Suicides
Sprint from the baseline to each line on the court — free-throw line, half-court, far free-throw line, far baseline — touching each and returning before advancing to the next. Classic conditioning test with no ball involved.
Conditioning
- Duration
- 8 min
- Intensity
- High
- Ages
- Ages 10–12, Ages 13–15, Ages 16+
- Equipment
- None
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Coaching focus: Conditioning
Basketball conditioning should mirror the stop-start demands of the game — short, intense bursts with real recovery, not steady-state cardio. Tie conditioning to competitive targets whenever you can.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Q1How do you run the Suicides drill?
Sprint from the baseline to each line on the court — free-throw line, half-court, far free-throw line, far baseline — touching each and returning before advancing to the next. Classic conditioning test with no ball involved. Run it for about 8 minutes with no special equipment.
Q2What age group is the Suicides drill for?
Suicides works well for players in Ages 10–12, Ages 13–15, Ages 16+, and can be scaled up or down in speed and complexity for other age groups.
Q3How long should the Suicides run?
Run Suicides for about 8 minutes as part of a broader practice or individual workout — enough reps to build the habit without losing quality.
Q4What equipment do I need for Suicides?
No special equipment is required for Suicides.
Coaching Suicides?
Swap notes with coaches running this drill in the free community, or build Suicides into a timed practice plan, assign it to your roster, and track who's completed it in the app.
The community is free and always will be. No card needed for either.
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