[TalentSearchParticipant]

 

I have a 7 yr old son that’s in love with the game. So as a father I want to give him as much info as possible. 

I’m not well versed in plyometrics and advanced stretching things like that, that make better athletes. Please give me info or possible films you may be aware of, so we can add them to his workout.

Check his video out, we obviously have a ton of time and work to do he’s 7.  

 Thx

 

 The FUTURE 7 year old Jacob Lanier Insane Workout: http://youtu.be/0vByzmy1jz4

[TalentSearchParticipant]

http://youtu.be/0vByzmy1jz4

Hopefully that does it.

[TalentSearchParticipant]

http://youtu.be/0vByzmy1jz4

Hopefully that does it.

[Mad MaxParticipant]

terrible form on those push ups

[Mad MaxParticipant]

terrible form on those push ups

[tuck243Participant]

He really isn’t strong enough to get a consistent shot form going…  But the follow through looks nice!!!  Touch around the bucket is key and doing game type moves (and speed) will also help his progression when working out… I know Chris Paul has a couple work outs on YouTube that was helpful for me even late in age…  I could only imagine how good I would be if I had these workouts when I was young…   At 7 it seems as if he’s already nice, AAU should help his development too…

[tuck243Participant]

He really isn’t strong enough to get a consistent shot form going…  But the follow through looks nice!!!  Touch around the bucket is key and doing game type moves (and speed) will also help his progression when working out… I know Chris Paul has a couple work outs on YouTube that was helpful for me even late in age…  I could only imagine how good I would be if I had these workouts when I was young…   At 7 it seems as if he’s already nice, AAU should help his development too…

[ChoppyParticipant]

Does AAU ever really help basketball skills? Apart from how to go iso every time and play hyped up hero ball that is… 

[ChoppyParticipant]

Does AAU ever really help basketball skills? Apart from how to go iso every time and play hyped up hero ball that is… 

[thparadoxParticipant]

 Only a guess:

1) Put him into sports and whatever programs that encourage him to run around a lot and compete with other kids in sports. It doesn’t have to be basketball at this stage…. soccer, in particular, is a good one because it really promotes running, cutting, passing, good footwork, etc.

2) Shooting with some sort of mini basketball? Ball handling?

3) encourage climbing on things, jumping off things, etc. It’s the fun way to get a plyometric workout.

4) Watch basketball with him and get him interested and passionate about it.

[thparadoxParticipant]

 Only a guess:

1) Put him into sports and whatever programs that encourage him to run around a lot and compete with other kids in sports. It doesn’t have to be basketball at this stage…. soccer, in particular, is a good one because it really promotes running, cutting, passing, good footwork, etc.

2) Shooting with some sort of mini basketball? Ball handling?

3) encourage climbing on things, jumping off things, etc. It’s the fun way to get a plyometric workout.

4) Watch basketball with him and get him interested and passionate about it.

[Jco4Participant]

First things first TECHNIQUE IS KEY! It’s not just a matter of practice makes perfect it’s perfect practice that makes perfect. Like thparadox mentioned getting him involved in other sports is a great way to keep fitness levels high and learn transferable skills to basketball. Also thparadox mentioned watching basketball with him, you should watch many different skill levels, different eras and different countries. Let him watch post-game conferences too and how the players conduct themselves off court (hopefully in a calm, professional manner regardless of situation). 

Next step would be working the fundamentals of basketball so for example keeping the head up whilst dribbling, being able to do skills at different speeds, passing different distances, staying in front of players on defense, going straight up on defensive shots. The closer the training resembles a match setting the more applicable skills and environmental contexts can be practiced, eg. Defense, perceived pressure, game flow, etc. If possible schedule some practice matches or scrimmages between friends, kids vs adults, 3 on 2, 1 on 1, playing against older kids, etc. If allowed get him involved in different teams practice sessions let him watch high level practice sessions. 

Always remember however that encouraging play and enjoyment is the vital component at this stage of learning, specific things like push-ups and box jumps aren’t necessary however if you do want to keep doing them with him make sure technique is correct and the workout load is appropriate.

Finally I just wanted to say how nice it is you’ve taken an interest and you’re really going above and beyond to help your son. I really respect that and wish you guys all the luck for the future.   
 

[Jco4Participant]

First things first TECHNIQUE IS KEY! It’s not just a matter of practice makes perfect it’s perfect practice that makes perfect. Like thparadox mentioned getting him involved in other sports is a great way to keep fitness levels high and learn transferable skills to basketball. Also thparadox mentioned watching basketball with him, you should watch many different skill levels, different eras and different countries. Let him watch post-game conferences too and how the players conduct themselves off court (hopefully in a calm, professional manner regardless of situation). 

Next step would be working the fundamentals of basketball so for example keeping the head up whilst dribbling, being able to do skills at different speeds, passing different distances, staying in front of players on defense, going straight up on defensive shots. The closer the training resembles a match setting the more applicable skills and environmental contexts can be practiced, eg. Defense, perceived pressure, game flow, etc. If possible schedule some practice matches or scrimmages between friends, kids vs adults, 3 on 2, 1 on 1, playing against older kids, etc. If allowed get him involved in different teams practice sessions let him watch high level practice sessions. 

Always remember however that encouraging play and enjoyment is the vital component at this stage of learning, specific things like push-ups and box jumps aren’t necessary however if you do want to keep doing them with him make sure technique is correct and the workout load is appropriate.

Finally I just wanted to say how nice it is you’ve taken an interest and you’re really going above and beyond to help your son. I really respect that and wish you guys all the luck for the future.   
 

[JoeWolf1]

 Be careful not to get him on the weights too early. It can be too much of an injury risk for a kid under 12 or so, and if he does body weight stuff he’ll still be strong for his age. Burpees are awesome for developing explosive power without lifting weights.

[JoeWolf1]

 Be careful not to get him on the weights too early. It can be too much of an injury risk for a kid under 12 or so, and if he does body weight stuff he’ll still be strong for his age. Burpees are awesome for developing explosive power without lifting weights.

[TalentSearchParticipant]

 Thanks Fellas 

yeah joewolf1 no weight until at least 14…

I appreciate the advise… I really like the burpie idea… in small doses.

 

He has a game tomorrow. First in a while he’s excited… LET’S GO 

 

 

[TalentSearchParticipant]

 Thanks Fellas 

yeah joewolf1 no weight until at least 14…

I appreciate the advise… I really like the burpie idea… in small doses.

 

He has a game tomorrow. First in a while he’s excited… LET’S GO 

 

 

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