Iowa Skills Academy
@IowaSkillsAcadDetailed skill training ๐ Headquartered in Des Moines, IA ๐Click the link to start training ๐
Testing our skills with audio cues ๐ง ๐ First call = Side of the rim Second call = Finish hand Fun way to mix up skill work and provide a new challenge to players Go try this out! ๐
A must have finish option: โVeerโ Finish ๐ 3 different options - 1. Extension 2. Hang 3. Late Reverse Great way to cut in front of your defender or to create contact ๐ช
Struggling with your touch around the rim? โ 9 Drills to help with your touch! โ Get in the gym and try these out ๐
Shooting Challenge ๐๐ 3 Level form shots - Near the rim - Mid range - 3 Pointer Canโt jump at all. All about shot flow and release. 3 levels x 5 spots If you miss you start that spot over
We love 2 foot finishers at the academy ๐๐ We like to teach players this Outside to Inside footwork on their 2 foot finish because of all the options: 1. Outside hand 2. Pump + Outside hand 3. Slide through reverse 4. Slide by 5. Floater Essential footwork!
Layered shooting drills ๐ฏ๐ One of our favorite ways to add in some difficulty to our shooting drills. Trying to be consistent! 1. 2 dribble speed stop + Elbow to wing 3 2. Cross drag pullup + mid post to wing 3 3. Corner 3 + 2 dribble pullup + wing 3 + 1 dribble pullup
Struggling with your shot? โ Could be sloppy hand placement on the ball on the catch or off the dribble โ Try these 5 drills to improve it: 1. Waist Wraps 2. Between Pickups 3. Pound Pickups 4. Ball Spins 5. Reaction Pickups Get in the lab and try these out!
Step by step process on how to develop the โCross Jabโ attack move ๐๐ 1. Stationary Dribble Jabs 2. Stationary 1 Dribble Cross Jab 3. Stationary Cross Jab Continuous This is one of the most effective ways to attack downhill off the dribble! Go give this a try ๐
Handle Workout ๐๐ฅ 1. Slow Pounds + Chair Taps 2. Cross + 2 Chair Taps 3. Between + 2 Chair Taps 4. Behind + 2 Chair Taps 5. Cross Between Behind + 2 Chair Taps Great way to challenge your handle while your off hand is occupied ๐ Give this a try!
Mikan drill for your footwork ๐ฅ๐ 1. Speed Stops Exchanges + Speed Stop 2. Under Drags + Stride Stop 3. Punch Drags + Jump Stop This is a great way to develop FOOT CONTROL as a player which might be one of the most important skills you can have Try this out ๐
5 quick ways to finish ๐ 1. First Step - Outside Hand 2. First Step - Inside Hand 3. Extended Step Scoop 4. 2 Foot - Inside Hand 5. First Step Floater At times players need to be able to jump early and get that ball to back board to beat a defender ๐ฅ
3 Drills to help improve your crossovers ๐ฅ๐ 1. Push Step Cross 2. 1 Foot to Drop Cross 3. Cone Slide Cross If youโre struggling shifting your weight on your crossover try these drills out!
Improve Your Weak Hand ๐ฅ๐ Have a player struggling with their weak hand? Try this Weak Hand Series: 1. Overtops 2. Pocket Pulls 3. Overtop + Pocket Pull 4. Overtop + Pocket Pill / Overtop + Pass / Side Jab Finish Working on a ton ball control in this series ๐
5 Minute Warm Up ๐จ 1. Mikan | Goal: 4 Clean Makes 2. Reverse Mikan | Goal: 4 Clean Makes 3. Waist Wrap + Guard Mikan | Make 5 with each โ 4. Waist Wrap + Reverse Guard Mikan | Make 5 with each โ 5. Shoulder Pounds + Extended Finish | Make 3 on each side Follow for more ๐ฅ
Shooting Drill! ๐ฏ ๐ 1. Catch & Shoot 2. Lift 3. Drift 4. Contested Partner Goal: 6/8 at 4 spots Grab a partner and try this one out! ๐ซก
Footwork & Finishing Drill ๐๐ 1. Speed Stop + Step Through 2. Speed Stop + Reverse Pivot 3. Speed Stop + Step Through + Reverse Great way to work on clean stops + pumps and finishes at different angles! ๐ฅ Grab a partner and try this out
5 Finishes for youth players ๐๐ 1. First Step - Outside Hand 2. First Step - Inside Hand 3. Veer Step 4. 2 Foot Extended 5. Stride Stop Maddox going through our finishing checklist! ๐ Trying to become consistent with the finish and the footwork. Goal: 5 in a row!
Welcome everyone to our page! Looking forward to posting a ton of training content here along with updates on camps / workouts ๐ More info coming soon! ๐จ
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