Training Tips

Check out the links, articles, and videos below to make the most of your basketball journey!

Do you have a favorite drill for honing your skills? Share it at SeniorWomensBasketball@gmail.com and we can add it here for your teammates!

Stretching and Injury Prevention
Flexibility Training for Athletes Over 50 from the National Senior Games Association
Stretching for Seniors: 7 Essential Exercises from Senior Sneakers
The Mayo Clinic’s guide to basic stretches
Aging and Sports: How to Avoid Getting Hurt from Orlando Health
Gen-X Athletes: Stay Healthy and Injury Free from Franciscan Health

Warm-Ups and Conditioning
Pre-Game Warm Up Drills from Coaches Clipboard

Dribbling and Ball Handling
Best Dribbling Drills for Beginners from Get Handles Basketball

Shooting
10 Best Basketball Shooting Drills from Breakthrough Basketball
Take Your Best Shot,” research on bank shots from NC State

3-on-3 Strategy

Rules of the Game
3-on-3 Rules from USA Basketball
NC State Senior Games rules
National Senior Games rules