If you’re looking for a quick, structured way to help your players build confidence from multiple spots on the floor, this five-spot shooting workout is a great place to start. It gives athletes a repeatable routine that works catch-and-shoot threes, off-the-dribble footwork, pull-ups, and free throws in one sequence. You can run it in individual workouts, small-group sessions, or even as a warm-up during practice.
This drill uses five locations: both corners, both wings, and the top of the key. At each spot, the player takes the same five-shot progression before moving on.
The Five-Spot Shooting Workout Sequence
Players attempt five shots in this order:
- Catch-and-shoot three
The passer feeds the corner and the player steps into a clean catch-and-shoot three. - Escape dribble left into a three
On the next pass, the player takes a quick escape dribble left to create space and fires again from deep. - Shot fake, escape dribble right into a three
The player sells the shot fake, dribbles right, and hits a three off the bounce. - Pull-up jumper going left
Now the player attacks with a one-dribble pull-up moving left for a mid-range shot. - Pull-up jumper going right
Finish the sequence with the same pull-up going to the right.
After finishing the fifth shot, the player rotates to the next spot on the floor and repeats the progression.
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Add Free Throws to Finish the Workout
Once all five locations are complete, the player heads to the line for five free throws. This adds a pressure element and reinforces good habits after fatigue sets in.
Scoring System
If you want to add competition or track improvement over time, score it this way:
- Three-point makes: 3 points each
- Pull-up jumpers: 2 points each
- Free throws: 1 point each
A perfect workout totals 70 points.
Why This Drill Works
This routine mixes game-realistic shot types with movement in both directions, forcing players to develop balanced footwork and consistent mechanics. It also teaches them to shoot out of common actions they’ll see in games: catch-and-shoot, escape dribbles, shot fakes, and quick mid-range counters.
It’s efficient, it scales for all levels, and it gives coaches an easy way to track progress.
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