As a veteran basketball coach with over 30 years of experience, I’ve come to understand the importance of effective shooting drills in developing well-rounded, skilled players. In this post, I’ll share three valuable shooting drills that I’ve consistently used in my coaching clinics. These drills are designed to improve movement, accuracy, and offensive rebounding skills. Whether you’re a new or inexperienced coach, these valuable shooting drills will help you enhance your team’s performance on the court.
Valuable Shooting Drills #1: Shoot and Relocate
Objective: To improve shooting accuracy while teaching players the importance of movement and offensive rebounding.
Instructions:
- Setup: Players start with a ball and a partner (the passer). Position them around the three-point line.
- Execution:
- The shooter takes a shot from a set position.
- Immediately after the shot, the shooter relocates to a different spot on the floor.
- If the shot is missed, the shooter retrieves the rebound and shoots again.
- If the shot is made, the passer rebounds and passes back to the shooter at the new location.
- Rebounding: Emphasize the importance of rebounding every shot, whether it’s made or missed. This teaches players to read the ball and react quickly.
Tips for Coaches:
- Encourage constant movement. Players should not stand still after taking a shot.
- Correct shooting form and ensure the ball is not brought below chest level to prevent steals from shorter defenders.
- Run this drill for 35-40 seconds per player before switching roles.
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