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Complete basketball practice

Shooting fundamentals and game situations — 75 minutes

75 minutes 5 blocks English U14+ Skill development
Sarah Mitchell · Shooting fundamentals
Fictional editorial coach from the Drills & Plays Coaching Lab team.

A shooting practice progressing from activation to paint finishes, mid-range work and shots against a defensive closeout.

Practice objective

Develop foot preparation, catch-and-shoot execution and shooting after the dribble with progressive pressure.

Session plan

  1. 10 minutesDrill

    Activation, passing and finishing drill

    Basketball Drill diagram: Activation, passing and finishing drill
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  2. 15 minutesDrill

    Mid-Range Shooting Drill

    Basketball Drill diagram: Mid-Range Shooting Drill
    Open tactical diagram
  3. 15 minutesDrill

    Shooting Drill - Crossover Step

    Basketball Drill diagram: Shooting Drill - Crossover Step
    Open tactical diagram
  4. 15 minutesDrill

    Shooting Drill with Defensive Closeout

    Basketball Drill diagram: Shooting Drill with Defensive Closeout
    Open tactical diagram
  5. 20 minutesDrill

    PAINT SHOOTING DRILL 04

    Basketball Drill diagram: PAINT SHOOTING DRILL 04
    Open tactical diagram