Trip home stirs Bryant’s nostalgia

Read this article......http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news?slug=aw-bryanthighschool121610
..........“Every single one, it seemed – the 8-year-old, the 9-year-olds – go left and they go right,” Bryant told Yahoo! Sports recently. “The older ones shoot the jump hook with the left, and they shoot the jump hook with the right. You’ve got bigger kids who can shoot from the outside, who can handle the ball and play. A lot of young players that look like [Pau] Gasol, who are just so skilled.  “And now, you’ve got kids here in the States, 20 years old, who can’t do those things.........................

Free Basketball Clinic - TOMORROW

Free Austin Toros basketball clinic this Saturday at Champion Chevrolet Austin on Saturday, December 18th. Sign up here https://www.toroshomecourt.com/championclinic?oid=494

"I got a Shooting Coach"

DeShawn Stevenson gets it!  Do you?  What is it?  Wanna improve my shooting %, make more shots, keep shooting streaks longer?  Get a shooting coach!  Not just any coach, but a Shooting Coach.  One that specializes in shooting development with proven results.  It even helps if he/she was a good shooter or was trained by a good shooting coach themselves.  Check out this awesome article. 

Stevenson savoring starting role for Mavs -
Over the last 21 games, DeShawn Stevenson has become a fixture in the Mavericks starting five and continues to produce on both sides of the floor.  Continue reading article...........

Need a shooting coach?  We're here to help.  Just call and we'll help YOU make more SHOTS!

College Basketball Shooting Drills

Here's an old shooting drill from one of my basketball mentors John Wooden. It's basic but plays an important role in building your shooting foundation.  Remember this saying, "Don't despise the day of small beginnings." - AP (your shooting coach)

Imaginary Shooting DrillJohn Wooden, the legendary former basketball coach at UCLA, recommends performing the imaginary shooting drill to build power and stamina in your legs and to work on your shooting technique. You don't use a ball for the drill, so you can focus exclusively on your body mechanics without having to worry about making each shot. Stand with your toes on a line in your shooting position. When a coach or partner blows a whistle, take a perfect jump shot as if you actually have a ball. Move back to the line as quickly as possible and reset. Repeat on the next whistle. You can perform this drill on your own if necessary.

Click the link below to read the entire article. I agree with some but not all the mechanics mentioned here. : http://www.livestrong.com/article/326771-college-basketball-shooting-drills/  

Thanksgiving Div. 1 Clinic

Are you ready to train like a Division I Player? Get a peek inside a Div. 1 practice by attending our 4-hour Clinic next Wednesday from 9am-1pm. Come work hard with us to make room for the heavy food you'll be eating next Thursday. Here's a look into what we'll cover. REGISTER ONLINE HERE
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Session I: Div. 1 Stations— 9-11am
I’ve been to a few Division 1 college basketball practices this fall and have some great drills to share with you this fall/winter so be ready to work like D-1 programs do.

• Dribbling—D-1 ball-handlings drills. Stationary, dynamic, and live!
• Shooting—Warm-up routine, 200 reps, shooting checklist,
• Scoring moves—create and finish
• Team Passing—full court live passing drills
• Defense—Ind. & Team defensive drills that will help any player improve their defense.
• Offense—Team offensive concept drills that help prepare you for any offensive system

Session II—Live Scrimmage Training - 11am-1pm
• 1/2 court competition games
• 1/2 court controlled scrimmages
• Full-court competitive situation games
• Full-court live games
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Details: REGISTER HERE
Ages: 8-17 boys & girls (players will be grouped according to age and ability)
Time: 9:00am-1:00pm. Nov. 24th
Cost: $40 early bird rate. **$50 after Nov. 21st
Location: Hoop Zone—826 Rutland Dr.
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Save these UPCOMING Camp Dates:
December 27-30 "Score the Rock" Holiday Camp @ Hoop Zone

Please call or email me with any questions you have.

Aaron Page
AP Shooting Academy Director
512-850-4108
pagehoops@gmail.com
http://apshootingacademy.blogspot.com/
http://www.apshootingacademy.com/

Free Throw Shooting Tips

2 C's and 3 R's
Adapted from Hal Wissell FT shooting video - http://www.coachwissel.com/

Confidence – Believe it’s going in. Think positive thoughts. Look and act like a shooter.
Concentration – eliminate all distractions and focus on target right above front of rim. This last thing you do before you shoot.
Routine – Helps confidence. Find nail hole & set shooting foot to right of hole or right behind it to get lined up Find the valve or seam below valve. Take desired # of dribbles.
Relaxation – Take deep breath
Rhythm – Down up action with the legs. One Motion, use Up force, catch Momentum wave. Shoot on way up with full extension.

Notes: Stay off the FT line until ref hands you ball. Say positive words to yourself with full confidence. Ex. I’m a shooter, nothing but net, count these, I’ve dreamt about making shots like these, this is me, I’m king, etc.

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Tryout Training Camp

Need to brushup on your skills before tryouts? Attend the "Tryout Training Camp" on Oct. 16th & 23rd to prepare yourself for a great tryout! Click the following link for more details...TRYOUT TRAINING CAMP.

Registration opens Monday morning....

Correcting Basketball Shooting Errors

Check out this great video from Hal Wissel.  It's 8 minutes long so if you don't have time for all 8 minutes then look at the first 4 min. then the second 4 min later.  The only advice i'd offer these shooters is to "open" their stances a little to help align their body and the ball.  See video here: http://vimeo.com/8262062 and sign up HERE for the free basketball newsletter with lots of free videos.

I'm searching the web each week for the best videos on Shooting Development so stay tuned......AP

Steph Curry Draining Shots

Watch one of my favorite NBA shooters in pre-game warmups. He's the best pure shooter in the league.

Dell Curry Jumpshot Clinic

Check out Steph Curry's dad demonstrating 3 parts of our shooting routine. Look familiar?

FALL SHOOTING ACADEMY

The Fall Shooting Academy @ Hoop Zone starts in 11 days....

 "The Shooting Academy" is a shooting program designed to increase your shooting %, confidence, and technique.


Program Details

2010 Fall Shooting Academy - REGISTER HERE

INFORMATIONAL FLYER

Location: Hoop Zone

Days: Sundays (6-7:15pm) & Wednesdays (6-7:15pm).

Dates: October 3, 6, 10, 13, 17, 20

For: Boys & Girls in Grades 5-12th


Curriculum: 

Session 1 – Evaluation, Video analysis, and routine intro.Session 2 – Routine and FORM mastery/Game Speed Shooting (GSS)/Shot fake series/1v1, 2v2Session 3 – FORM and HYDI review/GSS/Screen Shooting Skill Set (SS)/ 3v3Session 4 – Skill Set review/live skill set games/intro new routine introSession 5 – New routine w/all SS’s/special shooting situation masterySession 6 – Routine test, video analysis, and Re-Evaluation

Jordan Shooting Form

Click this link for some game video of Michael Jordan's shooting form.
http://www.formula1movies.com/video/VUwDIn7TL_Y/1998-NBA-Finals-Utah-Jazz-Vs-Chicago-Bulls-Game-6.html

For 2010 fall Shooting Academy Players:

Watch these shooting clips:
1:43-1:48 – Jordan 3pter shooting on way up.
2:40-2:50 – Jordan 3pter slow mo – shooting on way up.
3:55-4:10 – Jordan – "The Shot" – open stance with right shoulder in front of left. Notice how all the important parts of shot are lined up with the middle of the rim. No shoulder being squared up here.

Sports Plex

Spent some time this week at the Paducah Regional Sports Plex.  It is West Kentucky's Premiere Indoor Sports Facility that touts 80k sq ft with 3 basketball courts, an enclosed indoor soccer arena, baseball, softball, weight training, and more.  Definitely the place to go for indoor sports in West KY.

Racers

I was at Murray State University yesterday and got to watch some individual workouts.  After talking with the coaching staff and watching a few wkouts I think it could be another special season for the racers! 

Aaron

Scottie Pippen's NBA Story

Here's a video on one of my favorite NBA players of the 90's. 
A look at Scottie Pippen's entrance to the NBA.


http://sports.yahoo.com/video/player/nba/Standout_Plays/21332039

Me Shooting 30 years ago

This is me shooting at age 3. Look at that form! :)
I've always enjoyed
playing basketball
and consider it a
blessing that some
truly great shooting
minds have passed
down their gift of
shooting wisdom to me.
My goal is to share that
gift with as many aspiring
basketball players as possible. 

All the best,

Aaron Page
Shooting Coach

The Greatest Lie in Sports?

The Greatest Lie in Sports!!  Watch this. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-ejFVxQtlo

 

Here's a great video of a 14yr old demonstrating the SWISH Shooting method by Tom Nordland.  I love seeing players swish shots.

http://go.webvideoplayer.com/view/RHZhKYJ0tiD4Ec9CTkaW23246

Aaron Page
AP Shooting Academy Director
512-850-4108
www.apshootingacademy.com

My new business card

A basketball legend passes on. http://bit.ly/dandO2

UPDATED SUMMER CAMP SCHEDULE

2010 Summer Camp Schedule

June 11th - AP Shooting Clinic - @ Hoop Zone - $52.50

June 14-18th - AP Shooting Camp- @ Hoop Zone - $159.00

July 12-16th - AP Scoring Camp - @ Hoop Zone - $150.00

July 19-22nd - The Shooting & Scoring Camp - @ Cedar Ridge HS - $102.50

**Featuring AJ Abrams

July 16th - Guard/Post Clinic  @ Hoop Zone - $52.50  

July 19-23 - Guard/Post CAMP @ Hoop Zone - $159.00 

Aug. 9-13 - Total Training Camp @ Hoop Zone - $159.00 

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Parent Testimonial

Parent Testimonial:
You have such a great program!  Zac has done many different BB camps in Austin over the years and says that he worked the hardest and got the most out of Hoop Zone Camps. We're looking forward to seeing you this summer.  -- Charlotte

Aaron Page
Hoop Zone Director
512-850-4108
www.hoop-zone.org

St. Andrew's Camp Flyer

Here is the flyer for the new AP Basketball Skills Camp @ St. Andrew's. Check it out and register today!

This is going to be a great camp with some very special guest coaches!!!

AP

APSA New Camp Location @ St. Andrew's

New Camp Location:

AP Shooting Camp @ St. Andrew's Middle School.

When: July 12-16, 2010.
Who: 5-12th graders.
Flyer and more info coming later this week.
Campus is located right behind Seton Hospital Main.

1112 W. 31st St.
Austin, TX 78705-1998

Summer Camp Registration has begun! See Camp List below

Session 1     June 11         AP Shooting Clinic     $50 * Register Here

Session 2     June 14-18     AP SHOOTING ACADEMY     $155 ( 5 days) * Register Here

Session 3     July 16           Guard/Post Clinic     $50 Register Here

Session 4     July 19-23       Guard/Post CAMP     $155 ( 5 days) Register Here

Session 5     August 6    Offensive concepts Clinic – Coaches invited     $50 Register Here

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Session 6     Aug. 9-13         Total Training Camp     $155 ( 5 days) Register Here

Aaron Page
Hoop Zone Director
512-850-4108
pagehoops@gmail.com

www.hoop-zone.org