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Why Does Basketball Help Big Athletes Succeed in Mixed Martial Arts?

Basketball helps athletes succeed in mixed martial arts because athletes must constantly change direction while juking and using misdirection. Basketball involves constant plyometrics, hand-eye coordination similar to punching, and footwork.

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#2561 - LL Cool J ·

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