5 Point Fade Cut Basketball Shooting Drill

When a shooter uses a down screen in a basketball game, there are several different types of cuts that they can use to get open. The way that the shooter determines what cut to use is by reading the defender. If the defender goes under the screen then you can use what is called a fade cut, that is what this shooting drill is going to work on. Being able to shoot at a high percentage has a lot to do with footwork and getting into your shot the correct way, and basketball drills like this are great for working on this.

Drill Name: 5 Point Fade Cut Basketball Shooting Drill

Similar Drills: Reaction Inside Pivot Basketball Shooting Drill, Ray Allen Fade Cut Basketball Shooting Drill, Ray Allen Curl Cut Basketball Shooting Drill

Drill Goal: Develop the right footwork for the fade cut and get plenty of repetitions at the shot.

Equipment Needed: 2 Basketballs, 5 chairs, and 2 partners.

Drill Tips: Plant with your inside foot as you come to the chair but don't break it off before you get to the chair. Visualize the defender going under the screen and trying to cheat the play. Don't drift on the shot, catch the ball with your momentum coming back into the basket.

Drill Directions: Place 5 chairs just inside the 3 point line in both corners, on both wings, and at the top of the key. The shooter is going to shoot a total of 6 shots; one from each chair and then two at the top (one from each side of the chair). Before coming off for the fade cut the shooter must set his man up each time and touch the opposite lane line first. Use the chair in either corner first and then work your way all the way around.