# EP155: Warm-up Design with German Pro League Coach Domenik Theodorou

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Podcast: [The Transforming Basketball Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-transforming-basketball-podcast-6627332)
Published: 2026-03-18T05:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 2334

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In this episode, George is joined by performance coach Domenik Theodorou to share innovative warm-up strategies, the importance of movement variability, and how to keep players engaged through creative game design. Discover practical tips for enhancing practice efficiency, reducing injury risk, and fostering a fun, dynamic environment for basketball players. Chapters: 00:00 – Introduction and setting the stage for a discussion on rethinking basketball warmups 01:21 – Why traditional warmups often become boring and repetitive for players over time 05:36 – Using warmups to develop skills while encouraging players to solve problems in real time 06:43 – The "lightbulb speed" concept: designing tasks that trigger quick thinking and reaction 10:20 – Essential elements every effective warmup should include for both physical and mental readiness 11:44 – The unwritten rules of warmups that help practices flow smoothly and stay productive 15:13 – Building progression and flow within warmups to prepare players gradually for the main practice 16:53 – Movement variability and how diverse movements support player health and long-term development 19:27– Why novelty and new challenges can boost engagement and keep players motivated 23:00 – Encouraging player autonomy by allowing athletes to figure things out rather than over-instructing 23:37 – Recognizing when warmups aren't working and how coaches can quickly adjust 24:40 – The "Razzle Dazzle Football" example and how creative games can energize a team 26:47 – Designing constraints and achievable goals to guide learning without limiting creativity 27:32 – Timeboxing warmup games to maintain focus, intensity, and pacing during practice 28:37 – Favorite warmup game setups that coaches can easily implement with their teams 29:56 – "Bas…

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