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Driveway Skills (fundamentals)
Tue., Jul. 12th, 2011
Executing a Fundamental Layup details and highlights the proper execution of a fundamentally sound underhand, overhand,...
Mon., Jan. 24th, 2011
To begin, we will focus this Driveway Skills segment on detailing the proper components of footwork, lower body, upper body...
Mon., Dec. 13th, 2010
To begin, we will focus this Driveway Skills segment on detailing the proper components of footwork, lower body, upper body...
Mon., Nov. 1st, 2010
To gain a better understanding of the fundamentals of shooting, every player must be taught the complete breakdown of the...
Thu., Sep. 23rd, 2010
The fundamental foundation of a two hand chest pass begins with proper footwork, body and hand position. Both feet will...
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Driveway Drills (practice)
Mon., Mar. 7th, 2011
The player will start with the basketball underneath the basket. The player will set the clock to one minute.
To start...
Sun., Feb. 20th, 2011
The player should find a solid concrete or brick/block wall. The player should set themselves in a defensive stance...
Mon., Feb. 7th, 2011
The player will start with the basketball underneath the basket. The player will set the clock to one (1) minute.
To...
Mon., Jan. 10th, 2011
The player will start with the basketball underneath the basket. The player will set the clock to one (1) minute.
The...
Mon., Dec. 27th, 2010
The player should position themselves about five (5) to eight (8) feet in front of the right half of the backboard with a...
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Testimonials
- “By working with Troy, my daughter has developed very solid ball handling skills, as well as, a great looking shot and she now understands how to use a move to set up another. Everyone tells us how much she has improved and it must be true . . .(First Team All-SIAC, Second Team All-Metro & Third Team All-State Honors, Hoosier Basketball Magazine's Top 100)…she started on the varsity her freshman year. Her training has enabled her to gain valuable insight into the ‘Big Picture’ and she now knows what she must do to achieve her goals of playing at the next level. (College Basketball Scholarship Recipient, 2007 NAIA Division II National Basketball Champion)”– T.K. (Evansville, IN)
- “Training sessions were based on my strengths and weaknesses…and I was taught to understand the game. I gained a sense of court awareness, decision making and an increased ability to handle the ball. As a result I received a college basketball scholarship (High School: 1,000+ career points, Record [11-12] in 3Pt Field Goals, ranked 22nd in state history for 3pt field goals made [223], 1st Team All-Conference/All- Southern Illinois, 3rd Team All-State, College Career: NCAA Division III National Champion [2008 and 2009], 11th in school history for 3Pt field goals made, Shot 40% from 3 Pt Range).”– C.K. (Washington University of St. Louis)
- “Troy works with you all over the court, teaching you the correct shooting fundamentals, working with you on your speed, dribbling, individual moves, and helping you understand when and where to take the shot...once the adjustments have been made you can see and feel the improvements, and you know you've taken the step to the next level. I have made tremendous improvement. My shot has improved dramatically. My free throw shooting, three point and jump shot, and my jumping ability have all improved.”– C.Q. (Graham, KY)
- “ Troy has helped me develop tremendously…especially with my shooting and ball-handling. Numerous people have told me that I have a great shot with great form. With his training I have developed greater confidence in my skills and as my confidence has grown I have become a better leader on the court. Troy’s training techniques are balanced between work, competition and fun in a comfortable atmosphere. (SIAC Honorable Mention, SIAC 2nd team, All Metro Team, Selected to the Indiana Junior All Stars, Ohio Premier Tournament All Star Team, Academic All City, Sectional Championship, receiving recruiting letters by various DI, II, III and NAIA schools). ”– A.K. (Evansville, IN)
- “ When my son was interviewed in the paper after scoring his 1000th point, he was asked who his greatest influence in basketball was and he said, 'Troy Sowders.' We are thankful to Troy for his teaching which allowed my son to achieve his goals in life up to this point (1,000+ career points, School Record [11-12] in Three Point Field Goals, ranked 22nd in state history for three point field goals made [223], First Team All-Conference, Third Team All-State and First Team All- Southern Illinois, College Career - NCAA Division III National Champion in back-to-back seasons [2008 and 2009], 11th in school history for 3 Point field goals made, Shot 40% from 3 Point Range)...and what he stands for! ”– M.K. (Newton, IL)
News
Mon., Aug. 29th, 2011
The American Basketball Association's World Basketball Cup is slated to take place in 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada (USA).
Twelve teams will participate. The twelve teams will ...
Wed., Aug. 24th, 2011
The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame will host the inaugural Basketball Hall of Fame Holiday Showcase December 9th, 2011 at the MassMutual Center. The tripleheader will include...
Mon., Aug. 15th, 2011
The Basketball Hall of Fame announced its 2011 inductee class. Inductees include:
Chris Mullin - Olympic Gold Medalist (Member of the Original Dream Team) and NBA Superstar; five time All-Star...
Basketball Tip
"The physical habits of man-to-man defense are mid-point vision between the ball and the man, a low stance, equal balance, and position between the man and the basket. Communication between players in calling out screens, calling empty area on the court, vocally indicating position and help to teammates are just some of the communication fundamentals inimitable to a man-to-man defense." - Bobby Knight / Pete Newell
