The 6 Best Plyometric Exercises for Basketball Players

The non-negotiables of plyo training

• Quality over quantity — stop the set when intent drops
• Full recovery between reps (30–60 seconds)
• Never plyo on tired legs
• Land soft, jump hard

The six exercises

1. Calf pogos — ankle stiffness
2. Box jumps — max intent, soft landing
3. Depth jumps — reactive strength
4. Broad jumps — horizontal power
5. Single-leg bounds — unilateral force
6. Tuck jumps — vertical repeat-ability