Coach Corner: Adapting FIFA 11+ for Basketball

Take the parts that work. Add cutting and landing volume

G-MIP Editorial Team

Research & Education

August 23, 2026 1 min read

Executive summary

FIFA 11+ was built for soccer — the mechanics translate.

What we keep

Bench progressions
Single-leg stance and dynamic balance
Nordic hamstrings

What we add

Deceleration drills
Two-foot landing off a low box
Cutting mechanics at 45° and 90°

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