Galen Harkness • February 28, 2024

Maximize Your Off-Season: A 4-Month Development Plan for Basketball Players

Transform your off-season into a period of significant growth with our expertly crafted 4-month basketball development plan

Maximize Your Off-Season: A 4-Month Development Plan for Basketball Players


Transform your off-season into a period of significant growth with our expertly crafted 4-month basketball development plan. Tailored for athletes committed to becoming their best, this guide emphasizes balanced training, skill enhancement, and proper recovery. Follow this structured approach to elevate your game before the next season tips off.


Weekly Training Breakdown:


Monday: Focus on Shooting & Strength

- Morning: 1-hour light shooting practice.

- Afternoon: 1-hour lower body strength training.

- Evening: Team practice.


Tuesday: Agility & Skills

- Morning: 1-hour agility and speed drills.

- Afternoon: 1.5 hours on ball handling and shooting.

- Evening: Recovery - stretch and foam roll.


Wednesday: Recovery & Upper Body

- Morning: 45-minute light cardio.

- Afternoon: 1-hour upper body strength training.

- Evening: Team practice.


Thursday: Skill Development & Plyometrics

- Morning: 1.5 hours shooting and finishing moves.

- Afternoon: 1-hour plyometrics and core exercises.

- Evening: Yoga or meditation for recovery.


Friday: Defense & Game Situations

- Morning: 1-hour defensive drills.

- Afternoon: 1.5 hours of game situation drills.

- Evening: Light stretching and mental prep.


Saturday: Gameday

- Play your tournament games


Sunday: Total Recovery

- Focus on hydration, nutrition, and mental rest. Light activities like walking or gentle stretching.


Monthly Focus:


- Month 1:  Build strength and work on fundamentals.

- Month 2: Increase drill intensity and introduce complex plays.

- Month 3: Fine-tune skills and develop basketball IQ.

- Month 4: Ensure consistency and simulate game conditions.


Key to Success: Recovery and Smart Training


- Sleep Well: Aim for 7-9 hours per night.

- Active Recovery: Incorporate rest days to avoid overtraining.

- Nutrition & Hydration: Stay hydrated and eat nutrient-rich foods.

- Muscle Care: Regularly use foam rolling and stretching.

- Listen to Your Body: Adjust training based on physical feedback.


Embrace this off-season as a golden opportunity to enhance your skills, physical condition, and basketball IQ. By sticking to this comprehensive plan, you'll step onto the court next season as a stronger, more confident, and improved player. Remember, consistency is your ally; dedication is your guide.


When Players are ready EYG can help in two ways:


  1. Training - https://www.eygbball.com/eyg-training
  2. Camps - https://www.eygbball.com/eyg-camps
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