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3 Drills to Improve Your Kids Ball Handling Skills

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  Michael Jordan, arguably basketball’s greatest of all time, famously once said, “Get the fundamentals down and the level of everything you do will rise.”. Dribbling is often overlooked as a fundamental skill because of its apparent lack of flash. However, it is an essential part of the game and can be quite entertaining to watch, just ask And1 legend The Professor and his 5.44 million YouTube subscribers. A single player cannot move the ball up and down the court without dribbling, even if you’re NBA MVP, Russel Westbrook Whether your child is just starting out or has some serious hoop dreams, Baskets Academy can help your child grow in the fundamentals as well as more advanced aspects of the game.. We want to take a look at some easy drills that will help develop and strengthen this fundamental skill .  DOUBLE DRIBBLE GOAL: strengthen non-dominant hands, as well as coordination.  This drill works in two segments. First, have your player work on dribbling two basketballs at once. T
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Middle School Tryouts

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  "A dream does not become reality through magic; it takes sweat, determination, and hard work." - Colin Powell It’s been said that it takes roughly 10,000 hours to become good at something, or 28 days of doing the same thing over and over to create a habit and it’s no different when it comes to sports. If you want to exceed, become better, or make the team, it’s no surprise that you need to practice and try out. If your child loves basketball, Baskets Academy might be the perfect fit! Youth sports can have a lasting impact on the development of children and includes so much more than how to shoot hoops. Certain life lessons you get from sports can rarely be taught elsewhere. Here are just a few.  How to be a leader How to be a follower Body language cues How to control emotions Setting and achieving goals Success requires hard work and effort How to succeed with class How to lose/fail with dignity Success requires sacrifice Know your strengths and weaknesses Being healthy is
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Developmental League vs. Select Team

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  If your child is serious about learning the game of basketball, Baskets Academy is the place for them. Here, we teach your child how to play the game of basketball, starting with fundamentals. We teach skill enhancements to over-all knowledge of the game and assist players in reaching their full potential.  At Baskets Academy we provide group and personal training sessions throughout the year and host camps, tournament teams, and league play. Take a look at what our Developmental League and Select Teams have to offer.  Developmental League Our Developmental League is for players of all skill levels, from beginners to advanced players in 1st-9th grade. There is no tryout for this league, so everyone is welcome. The program will run from Saturday, July 11th until Saturday, August 29th. To register for our Developmental League, click here . The league registration includes:  A minimum of 7 games 4 training sessions 1 reversible uniform jersey Select Team The select program at Baskets A
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