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Basketball drill series

Basketball shooting drills

Shooting practice is most useful when repetitions reproduce the footwork, timing and decisions players face in games.

3 published diagrams

Coaching guide

A drill can isolate technique or connect the shot to a pass, cut, screen or closeout. The diagrams below help coaches see the movement before choosing volume, pace and scoring constraints.

How to use this series

Set a clear success measure and preserve shot quality as pace increases. Adjust distance and pressure to the players' level rather than changing the core objective.

Coaching objectives

  • Repeat balanced shot preparation
  • Connect footwork to game actions
  • Track makes with an appropriate target

Related concepts

  • Shot preparation
  • Footwork
  • Decision-based shooting

Published diagrams

Real plays and drills assigned to Shooting.

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Put the idea on your court

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