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3s Close-out shooting drill

Setup as shown. Player 1 passes the ball to player 2 before following their pass to put pressure on the receiver. Player 2 then dribbles around the cones on either the left or right before having a shot. Player will act as the rebounder.

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Cross Court Shooting Drill

Setup the practice as shown. Player 1 passes to player 2 before running up to first cone and receiving the pass back from player 2. They then make a cross-court pass to player 3 before running around the cones to receive the pass back player 3. They then turn and shoot.

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Cross over shooting drill

Setup the practice as shown. Split the group into two teams. First team to score 10 baskets is the winner. On the command both teams dribble to the middle of the 3 point line, cross-over and then shoot. The player that has a shot has to go and get their ball and pass it back to the next person in the queue.

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Elbow shooting drill

The group of players based on the halfway line start by running towards the elbow of the three point line. On receiving the ball the player should then shoot. The practice is then repeated on the other side of the arc.

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High post shooting drill

Player 2 makes an L shaped cut and then sprints to receive the ball from player 1, who then catches the ball, pivots and shoots.

Footwork and Movement

L Cut shooting drill

Setup players as shown. Player 1 starts with the ball and player 2 makes a run before making a L cut towards him before receiving the pass. On receipt of the pass player 2 then dribbles to the cone before making a jump shot.

Footwork and Movement

Off the screen shooting drill

Setup the practice as shown. Player 3 runs into the arc and runs off the screen created by player 2 before receiving the ball from player 1, turning and then shooting. Player 3 then collects the ball and returns the ball back to player 1.

Screening

Slalom Shooting Drill

Setup as shown in the diagram. Players have to dribble through the slalom, on reaching the end of the slalom the player then shoots.

Dribbling

Team Shooting Drill

To make this a team exercise have players compete as a group in a first to 21 points game. 3 points are awarded for a shot made outside the D, 2 points for a first time shot inside the D and 1 point for any shot scored on the rebound.

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Y Shooting Drill

Set up the practice as shown. Split the group in to three. Players in the corners of the court have basketballs. Player 1 sprints straight to the cone in front of them before making a cut either way to then receive a pass from one of the players in the corner. Player 1 then goes onto shoot, before collecting their ball and joining the queue in the corner. The player that gave the pass then runs to the join the queue of players on the half way line.

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Carolina Shooting Drill Shooti...

2 players work with 1 basketball. Players must catch and shoot on the move. Once a player has shot they should catch their own rebound and pass to the other players. Once the player has passed the ball, they should make a run/cut and then get ready to shoot the ball.

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3s Close-out shooting drill Sh...

Setup as shown.Player 1 passes the ball to player 2 before following their pass to put pressure on the receiver. Player 2 then dribbles around the cones on either the left or right before having a shot.Player will act as the rebounder.

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Cross Court Shooting Drill Pas...

Setup the practice as shown.Player 1 passes to player 2 before running up to first cone and receiving the pass back from player 2. They then make a cross-court pass to player 3 before running around the cones to receive the pass back player 3. They then turn and shoot.

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L Cut shooting drill Footwork ...

Setup players as shown.Player 1 starts with the ball and player 2 makes a run before making a L cut towards him before receiving the pass. On receipt of the pass player 2 then dribbles to the cone before making a jump shot.

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both side shooting drill Shoot...

Both Players outside the 3 point line start dribbling with the ball towards the outside court. Players . 2 and 4 run towarsds each other on meeting they both run of the pretend screen/defender and make them selves available to recieve the ball ( keeping receiving hand up as a target) Player dribbling looks up and as soon as the player is available passes the ball. Receiving playersd take a shot and sollect the rebound to pass the ball back to the next two player by the 3 point line.

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Square-up Drill Shooting - Bas...

Setup the practice as shown.<BR>Player 1 and player 3 perform v cuts, before receiving a pass, pivoting and shooting, get own rebound and change lines.

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Off the screen shooting drill ...

Setup the practice as shown. Player 3 runs into the arc and runs off the screen created by player 2 before receiving the ball from player 1, turning and then shooting. Player 3 then collects the ball and returns the ball back to player 1.

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Team Shooting Drill Shooting -...

To make this a team exercise have players compete as a group in a first to 21 points game. 3 points are awarded for a shot made outside the D, 2 points for a first time shot inside the D and 1 point for any shot scored on the rebound.

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Close Out- Box Out Drill Shoot...

Players set up as shown in video clip. The line of players under the basket will each have a basketball. A pass will be made from the line on the baseline to the line at the top.<br /><br /> Once the pass has been received that player will take a shot. The passer of the ball will run out and do a close out with their hand up to contest the shot.<br /><br /> After the shot has been released they will turn and box out to get the rebound.

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Cut and shoot Shooting - Baske...

Player 1 passes the ball to players 2. Player 1 follows the pass to then cut out to the cone to receive the ball back from player 2. Player 1 drives to the basket and shoots or does a lay-up and collects the rebound to give a outlet pass to player 2. swap roles.

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Twos and Threes Shooting Drill...

Player 1 must shoot and score a 2 point shot, then step back to shoot and score a 3pt shot before moving on to next shooting area.<br />Player 2 rebounds and passes.<br />When Player 1 completes the round, it is Player 2's turn and they switch roles.

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Full court shooting drill Shoo...

Split the group in two at opposite corners of the court. Setup as show. Players run to the half way line, make a turn and then receive the ball from the opposite corner before having a shot from roughly the free throw line. Once the player has had a shot they collect their ball and run to join the queue.

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Cross over shooting drill Shoo...

Setup the practice as shown.Split the group into two teams.First team to score 10 baskets is the winner.On the command both teams dribble to the middle of the 3 point line, cross-over and then shoot. The player that has a shot has to go and get their ball and pass it back to the next person in the queue.

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V Cut Drill Shooting - Basketb...

Players make good V cuts, receive pass from player with ball, assume triple threat position. Everyone rotate one spot clockwise.

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Target Practice Shooting - Bas...

The coach will put targets on the wall (either with tape of a piece of card) at different heights along the wall for the full length of the court. In front of every target is a cone that is a different distance away from the wall.For every target the player hits they get a certain number of points.Keep track of the points and give a prize or praise to the winner.

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Cutting and shooting drill Sho...

Start position is on the block. Toss the ball to the free throw line extended at the three-point line. Jag, step and cut to catch the ball in a quick step. Take the ball to the shooting pocket and forward pivot into the triple threat position facing the front pocket. Do a shoulder fake towards the free throw line and drive on a dribble to the baseline taking a shot from about 8 meters.

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Y Shooting Drill Shooting - Ba...

Set up the practice as shown.<BR>Split the group in to three.<BR>Players in the corners of the court have basketballs.<BR>Player 1 sprints straight to the cone in front of them before making a cut either way to then receive a pass from one of the players in the corner. Player 1 then goes onto shoot, before collecting their ball and joining the queue in the corner.<BR>The player that gave the pass then runs to the join the queue of players on the half way line.

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Double Switch Shooting - Baske...

Player 2 runs cross court in front of player 1 and receives the pass. Player 1 then cuts in court to receive the return pass. After the receiving the ball they then run into the key and then have a shot.

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Partner Shooting Shooting - Ba...

<BR>Player 2 moves around the lane receiving passes from Player 1.<BR>Player 2 will shoot (e.g. 10 shots).<br>Player 1 rebounds, passes and keeps score<BR>Switch Roles.

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Pass, receive and Shoot Shooti...

Players pass the ball to the coach or a feeder just inside the key and run immediately after passing towards the basket. When they are in a prime shooting position they should stop, turn and prepare to recieve a return pass. As soon as the feeder sees the player is ready they should pass to the shooter who then attempts to score.

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Eggbeater - drive and shoot Sh...

Set up: 2 balls, 2 lines of players behind hoop on baseline.Player drives around and out to recieve a pass from the opposite line and puts a shot up. Ball gets passed to line on opposite side driven from. Progression: Drive wider and shoot or lay up.

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3 Player Pass, Cut and Shoot S...

Setup the practice as shown. Player 1 starts with the ball with player 2 making a flash (sprint) cut to the elbow. Player 3 sprints to the cones in front of the before maing an L cut. Player 1 then passes the ball to player 2 who pivots and passes the ball to player 3 to shoot.

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Angled Shooting Shooting - Bas...

Setup as shown.One player starts out to the left.Player 1 passes to player 3 before making a run towards the basket before cutting back to receive the ball and pivoting to shoot.

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Illonois Lay Ups Shooting - Ba...

This is another drill that can be used for lay-ups or shooting. The players line up in two lines under the basket (one to the left and one to the right). One lane has a ball at the front and the other line has a ball with the second person. The first person (without the ball) curves around to the opposite line to receive a pass and make a lay-up, they then get their own rebound and pass back to the queue from which they received the ball. As soon as the passer has passed, they curve round and get a pass from the other side they take a shot and get their own rebound and pass back to the queue they received it from.

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Hand Off Pass - Full Court Bre...

Player 1 dribbles diagonally while player 2 cuts behind them. Player 1 gives a hand off pass and player 2 dribbles away, change the direction and then go for another hand off pass and continue all the way down the floor and finish with a lay up shot.

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Give and go Shooting - Basketb...

Player 1 makes a pass to player 2 before sprinting to receive the pass back from player 2. Player 1 then has a shot.

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Partner Shooting Shooting - Ba...

Setup as shown.<BR>Take ten shots then switch round.<BR>Player 2 passes the ball to player 1 who shoots. Player 2 then retrieves the ball and then passes the ball back to player 1 who receives the ball and shoots on the opposite side of the 3 point line.

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Carolina Shooting with Pressur...

Player 1 shoots, collects own rebound and passes to Player 2Player 1 cuts out to a different shooting spot following their pass and adding a bit of pressure (but not blocking) to their partner's shotPlayer 2 shoots, collects their own rebound and finds Player 1 with a good passBefore cutting to a different shooting spotFollow their pass and add some pressure to their partner's shot.

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Fake and Shoot Shooting - Bask...

Begin this move with a fake to the middle. Move off the lane about 5 meters to face the other sideline. Toss the ball into the middle of the lane and jab step and cut to the ball and catch chin and shoot a 2 meter jump hook. Take twenty shots on both sides.

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How to shoot 3s to the best of my ability?

How can I improve my ability to shoot threes more consistently?

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how to shoot 3's good (in a 5v5)?

how to shoot 3s good?in a 5v5

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Please give some drills for 13 years.

I want to train hard, please send me drills or plans.

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Shooting practise game

What game would be best for a group of 14?

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Simple competive shooting

I need a competive shooting drill for women ages between 18 and 30 as thats the age group that im coaching. Nothing to complicated as they the league is not too serious but i want my team. To have the edge Asked using Sportplan Mobile App

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