[b][Minnesota, 05/04/2016][/b] – Basketball mastery is all about solid understanding of the game’s fundamentals. This is the major philosophy of the 10-day Intensive Basketball Camp.

[b]From Basics Mastery to Hoop Superstardom[/b]

A part of the J. Robinson Intensive Camps training system, Intensive Basketball Camp aims to train young basketball athletes in the fold of technical instruction, physical preparation, mental fortitude, and development of life skills. The 10-day camp focuses on intense hands-on drills and practice to foster the improvement of individual skills.

[b]Focus Areas[/b]

Intensive Basketball Camp is all about mastery of the game’s basics. Here are a few of the focal points of the course:
- Offensive Footwork - using the body and momentum to create individual shots; understanding the basics of setting, using, and reading picks to expose loopholes in the opposing team’s defense.
- Defensive Footwork - proper situational positioning and the understanding that positioning is more important than physical prowess when it comes to on-ball defense.
- Ball Strength - physical conditioning aimed to help players retain possession while moving with the ball, finishing through traffic and/or contact, and limit turnovers from being stripped.
- Shooting - extensive jump shooting work, with focus on position-specific shots. Guards will be trained to use their bodies to avoid defensive efforts; frontcourt players to train their footwork and close-range shooting on the low block.
- Game Strategy - a focus on creating multiple shot opportunities with crisp, purposeful ball movement; reading defensive adjustments from the opposing team, and adjusting the offense accordingly as a result.

[b]Eligibility Requirements[/b]

Male athletes aged 13-18 (those about to enter their freshman year or senior year in high school) are eligible to join. The 2016 iteration of the camp is only open to resident campers (room and board will be provided for campers, as part of the camp fee).

[b]About Intensive Basketball Camp[/b]

The Intensive Basketball Camp program is a 10-day course that includes technical instruction, extensive practice and physical conditioning, and mental toughness development. The program is all about the improvement of all young athletes’ understanding of the game of basketball as a whole.

The program is the brainchild of former Army Ranger J. Robinson, intended to provide a challenging and life-changing camp experience. The training model centers on the belief that intense challenges help in bringing forth change, both in an athlete’s on-court and off-court life.

For more information on other services, visit their website at http://intensivebasketballcamp.com/.