Dylan got cut as a junior but started as a senior (here’s how)

  Before I get into today’s content, a quick reminder that we’re offering a special lifetime access [discount on our Ball Handling & Footwork Workouts program](.  It’s only available until tomorrow, so make sure you take action ASAP…  And if you’re curious about the impact that developing your ball handling skills can have on your game, then the following story is perfect for you.  It comes from our team member (Shane) whose brother (Dylan) went from being cut from the varsity team his junior year to starting on the team less than 12 months later…  And he did it by spending half of his time on ONE skill:  Ball handling.  Dylan entered the junior year tryouts eager to build on his successful JV campaign as a sophomore.  Even though there were only 4 spots available on the varsity team, he was confident that he’d secure one of them.  After all, he averaged 14 points per game as a starter on JV (which is nothing to sneeze at).  So you can imagine how crushed he was when he checked the list after varsity tryouts only to realize his name wasn’t on it.  He had to read it twice because he couldn’t believe the news…  And when he confirmed his worst nightmare, all he could do was ride the train home in silence with his 2 other friends (who, to make things worse, had made the team).  Luckily that’s not where the story ends…  Because after wallowing in self-pity, Dylan slowly picked himself up and watched the varsity games to see where their holes were.  He was determined to try out again the following year.  And he noticed that even though the squad had a lot of athleticism and scoring ability…  They were losing to teams that were much worse than them on paper.  Why?  Because they didn’t have reliable ball handlers…  And no one handled the ball well against full-court pressure or aggressive half court traps.  Other teams in the league picked up on this…  And it became a hurdle that this team wasn’t going to get over.  So Dylan got to work.  He worked tirelessly with his Dad and his brother Shane during the offseason…  And they focused HEAVILY on developing his ball handling and quickness.  He’d practice weaving in and out of chairs…  Or he’d try to keep his eyes up while he dribbled and Shane threw him a tennis ball.  Shane and his Dad even practiced trapping Dylan in the driveway to see if he could dribble his way out of the pressure!  Long story short, Dylan returned to varsity tryouts the next year as a different player…  And the coaches saw it right away.  Not only did Dylan make the team…  But he ended up STARTING at point guard and taking them to a second place finish in the league.  His performance even had colleges scouting his games.  Besides being a triumphant story that shows the power of never giving up…  Dylan’s example also points to just how valuable BALL HANDLING is as a skill.  It can literally make or break teams…  And having reliable ball handlers gives coaches peace of mind that their offense can run smoothly.  So, as you put together your off-season plan, I definitely recommend focusing on your ball handling and footwork skills.  They’re the easiest skills to develop with huge potential for growth…  Because all you need is a ball, 20 feet of space, and 8-14 minutes.  If you have those, then you can transform your skills quickly and efficiently with our [Ball Handling & Footwork Workouts Program](.  With this program, you’ll get:  - Logically designed 8-14 minute workouts to build skills in a progressive system. - Choose from 24 skill levels grouped into 5 different age groups. - Workouts designed for every age group and skill level. - Easy to use step-by-step workouts. - Follow along videos -- almost like having a trainer with you. - Track your progress and record scores on your phone, tablet, or computer. - Over 200 ball handling and footwork drills. - Detailed instructions, emphasis, and video for every drill. And, until tomorrow, you can get a Lifetime Access pass for just $67, which means you’ll get incredible savings year after year.  [Learn more about our 8-14 minute Ball Handling & Footwork Workout Program and claim your special Lifetime Access Pass discount (EXPIRES Thursday)](  All the best,  Joe Haefner Breakthrough Basketball     This email was sent to {EMAIL} because you indicated that you'd like to receive emails and updates from Breakthrough Basketball on 2016-12-16 05:42:39. If you don't want to receive such emails in the future, please [Change Your Email Preferences]( or [Unsubscribe All]( Copyright © Breakthrough Basketball, LLC. All rights reserved. Breakthrough Basketball, LLC. | 5001 1st Ave. SE, Ste 105 #254 | Cedar Rapids | IA | 52402 [email.gif] . It’s our mission to build a strong community centered around basketball, personal development and most importantly - fun! We love to create extraordinary and useful products and share them with you! 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