A lot talk about multi-sport athletes. So you have a kid who is always in season for his sport. But the kids who aren't start "unofficial" workouts -- lifting, speed training, long toss, etc. I have also read some commentary about out of season work (building) and in season work (maintenance). So what do you do with a kid who plays multiple sports?
Specifically, the kid right now is playing basketball 6 days/week - 2-3 hrs. each day. He is not permitted by rule to join the baseball players in their off season workouts. So I am looking for ideas for at home workouts 2-3 times per week, after practice, to get him ready/stronger for the season. He has the basic equipment available -- bands, dumbells, bench, etc. Right now I am overwhelmed and confused. Any thoughts? Thanks in advance.
Wow. That is a lot of involvement for basketball. Sounds like he should be in great shape for baseball. If he were my son I would encourage long toss 3 times a week and hitting off of a tee daily until baseball season started. Other than that I would be afraid of him overexerting himself.
My son is the starting QB for Varsity so his arm was in good shape once he started long tossing 2 weeks ago. He does his long toss on the turf football field to gauge distance and avoid mud when the field is wet.