Looking at the title, it would be hard to argue against these characteristics being important to the game of basketball. Players who stay low can react quicker and get to spots before their offensive or defensive opponent. Consequently, these players will be more explosive defensively and offensively.
Explosiveness, Efficiency, Conditioning, and Staying Low
Staying Low in Basketball
The game of basketball when played properly is played from low to high. While playing, basketball players should be in a low, balanced position. This shoud be the norm througout the game whether they are on defense or offense. Good players with the basketball handle the ball low to the ground and then finish high at the rim or on their jump shot. Good defenders will be in a low athletic stance in order to move affectively with the man that they are guarding
