Objective:
To improve shooting accuracy from various spots on the floor while incorporating game-like movement and footwork.
Equipment Needed:
1 Basketball
5 shooting spots
Around the court (Free-throw line, baseline corner, top of the key, wing, and elbow)
A coach or passer
(To help facilitate the drill)
Instructions:
1: Start Position
- Players start at the baseline corner (Spot 1) with the basketball or the coach/passer is ready to pass the ball.
- The player will work their way through all 5 spots on the floor.
2: Shooting at Each Spot
- The player will take 5 shots from each spot before moving to the next one.
- Shots should be taken in a game-like manner, focusing on proper shooting form, balance, and footwork.
- After shooting a basket, the player quickly moves to the next spot, and the ball should be passed or handed to them as they move.
3: Game Movement Between Shots
- Spot 1 (Baseline corner): Start here, take 5 shots. After the first shot, shuffle or sprint to the next spot (if you shuffle, focus on the correct footwork and change of direction).
- Spot 2 (Wing): After making or missing the shots at the baseline, sprint or shuffle to the wing. Take 5 shots.
- Spot 3 (Top of the key): Move to the top of the key. Take 5 shots.
- Spot 4 (Elbow): Move to the elbow and take 5 shots.
- Spot 5 (Free-throw line): Finally, move to the free-throw line. Take 5 shots.
4: Repetition and Pace
- The drill should be done at a good pace, simulating game-like speed. No standing around—quick movement between spots.
- After completing one round, rest for a brief moment and repeat for 2–3 rounds.
5: Shot Tracking
- Track how many shots are made out of the total 25 shots (5 shots from each of the 5 spots). Try to increase your percentage with each round.
6: Variations
- Add Dribble Moves: Before each shot, require the player to make a move such as a jab step, crossover, or behind-the-back to simulate game scenarios where they need to create space before shooting.
- Pressure Finish: Have a defender “contest” the shot by closing out quickly. This simulates shooting under pressure during a game.
- Movement After Shot: After each shot, have the player take a few steps backward and sprint back to the starting position before taking the next shot.
- 10–15 minutes per player.
- Repeat rounds, but also allow players to compete against themselves (see if they can make more shots in each round).
Coaching Points:
Emphasize proper shooting form (elbow in, follow-through, square to the basket).
Focus on footwork while moving between spots (no lazy footwork, always explode from one spot to the next).
Keep the player’s balance stable during each shot, with weight on the balls of their feet and their knees slightly bent.
Encourage game-like speed and focus—they should move quickly but maintain control and precision with each shot.
This drill mimics the different types of shooting opportunities a player may encounter during a game and helps develop rhythm, conditioning, and shooting accuracy.
