Because of the great variability in schedules and strategies of different coaches, as well as school rules on eating and drinking during the day, an individual approach needs to be used to ensure players are adequately fueled. During the warm-up, most coaches will take the team into the locker room at a set time, which can be used as a planned fueling opportunity. Coaches may have a set meal coordinated with a walk-through others leave it up to the individual athletes and parents. Some may have a walk-through or shoot-around right after school on weekdays and in the morning of a weekend game. The structure of game day varies widely amongst high schools. Most high schools will play 25–35 games per season, depending on tournament play. High school basketball games usually occur 2–3 times per week and are structured as four 8-min quarters with a 10-min halftime. Addressing these issues is vital to keeping players healthy and maximizing their performance. Regardless of these differences, in general, many high school basketball players have poor nutritional habits, do not get sufficient sleep, and lack proper recovery and training techniques. High school is a unique time period in working with athletes because of the wide range of age, maturity, and physical stature. Lastly, although off-season expectations vary based on the level, most basketball players are engaged and hydration plans should be developed within the structure of the game as well as with consideration for training and practices throughout the season and year-round. Tournaments and playoffs provide unique challenges with multiple games in one day or games on consecutive days. Basketball is a long season for high school and college athletes it spans semesters and the holidays, which in many cases influences the nutrition and training of the athletes. During the season, practices will vary in duration and intensity, although most teams will practice, lift weights, prepare with film sessions, or compete six days per week. However, like any sport, players have responsibilities before and after a game, during which time nutrition and hydration should also be a consideration. These habits should be developed and maintained in practices and training sessions throughout the year.Īn actual game of basketball is of fairly short duration, ranging from 32-48 min of total playing time depending on the level. The rules of the game, which allow for frequent substitutions, time-outs, breaks between quarters (high school and professional) and a halftime break, lend themselves to incorporating good nutrition and hydration habits. In order to determine the nutrition and hydration needs of a basketball player, and develop plans to help meet those needs, the structure of game day, practices, and the off-season must be considered.
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