When training for sport performance, it's critical to train the body in the gym to act like it will in on the field/court for your sport. Here is a list of movements and some exercises you can use to get you ready for competition.
Hip Dominant - pulling a load off the ground with hip extension
1. Deadlifts
2. 1-Leg RDL's
3. KB Swings
Knee Dominant - Pushing into the ground (or platform) to extend your knee and hip
1. Back/Front Squats
2. DB Steps Ups
3. Rear Foot Elevated Split Squat (aka: Bulgarian Lunge)
Vertical Push - Pushing a load vertically with shoulder flexion and elbow extension
1. DB/Barbell Push Press
2. DB Overhead Press
3. Med Ball Press
Vertical Pull - Pulling a load vertically with shoulder extension and elbow flexion
1. Pull Ups
2. Chin Ups
3. TRX Pull Ups
Horizontal Push - Pushing a load horizontally from the shoulder joint through elbow extension
1. Bench Press
2. Push Ups
3. TRX Chest Press
Horizontal Pull - Pulling a load horizontally from the shoulder joint through elbow flexion
1. Inverted Rows
2. DB Rows
3. Bent-Over Barbell Row
Core Stability - Stabilizing the spine and resisting movement
1. Planks
2. Pallof Press
3. Side Planks
Rotational Core - Movements that work both up and down and side-to-side
1. Med Ball Chops
2. Cable Pulley Rotations
3. TRX Oblique Crunches
Power/Explosive - Rapidly moving a load under control
1. Power Cleans
2. Split Squat Jumps
3. Snatch
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