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06/17/2026

🔥 QUICK TRIGGER SHOOTING DRILL 🔥

Want to become a more dangerous off the dribble shooter? Add this competitive shooting drill to your workout! 🏀

📌 Rules:
✅ Offense gets 2 quick dribbles and must pull up for a 3-pointer.
❌ No pump fakes allowed.
✅ Defense starts as soon as the offensive player grabs the ball.
✅ Defense must sprint around 3 cones before trying to block the shot.
✅ Offense works pass 2 cones before shooting.

This drill teaches players to:
🏀 Play at game speed
🏀 Be explosive with their dribbles
🏀 Get into their shot quickly
🏀 Stay balanced on the pickup
🏀 Develop a faster release under pressure

The key is being efficient with your footwork, staying balanced, and getting your shot off before the defense can recover!

Work on it consistently and watch your ability to create space and score off the bounce improve. 💪🔥

Follow us and for more drills, tips, and training ideas to take your game to the next level! 🚀🏀

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06/16/2026

Follow this drill progression to master your In & Out Dribble and the counters that come off of it! 🏀🔥

✅ Level 1: In & Out ➡️ 1 dribble ➡️ Right-hand finish

✅ Level 2: In & Out ➡️ Crossover ➡️ Left-hand finish

✅ Level 3: In & Out ➡️ Crossover ➡️ Between-the-Legs ➡️ Finish

✅ Level 4: In & Out ➡️ Crossover ➡️ Between-the-Legs ➡️ Behind-the-Back ➡️ Left-hand finish

🔥 Advanced Level:
In & Out ➡️ Cross ➡️ Tween ➡️ Behind ➡️ Cross ➡️ High Pick-Up ➡️ Left-hand finish

Focus on selling the move, staying low, changing speeds, and finishing. The goal isn’t just learning moves—it’s learning how to connect them together in game situations.

Which level can you complete? 👀⬇️

Can you match these 2 middle schoolers guards with an above average skill set .thomas_

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06/12/2026

Want a quicker trigger off the dribble? 🏀🔥
Try this drill and challenge yourself to make 15 shots on EACH side (right and left)!

✅ Focus on your footwork
✅ Keep your dribbles quick and efficient
✅ Stay balanced on the pickup
✅ Get your shot off fast and under control

The details matter. The best shooters aren’t just quick with their hands—they’re quick with their feet and body positioning too.

Follow us and for more basketball development tips, drills, and training content. Want to take your game to the next level? Come work out with us and get better every day! 💪🏽🏀

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Congratulations to our raffle ticket winners last night!Both raffle ticket winners decided to give away their award to a...
06/11/2026

Congratulations to our raffle ticket winners last night!
Both raffle ticket winners decided to give away their award to a youth!

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Thank you for everyone who contributed last night!
hosted, and his brother for Dj’d, thank you for allowing us to utilize the space for this event! The first of many to come!

06/11/2026

YOU vs YOU. 💯🏀

The biggest opponent you’ll ever face isn’t the defender in front of you… it’s the voice inside your head telling you what you can’t do.

Basketball is just as mental as it is physical. Confidence, focus, resilience, and belief in yourself can be the difference between good and great.

In this clip, Coach E has three of the best players in Massachusetts .marshall .maxson .arache are having fun, competing, and pushing each other to make shots. But the real competition is always within yourself. Every rep, every shot, every workout is an opportunity to become a better version of YOU.

Stop comparing.
Stop making excuses.
Start believing.

Challenge yourself daily. Embrace the work. Trust the process.

Because at the end of the day… it’s YOU vs YOU. 🔥

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06/10/2026

The best sound in the gym? 🏀

A basketball pounding the hardwood and shots swishing through the net. Nothing else.

No excuses. No distractions. Just hoopers putting in the work, chasing improvement one rep at a time.

The work never stops. 💯🔥 .maxson .marshall .arache

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06/10/2026

🚨 SECOND TRYOUT TOMORROW 🚨

The first tryout was PACKED with over 75+ players competing for a spot in the Hoops & Handles Elite League.

Tomorrow is your next opportunity to prove you belong.

🏀 Boys Grades 5th & 6th
🏀 Boys Grades 7th & 8th
📍 Hoops & Handles Academy
⏰ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

We’re expecting another full house and there are still a few roster spots available.

Only the best will earn a spot in what is shaping up to be one of the most competitive middle school leagues in Massachusetts.

Come compete.
Come get better.
Earn your spot.

Tag a player who needs to be there! 👇🔥

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is bringing the vibes to the watch party tomorrow! 7:30-8:30 pure vibes before tip-off! Come out and enjoy good music,...
06/09/2026

is bringing the vibes to the watch party tomorrow! 7:30-8:30 pure vibes before tip-off! Come out and enjoy good music, good food, good drinks, and a great game! Family friendly, see you all there!

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