Purpose: A shooting drill to teach moving quickly, getting into the shot motion quickly, and squaring up to the basket. Players will also work on making good passes and hustling. Drill: 3 players and 2 basketballs per basket. A rebounder is under the basket with a ball. A shooter starts on the elbow. A passer is on the opposite wing of the shooter with a basketball. On 'Go', the shooter sprints quickly across the lane to the opposite elbow. He will receive the pass from 'P' (passer), … [Read more...]
3-Man Weave Variation Scoring Drill
Here is a variation on the tried and true 3-man weave basketball drill. In this version, which also includes dribbling, each of the 3 players gets to shoot a basketball. This is a nice spin on a drill we often utilize as it gives more players more opportunities to shoot the ball! 1 starts with the ball under the basket. 2 and 3 start in the outside lanes. 1 passes to 2 running up the floor then runs behind 2. 2 dribbles up the middle of the floor. 3 runs up the left side of … [Read more...]
3 Line Layups
Here is a nice layup drill that can be useful as a warm-up such as in early practice or pre-game. It incorporates finishing with a layup, obviously, but also helps with passing and outlet passing. 1 passes to 2, 1 and 2 cannot start running until after passing the ball 3 can start running after 1 has passed the ball 2 passes to 3 3 passes to 1 for a lay-up and clears to the opposite side for the outlet pass 1 clears out after shooting the lay-up 2 rebounds the … [Read more...]
Partner Shooting Drill Follow and Closeout
Purpose: To practice shooting, following own shot, passing to a shooter, and closing out on a shooter. Also improves and develops footwork and conditioning. Shoot and Follow Drill: Two players and a basketball. Player O1 shoots and follows his shot, secures the rebound, and passes to his partner who is moving to a spot. Players continue to alternate shots in this drill that should last :30 to :60 seconds. Coaching Points: Shooters should catch in a ready position Shots … [Read more...]
Competitive Team Shooting Drill
Purpose: To have basketball players work on their jump shot in a competitive, team situation. This drill works on shooting in a competitive format where one team wins and one team loses. Drill: Split the players into two teams. Have team 1 line up at the elbow and team 2 at the other elbow. First player in each line has a basketball. On 'Go', the first player in each line will take one hard dribble toward the basket and pull-up for a jump shot. Shooters rebound their own shot, pass to … [Read more...]
Preseason Basketball Shooting Workout
Use this basketball shooting workout as a preseason workout for your players. It can even be used in the early season or during the season when you want to get in a good shooting session. Players can certainly perform this workout individually but if you have gym time and space available have all your players get involved. You can set it up in your before or after school training sessions ... just put 20:00 minutes on the clock and have your players get after it. Here it is... Preseason … [Read more...]
3 Player Triangle Shooting Drill
Purpose: To work on shooting in a team practice setting or when 3 players are training together. A simple shooting drill that allows you to get up a high number of shots in a short time. Drill: Split into groups of three with each group at their own basket. For our example diagram, we are shooting from the elbows. One player starts on the left elbow, one on the right elbow, and one in rebounding position. The rebounder and one of the elbow shooters each have a basketball. Drill begins … [Read more...]
Free Throw Knockout Game
Purpose: To practice pressure-filled, competitive free throw shooting. Also a drill/game that is a great way to end practice. Drill: Players line up around the free throw lane. The goal of the Free Throw Knockout Game is to eliminate players one at a time until there is only one player left. Each player will rotate through and shoot one free throw at a time. A player is eliminated when he misses the free throw and the player behind him makes his. A player can only be eliminated if the … [Read more...]
Pass Back Shooting Drill
Purpose: To work on perimeter and mid-range shooting, specifically after passing and stepping in to receive a return pass and take the jump shot. Drill: Passer on the wing. One line at the top, first two players in line have a basketball. The first player in line passes to the coach on the wing, steps in with a 1-2 step, receives the return pass and shoots the basketball. Player should rebound his own shot and return it to next player in line. Switch to other side for next time … [Read more...]
Post Feed Kick Out Shooting Drill
Purpose: This basketball shooting drill for perimeter players also develops several other fundamental skills such as feeding the low post, moving after passing to the low post, communication, and shooting quickly upon receiving a return pass. Drill: One line of players on the wing with a coach or manager in the low post. In our diagram, we demonstrate executing this drill on both sides of the floor. You can also use multiple baskets if available to keep the lines short. The drill starts … [Read more...]