Purpose: To work on shooting the layup. More specifically, to develop the skill of going up strong after securing an offensive rebound. Drill: A player and a basketball at each basket. If needed, place a few players at each basket. They can simply rotate taking turns. The player tosses the ball high off the backboard and jumps for the rebound. Grasp the ball and rip it down to a position no lower than the chin. After rebounding, the player will jump back up strong for a layup. Use the left … [Read more...]
10 Spot Post Shot Drill
Purpose: To improve a post player's jump shooting ability by working on game shots from game spots (also great for young players). The focus of this drill is to concentrate on form and technique rather than speed. Drill: The player begins at spot 'A' as shown in the diagram. The player will shoot 10 consecutive shots from spot 'A'. On a made basket, retrieve the ball and continue from spot 'A'. On a missed shot, he must grab the rebound and finish with a score before going back to spot … [Read more...]
3-2-1 Shooting Drill
Purpose: To improve shooting technique and confidence through a competitive shooting drill. The competition and pressure will help the shooter become more poised and confident. Drill: This is a 2-person shooting drill with one player shooting and the other contesting the shot (without touching ball or shooter). The shooter takes three consecutive shots: a 3-pointer, a 2-pointer from anywhere outside the lane, a 1-pointer from anywhere inside the lane. The shooter can use any move to get open … [Read more...]
Power Layup Drill
Purpose: To develop the drop step, pump fake, and power layup. Drill: 2 basketballs and 2 players per basket. Place a basketball on each block. O1 begins by stepping to the ball and picking it up off the ground. Upon grabbing the ball, he performs a drop step, two pump fakes, and then shoots a power layup. O2 grabs the rebound and places the ball on the vacated block. After shooting, O1 moves to the other block, picks up the ball, drop steps, pump fakes twice, and shoots a power … [Read more...]
Dribble, Stop and Jump Shot Drill
Purpose: To work on shooting the jump shot off the dribble. Develop the skill of executing the pull-up as a help defender is closing in. Drill: O1 begins by dribbling toward the free throw line. X1 cuts over to a good defensive position between O1 and the basket, forcing the pull-up shot. O1 stops and shoots the jump shot. X2 retrieves the rebound, passing out to O2 and the drill continues. Lines rotate clockwise. … [Read more...]
56 Made Competitive Shooting Drill
Purpose: To have players shoot from a wide range of spots on the basketball floor in a competitive situation. Drill: Place a group of players at each basket with one basketball. Two baskets minimum. Players in each group begin at spot 1 and shoot only from spot 1 until eight shots are made. The shooter must hustle after and get his own rebound and then pass to the next shooter in line. After a group makes eight shots from one spot, they move to the next spot. This continues until the group … [Read more...]
Jump Shot Relay
Purpose: To teach players to shoot with a focus and coolness in a competitive situation. Beyond shooting, this drill also incorporates passing and dribbling. Drill: Place 2 lines at the elbow on one end of the floor. The first player in each line has a basketball. On a signal from the coach, each player dribbles to the elbow on the other end of the floor (any spot can be used as the designated shooting spot, however). Upon reaching the shooting spot, the player should attempt to score with a … [Read more...]
Make 10 In a Row Shooting Drill
Work on shooting form, technique, and muscle memory with this simple shooting drill. Focus on 'making' the shot and develop good habits. Shoot at one spot until you make 10 in a row. Have a partner rebound and pass the basketball. The amount of total shots and spots can be adjusted as needed. Work on being active, stepping into the pass/shot, and utilizing great footwork. Develop good shooting habits with repetition. Choose to switch shooters and/or penalize yourself if you cannot make 10 in … [Read more...]
60-Second Shooting Drill
Purpose: Develop speed shooting under pressure to make the shots in time from various perimeter spots. Drill: Start in corner with :60 seconds on the clock. Make three shots from each spot before moving to the next. The objective is to get from corner to corner in :60 seconds. Variations: A rebounder can be used but isn't necessary. Also, change time to :90 seconds and move the spots outside the 3-point line. For younger players, keep them in range and either drop the makes to 2 from each … [Read more...]
2 Dribble Elbow Shooting Drill
Purpose: A simple 2-person shooting drill that is effective at practicing shots from an often open area against most defenses. This shooting drill creates repetition and helps the shooter become familiar at shooting off the dribble from the elbow areas. Drill: 2 players and 1 basketball at a basket. O1 starts under the basket and acts as the passer and rebounder. O2 begins at the top of the key. O1 passes to O2. O2 catches the basketball and takes two hard dribbles to the elbow, squares up, … [Read more...]