[divisionone]

divisionone on March 26, 2003 at 3:53 am #8310

My daughter’s primary sport is basketball. I’m having her run track to help bring out her athleticism. What track events would best satisfy this goal?

[QUIKAZHELL]

QUIKAZHELL on March 26, 2003 at 5:31 am #19361

how old is she? how tall?

[Mike Young]

Mike Young on March 26, 2003 at 10:27 am #19362

I’d probably say if you had to select on event you’d probably want it to be one of the jumps. I think ideally though, if you’re really trying to make her as athletic as possible her best bet would be to try several events. More specifically, why not try something like 1 throwing event, 1-2 jumping events, possibly hurdles, and a running race under 800m. It’s no coincidence that decathletes have the title of ‘World’s Greatest Athletes.’ Their many talents and skills are developed by training for a wide range of events.

ELITETRACK Founder

[divisionone]

divisionone on March 26, 2003 at 8:01 pm #19363

QUIKAZHELL,

She’s a 6’0 152 lb sophomore guard/forward.

[divisionone]

divisionone on March 26, 2003 at 8:16 pm #19364

Mike,

Thanks for the response.

She will do a jump, as you suggested. Which sprint do you think would best suit a basketball player (not for the event itself, but for basketball)?

[Mike Young]

Mike Young on March 27, 2003 at 4:14 am #19365

I’d say that training like a 400m runner would probably be the best for someone who wants to play basketball.

ELITETRACK Founder

[zoomkt]

zoomkt on April 11, 2003 at 9:38 pm #19366

she might want to try throwing the shotput as well…it could increas her arm strength….make sure she keeps in the weight room!