Okay so I had an ankle sprain about 2.5 months ago, it wasn't too severe, but I wasn't able to play pick up ball til this past Thursday. It's still not 100%, as there is some soreness after pick up ball and still lingering pain when put in awkward positions (the pain is like in the upper heel/inner ankle). So before Thursday, I was limited to dribbling and shooting practices. I can go 100% in games now though, just the soreness.
Also, on March 15, I weighed 143 lbs. Now I weigh 153 lbs. It was because I was on spring break and finally got to see family and etc... lots of home cooking meals and going out to eat and stuff. I know 10 lbs is still a lot.
Lastly, I had a 6 week block of lower body strength training that ended on March 17 (squats/ DL's/ etc..)
So my question is, playing pick up ball today, why was I not nearly as explosive as I used to be in before all this happened? Let's just say I didn't work out properly, still doing a 6 week strength training schedule, I still should be at least SOMEWHAT stronger than before. It was my first time really working out lower body too, so there are like newbie gains no? Regardless, I should be at least 1% stronger...
So what is the likely culprit of why I am not being more explosive (even LESS explosive) than before all this?
Is it that I just need to get back into basketball shape, since I haven't been playing any games at all, only practice?
Is it the 10 lbs I gained from eating like a beast?
Is it the ankle sprain still not 100%, although it's like 96%...?
Thanks for listening to my b*tching...
