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Open Gym-Training/Summer workout

New Summer Workout Plan "Check the Box"

The "10,000 Shot Club" summer program has been shifted to a new summer workout plan that is called "Check the Box." There is a chart with weekly activities to complete. The goal is to complete 100 or more boxes throughout the summer. Bring a printed copy of the chart to the tryouts on Sept. 9th and 10th, and you will receive a tshirt at the Parent Meeting a few weeks later, Sept. 27.

2023/2024 Check the Box award winners:

Quentin Hoeft (4th Grade) Landon Blaha (5th Grade)

Axel Evans (6th Grade) Ethan Forthun (7th Grade)

Noah Peterson (7th Grade) Evan Shaughnessy (7th Grade)

Levi Pederson (7th Grade) JJ Wheelock (7th Grade)

Nolan Hoeft (7th Grade) Joey Bellinger (8th Grade)

OPEN GYM AT JEFFERSON

Players Grade 3rd-8th grade are welcome to join us for open gym this summer. Drills, games and reps will take place at all open gyms.

Attending Players will need a basketball and water bottle.

A returning coach or board member will be present at all of these. This is free to all kids that intend to play for Jefferson, Kennedy or BAA boys basketball. 

Below are the dates:

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Congratulations to 2022's 10k Shot Club

Landon Blaha - 4th
Axel Evans - 5th
Hudson Schuer - 6th
Brady Connolly - 6th
Noah Peterson - 6th
Emmett Bauer - 6th
Nolan Hoeft - 6th
Levi Pederson - 6th
Patrick Copeland - 6th
Gavin Marchant - 7th
Harrison Walker - 7th
Max Meier - 8th
Noah Van Maasdam - 8th
Jayden Santos-King - 8th
Andrew Geisler - 8th
Gus Vollmuth - 8th

BLOOMINGTON JEFFERSON TRAVELING BASKETBALL

10,000 SHOT CLUB

The 10,000 Shot Club is a program designed to improve your shooting skills during the off-season.  10,000 quality shots during the summer is all it takes to become a member of the 10,000 Shot Club. That’s just 66 shots per day (April 10, 2022 - August 31, 2022). Challenge yourself and your friends and improve your shooting at the same time.

Eligibility:

Anyone eligible to play Bloomington Jefferson Boys Traveling Basketball for the 2022-2023 season are eligible.

Dates:

The 10,000 Shot Club will begin April 10, 2022 and end August 31, 2022. 

Reward:

By successfully attempting 10,000 shots, you will get your name on the JBTBA website and a 10,000 Shot Club t-shirt.  But the BIGGEST reward will be when the season starts, and you see more of your shots hitting the bottom of the net! 

Sign-up

If you would like to sign up and attempt to earn a membership into the 10,000 Shot Club for 2022, please track your shots using the form linked above. 

Rules

  • You can attempt your shots in your driveway, in the park, at open gym, WHEREVER you can find a basket!
  • Your parents / guardian do not have to watch, only to verify that to the best of their knowledge you had the time/opportunity to shoot your shots. If they want to help that is great but not required.
  • Track your progress using the form linked above.
  • It is not required to shoot a specific amount of shots per day or week, but it will be difficult to attempt 10,000 shots if you start in August!

10,000 Shot Club Recommendations

  • Shoot GAME SHOTS!
    • Game shots are different for every player.  Post players may want to work on their post moves while players that attack the basket may want to work on dribble moves to the basket and free throws, and jump shooters will want to work on shots in their range.
    • Challenge yourself.  As you grow and develop as a player, continue to add to your game.  The off-season and the 10,000 Shot Club is a perfect time to improve. 
  • Shoot at GAME SPEED!
    • You should try to shoot all your shots at GAME SPEED because that is what will help make you a better shooter during games. Standing around and playing “horse” with a friend may be fun, but really isn’t helping you come game time.
  • Shoot free throws!
    • Free throws are part of the game.  When you shoot shots at game speed for a long period of time, you will need to rest. Free throws are a great way to rest during a game speed workout and are good practice for what it is like to shoot a free throw when you are fatigued during a game.
  • When specifically working on shooting, use the following tips to help improve your shooting.
    • Work to develop proper form.
    • Start shooting in close to the basket and then progressively move out.
    • Practice shots that you will take in a game.
    • Shoot off movement (shoot off the dribble and catch and shoot after a cut).
    • Develop a routine that combines a variety of shots.
    • Use fakes and drives when shooting.
    • Follow all shots. Never let the ball bounce twice.
    • GO FULL SPEED.
    • Practice shots after you are tired.
    • Incorporate free throws into you shooting.
    • Have the right mindset when practicing. SHOOT WITH CONFIDENCE.
      • You have to believe that every shot you take is going in - Have the shooter’s mentality!
  • Don’t worry about the number of shots you make. Just worry about your form and practice game shots at game speed.
  • Feel free to use the tracking spreadsheet below to help keep track of your shots.