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Detailed skill training πŸ€ Headquartered in Des Moines, IA πŸ“Click the link to start training πŸ‘‡

Sioux Falls, SD
Joined September 2023
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@SDSkillsAcad
South Dakota Skills Academy
1 year
Simple shooting drill πŸŽ―πŸ€πŸ‘‡ Adds basics reps + more game realistic reps at each spot! One of our favorites
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@SDSkillsAcad
South Dakota Skills Academy
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Footwork is the key to separation BUT don’t underestimate making CONTACT! πŸ’ͺ We love to teach our players footwork details. But we also love showing different ways to great contact 🫑
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@SDSkillsAcad
South Dakota Skills Academy
1 year
Every player should be able to post up! πŸ€ Regardless of position! We love this dribble post up 1 on 1 game πŸ‘
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@SDSkillsAcad
South Dakota Skills Academy
2 years
Testing our skills with audio cues 🧠 πŸ€ 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! πŸ™Œ
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@SDSkillsAcad
South Dakota Skills Academy
2 years
A must have finish option: β€œVeer” Finish πŸŽ’ 3 different options - 1. Extension 2. Hang 3. Late Reverse Great way to cut in front of your defender or to create contact πŸ’ͺ
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@SDSkillsAcad
South Dakota Skills Academy
2 years
Struggling with your touch around the rim? ❌ 9 Drills to help with your touch! βœ… Get in the gym and try these out πŸ™Œ
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@SDSkillsAcad
South Dakota Skills Academy
2 years
Shooting Challenge πŸ€πŸ‘‡ 3 Level form shots - Near the rim - Mid range - 3 Pointer Can’t jump at all. All about shot flow and release. 3 levels x 5 spots If you miss you start that spot over
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@SDSkillsAcad
South Dakota Skills Academy
2 years
We love 2 foot finishers at the academy πŸ€πŸ™Œ 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!
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@SDSkillsAcad
South Dakota Skills Academy
2 years
Layered shooting drills πŸŽ―πŸ‘‡ 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
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@SDSkillsAcad
South Dakota Skills Academy
2 years
Struggling with your shot? ❌ Could be sloppy hand placement on the ball on the catch or off the dribble βœ… 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!
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@SDSkillsAcad
South Dakota Skills Academy
2 years
Step by step process on how to develop the β€œCross Jab” attack move πŸ€πŸ‘‡ 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 πŸ™Œ
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@SDSkillsAcad
South Dakota Skills Academy
2 years
Handle Workout πŸ€πŸ”₯ 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 πŸ™Œ Give this a try!
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@SDSkillsAcad
South Dakota Skills Academy
2 years
Mikan drill for your footwork πŸ”₯πŸ€ 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 πŸ™Œ
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@SDSkillsAcad
South Dakota Skills Academy
2 years
5 quick ways to finish πŸ‘‡ 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 πŸ”₯
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@SDSkillsAcad
South Dakota Skills Academy
2 years
3 Drills to help improve your crossovers πŸ”₯πŸ‘‡ 1. Push Step Cross 2. 1 Foot to Drop Cross 3. Cone Slide Cross If you’re struggling shifting your weight on your crossover try these drills out!
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@SDSkillsAcad
South Dakota Skills Academy
2 years
Improve Your Weak Hand πŸ”₯πŸ‘‡ 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 πŸ™Œ
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@SDSkillsAcad
South Dakota Skills Academy
2 years
5 Minute Warm Up 🚨 1. Mikan | Goal: 4 Clean Makes 2. Reverse Mikan | Goal: 4 Clean Makes 3. Waist Wrap + Guard Mikan | Make 5 with each βœ‹ 4. Waist Wrap + Reverse Guard Mikan | Make 5 with each βœ‹ 5. Shoulder Pounds + Extended Finish | Make 3 on each side Follow for more πŸ”₯
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@SDSkillsAcad
South Dakota Skills Academy
2 years
Shooting Drill! 🎯 πŸ€ 1. Catch & Shoot 2. Lift 3. Drift 4. Contested Partner Goal: 6/8 at 4 spots Grab a partner and try this one out! 🫑
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@SDSkillsAcad
South Dakota Skills Academy
2 years
Footwork & Finishing Drill πŸ€πŸ‘‡ 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! πŸ”₯ Grab a partner and try this out
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@SDSkillsAcad
South Dakota Skills Academy
2 years
5 Finishes for youth players πŸ€πŸ‘‡ 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! πŸ“ Trying to become consistent with the finish and the footwork. Goal: 5 in a row!
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