower body flexibility significantly improves performance, upper body flexibility is an absolute must. Our program develops quick basketball specific shoulder flexibility. At the same time, strength exercises are included. These exercise help to retain the flexibility and protect the shoulder in vulnerable position.
ā€‹The most obvious range required in basketball is shoulder flexion or an ability to bring the arms directly overhead. There are others as well. The shoulder must rotate in and out and allow for horizontal arm action. On occasion a little behind the back move can save a day.
Why is it than that so little stretching is done in basketball training. Well, it's not. While most high schoolers and weekend warrior, just run a few laps and go into the game, in college and in the pro's things are done differently. College players usually undergo at least some stretching programs. Professionals often do trainer or therapist assisted stretching. Each player brings a lot of money to the team, and everthing is done to keep them healthy and in top form. This includes stretching.