2 BALL DRILLS

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TIA EASON (9-30-09):
Hey Lady Tiger Fans, I want to give you a little insight on some of the ballhandling drills and passing drills that we do in practice.

We do a lot of drills in pre-practice with two balls. We do two ball stationary dribbling, the Alford drill, and two ball passing.

The Alford drill is one of the best ballhandling drills you can use if you want to get better at ballhandling. This drill requires you to use two balls and it helps with change of speed and direction, keeping your head up, and your overall ballhandling. I think this is a great way to improve your ballhandling. A lot of people can dribble with one ball but practicing with two balls and mastering it can take you to another level.

Two ball passing is another drill that helps with concentration, reaction time, and passing overall. I love the drills that we do because the coaches are always trying to elevate our game so that our team can go to another level.

Until Next Time -- Win Today -- The Lady Tiger!!!!

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THE FUNDAMENTALS OF POST PLAY

TAYLOR TURNBOW (9-29-09):
Imagine four, six-foot girls, dribbling two basketballs tossing one high in the air while pounding the other . Amazing - only in four player workouts. In our four player workout we have four players going through drills to improve our skills at a specific position. Of course I represent for the post players, but the guards always put in work. Four player drills for the post teaches us how to defend against post to post screens, take hits on the low block from defenders and how to hold position inside the paint. It pushes us to get tougher mentally to finish plays and never quit. An sometimes we have a little fun :)

 

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A FUTURE VETERINARIAN

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DESTINI HUGHES (9-28-09):
Growing up, my family has always had animals in and around the house, and I think that is why I have such a love for animals now. I would like to be a small animal veterinarian, working with mostly dogs and cats. Right now there are five pets in our home but we've had a maximum of nine pets before. One of them is a sugarglider named Pockit which was actually my pet. But because I couldn't bring him to college with me I gave him
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to my little sister. For those who don't know what a sugarglider is, they're like a smaller version of a flying squirrel. Sadly, they require a lot of attention and my little sister has become very busy with extra curriculum activities, so we are currently looking for a new home for Pockit. I am now taking a class called VETS which is my favorite class this semester.

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OUR HAUNTED BONDING EXPERIENCE

ANDREA KELLY (9-25-09):
"There is no way," I said, as the thought of going into the 13th Gate Haunted House made me hyperventilate. However, the Lady Tiger Way is to do everything as a team, so we went on a mission to all come out alive. They made the team break up into two groups of seven, but it was more like two groups of one; everyone was holding on to each other for dear life! Allison was in front of me leading the way and I never let my tight grip on her loosen. In the darkness, fog, and wierd noises, all I recall is screaming, shrieking, and jumping at everything and even the thought of something popping out. The best part of that whole expereince was we all made it out safely in one piece! We truly bonded through that "challenging" journey and we know if we could get through that, than together we can get through anything.

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ANYTHING TO GET OUT OF CONDITIONING

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LaSONDRA BARRETT (9-25-09):
The Lady Tiger Way just doesn't include academics, workouts, practice, and weights. TEAM bonding is an important aspect of our organization because it gives us a chance to interact with our teammates off the court and helps create chemistry that we can carry onto the court.

Allison Hightower and Nicci Kelly proposed a deal with Coach Starkey that we could go and complete 13 Gates at a local Haunted House and if we completed it as a TEAM, then we would be excused from the next 6 a.m. conditioning workout. Allison and Nicci rallied our team together and we all decide to go and finish with the help of each other. Some of my teammates and myself included was extremely terrified even before we started. Meanwhile, other teammates were not as scared as we were. Starting off, we were put in an unsturdy elevator that had no light and some scary creatures. Each gate offered a different obstacle in which we had to overcome. Our obstacles included graveyards, a witch's house, a butcher's store, things we had to crawl under, things we had to run through, scary creatures popping out of doors and windows, replications from movies, ex) Saw V, Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Pirates of the Carribean, hot, cold, rainy, and foggy weather, just to name a few.

Each person's body was soaking with sweat from all the running, screamming, and grabbing each other. Being a TEAM was the only reason we finished the 13 gates. It didnt matter if someone grabbed you so tight you couldn't breathe because something just popped out the ceiling or if someone picked you up and carried you back into the entrance because you got last minute jitters. Whatever it was, our TEAM was there to lend a hand. We completed the scariest, darkest, most gruesome 13 gates of our life, but the best part was finishing through that last gate, cheering and giving each other hugs and high fives because we knew we just accomplished something worthwhile.

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SEIMONE PAYS US A VISIT!

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KATHERINE GRAHAM (9-24-09):
As part of the Lady Tiger Way, each year we have former Lady Tigers come back and speak with us about different things. This year we had the chance to sit with one of the greats in women's basketball, and a Lady Tiger that had a major role is shaping our program into what it is today.

During a four player workout, Seimone Augustus took time out of her day from rehabbing to talk to us about some of her experiences. She talked about how many opportunities she was afforded due to the game of basketball, and what motivates her to be the best player she can be. Another topic she discussed was her experience with the USA Team and their quest to winning a gold medal, and how things work in the WNBA and as well as overseas.

Seimone's visit was special because it was very different form other visits. First, she allowed us the opportunity to ask her questions instead of her just talking. Second there were no coaches allowed so the meeting was very informal, and took a no-holds bar type of approach.

Although other visits had their own special features, Seimone's visit helped us get a first had approach on what to expect for the future, not only in the sports arena but also in our personal lives. We talked about everything from her future career plans, to our personal finances, to how teams overseas stretch.

Throughout the entire visit, which lasted about an hour, she was laid back and open in HONESTLY answering the questions we asked. Semione gave back more than she realized, she gave us more than money can buy -- she gave us the truth and reality from her mistakes and successes. She also gave us another glimpse of THE LADY TIGER WAY.

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VICTORY AT LAST!

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KENYA LARKIN-LANDERS (9-19-09):
Every so often, we gather at Coach Chancellor's home and when we do we usually end up in some friendly competition. We've played Pictionary, Family Feud, and Quiz Show so far this year. We break into teams and the coaching staff is usually on the same team -- but we've had a very unsuccessful run -- UNTIL TODAY! We were victorious in Pictionary and then also won again in Family Feud which should have gave us the overall title until someone came up with the bright idea of the 1st place team should battle the 2nd place team for THE championship. Didn't matter -- Coaches won! I've got to say that Travis (Mays) was really on his game today and guided us to victory. Each time we get together, there are some gag gifts for the champions and I don't mind saying that we wore our championship hats with great pride (while the players were hatin' on us!)

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LET'S PLAY THE FEUD!

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SWAYZE BLACK (9-19-09):
Being with the team at Coach Chancellor's house is always fun. We have the chance to eat, play games and just interact with one another -- a great way for the team to bond. One of the games we played, which I would say is the second best thing to eating, was Family Feud. We break up into several teams for this competition. The last time we played Family Feud the coaches ended up winning. I just can't get over the fact that they put my team (The Soldiers) out on a question about NBA players. Their answer was a guy that played way before our time which I think we could all agree was a disadvantage for our team ;-). Although the outcome was not what the team expected, we still had a great time. I would put in a request to play that game every time we go to Coach Chancellor's.

 

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SIGNING A FEW AUTOGRAPHS

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BIANCA LUTLEY (9-19-09):
Before the football game with ULL today our team signed autographs. It was my first time with the team though they warned me it would be crazy. As a freshman I am learning everyday how many fans really love our team and today was no different. We signed non-stop up until it was time for us to leave. Thanks to everyone for making our team feel special.

 

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BOWLING - THE LADY TIGER WAY!

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ALLISON HIGHTOWER (9-18-09):
Hello Tiger fans! I hope everybody is doing well.


How many of you tiger fans love bowling? Well let me tell you, I love bowling!! When I was little I used to want to be a professional bowler, but obviously I was better in basketball! Bowling is something that our whole team really competes in -- we all think we're the best bowlers alive, but we all know that’s not the case!

Well except me, everybody knows I can bowl! As a matter of fact I think I made the top 100 best bowler’s in Baton Rouge (not really) but I like to think that way. When we go to the bowling alley my teammates always try to find a way to throw me off of my game, they just cheat! But I still love them...I understand. So if you see the bowling pictures clearly I was hurt and I was a little off on my game, but that happens very rarely. LOL -- until next time GEAUX TIGERS!!!!

 

 

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