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“I am committed to helping you advance in the game of basketball, so forward me your questions and I’ll do my best to supply you with insightful information designed to assist you in taking your game to the next level. I thank you in advance for taking the time to contact me and I look forward to working with you to accelerate your full basketball potential. ” - Troy Sowders

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Questions and Answers

How can I help my 5 year old improve their basketball ability?

After working with hundreds of kids in this age group I highly recommend that you make your sessions short (30 minutes), but FUN, while specifically focusing on the development of fundamentals. Within a thirty minute session I recommend that you highlight three to five fundamental areas. Each...

How do I improve my offensive and defensive skills?

Great question. There are numerous opportunities that you can take advantage of to improve both your offensive and defensive capabilities. To begin you can start with individual skill drill work to increase your game. Work on all skill components...ball-handling, defense, shooting, footwork, hand...

Whats a good way to practice post offense?

Have you checked out our Driveway Drills Low Post Moves video segment? If not, here is a direct link (http://www.goalrillaacademy.com/driveway-drills/low-post-moves-drill) to the drill. Check out the drill and you will learn how to practice a variety of low post moves that will allow you to...

When you are doing defensive slides, what if you are guarding someone faster? Is there a way to go faster while staying in your stance?

The first key is to try to prevent yourself from letting the faster offensive player get past you at all. Many players defensively transition their footwork with the offensive players as they zig-zag dribble up the court. Therefore the offensive player is basically moving up the court in a zig...

I've been watching your drills and skills for a while and I have improved! How do you get your coach to notice?

We are pleased to hear that you are watching the skills and drills and implementing them to improve your game. The fact that you have improved is a true sign that the materials we are supplying are targeted to help todays athlete succeed...especially for those who will actually...

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