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BULLS/SOX ACADEMY HOSTS BALL HANDLING CAMP

LISLE, IL. – The Bulls/Sox Academy announced that it will be hosting a Ball Handling Camp, at the Orland Park Sportsplex located at 11351 W. 159th St.

The Bulls/Sox Academy Ball Handling Camp is a four week session designed to teach players to handle the basketball with control and confidence.  Players learn ball handling and dribbling techniques such as cross-over, between the legs, behind the back and reverse pivot. This camp will equip every player with the tools he or she must have to shake a defender, create space, lead a fast break or go to the “hole.”

 

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The Ball Handling camp is open to boys and girls ages 8-14. Camp will be on Tuesdays starting March 6st and will run through March 27nd. Sessions for athletes ages 8-10 will run from 5:00pm-6:15pm. Those ages 11-14 will be from 6:15pm-7:30pm. The cost for residents is $109 and non-residents is $136.

 

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The Bulls/Sox Academy opened in 2001 in Lisle, Illinois and runs extensive training programs for boys and girls from beginner to professional. There are additional satellite Academy locations in Glen Ellyn, LaGrange, and Schererville, IN. For more information or to register, go to www.bullssoxacademy.com or call 630-324-8221

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