Backpedal Mid Range Basketball Shooting Drill

This is a great mid-range basketball shooting drill to work on stepping into your shot as well as working on shooting when you are tired. It is important that you practice the right way to shoot every time so that you can build good shooting habits. This basketball drill is also a great way to simulate shooting in transition compared to just catching and shooting standing still.

Also, if you go at game speed the whole time during this drill you are able to work on your conditioning as well. This way you are maximizing your time by being able to work on your game and get in shape at the same time.

Drill Name: Backpedal Mid Range Basketball Shooting Drill

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Drill Goal: Practice stepping into your shot, work on form, and learn to shoot when you are tired.

Equipment Needed: 2 basketballs and 2 partners.

Drill Tips: Show your hands and be ready to shoot the basketball as you are coming in. Stay balanced on your shot and hold your follow through. Stay mentally strong as you begin to get tired and push yourself to try and make every shot that you shoot.

Drill Directions: Have the player start in the mid-range area anywhere on the floor. There will be one rebounder and one passer. The player is going shoot a mid-range shot and then backpedal 8-10 feet (you can make the distance as long as you want to work on conditioning) and then run back to the mid-range for a shot. The coach wants to make the pass as the player is coming into his/her shot. After every shot, the player will backpedal and then come back in. Continue for the desired amount of shots, makes, or time.