Basketball Shooting Drills

 

 

Shooting the basketball at a high-level is not something that happens overnight. It is a process that requires hours and hours of work. It also requires having the right tools. The best shooters are able to fine-tune their shot and develop consistent muscle memory.

The basketball shooting drills in these different sections are going to be able to help with this whole process. There will be expert instruction to not only develop the correct shooting motion but then plenty of drills to also master it. This isn’t just going to be for catch and shoot shots either.

The different sections will breakdown the drills into different categories. This will allow players to be able to work on shooting off the dribble, shot fake, triple threat, and more. Being able to shoot in a variety of different ways will make it that much harder for the defense to guard a player.

Along with working on technique and getting up a lot of quality reps, there are also going to be basketball shooting drills to work on mental toughness as well. A shooter needs to have not only the skills but also the mental toughness to step up and make shots in big moments.

Regardless of your shooting level or your team’s shooting level, our database of basketball shooting drills is going to have something for everyone. So whether you are new to the game, or are already a high-level shooter, you will be able to challenge yourself with the different shooting drills that we offer.

 

Basketball Shooting Drills Quick Links

• Combination Basketball Shooting Drills
• Catch and Shoot Basketball Shooting Drills
• Off of the Dribble Basketball Shooting Drills
• Shot Fake Basketball Shooting Drills
• Triple Threat Basketball Shooting Drills

 

 

Basketball Shooting Drills for Coaches

As a basketball coach, it is great to run basketball plays that are going to get your team high-percentage shots. It is a big part of having a quality offense. However, if your players are not able to put the ball in the basket at the end of the play, it isn’t going to be for much. So as important as it is to run a quality offense, it is also essential to spend time developing your players shooting. Because the better your team can shoot it, the better your offensive sets will be.

If you are like most basketball coaches though, you probably measure the time it takes in practice to regularly work on shooting versus other things that you need to accomplish with your team. This is especially true during the season when there are only so many hours of practice available and a million things to work on. If you are willing to invest the time though, the payouts will be significant as your players are able to shoot with confidence. Also, if you can get your players to buy into showing up early to practice or staying after practice to shoot, you will still have all of your designated practice time.

The offseason is an entirely different story though. As a basketball coach in the offseason with your team, you should be challenging them to get up as many quality shots as possible. Quality is the big key here. When shooting with your players, challenge them to do everything at game speed. This will make sure that all of their shooting translates over to an actual game.

With all of these shooting drills, you will have all of the different drills that you will need for your team. There are drills to work on different types of shots as well as for different positions and level of players. Also, there are going to be basketball shooting drills for single player use, small groups, or an entire team. All of this will make sure that you have the tools that you need to allow your team to shoot the basketball at a high-level.

 

 

Basketball Shooting Drills for Players

Not all gym time is equal. Just being in the gym doesn’t mean that you will automatically become a better player. You must go in with a game plan and have a purpose with everything that you do. It is the same way with becoming a better shooter. If you want to work your way into being an elite level shooter, you have to have the right tools and game plan to do so.

That is precisely what these basketball shooting drills are going to allow you to do. You will be able to have all of the tools that you need to develop your shot. There are basketball shooting drills to work on warm-up shooting, triple threat shooting, off of the dribble shooting, and more. With all of these drills, you will be able to become a well-rounded shooter.

Also, all of the shooting drills will come with expert instruction. This will allow you as a player to see exactly how to execute a move or shot before going to practice it. This is key, as you will be able to learn the move correctly, before spending time working on it.

With all of the basketball shooting drills available as well, you will be able to stay challenged with new drills. Regardless of position or skill level, there is going to be a large selection of basketball shooting drills for you to choose from.

 

 

Basketball Shooting Drills for Trainers

As a basketball trainer, one of your goals should be to acquire as many quality basketball drills as you can. This will allow you to keep your drills both fresh and also challenging for your players. When it comes to basketball shooting drills, you want a good amount of drill variations for different types of shots, but also drills to help teach new shooting moves.

The basketball shooting drills in these different sections will cover all the different types of shots that a player will get in a game. This will allow you to have a database of shooting drills that you can select drills from for your clients. Also, with being able to watch the drills, you can have your players view a drill before the workout to get a better understanding of what they should be doing. If a player is a visual learner, this will drastically help with their ability to master a move.

Also, a lot of these basketball shooting drills are going to work on the mental side of shooting. So where some shooting drills can be boring and repetitive, these drills will keep players mentally engaged as they go through the drill. All of this adds up to a better and more profitable experience with the players that you train.

 

 

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Combination Basketball Shooting Drills

During a game, a player needs to be ready to read the defense and be able to score in a variety of different ways. Sometimes it may be a catch and shoot, sometimes off the dribble, etc. A good offensive player is able to read the defense before making a move. The first step to being able to do this is being able to execute the different moves and shots. This comes by spending time working on all the various shots that a player may get during a game.

This section of basketball shooting drills is going to work on that. These shooting drills will challenge players to be able to hit multiple types of shots in the same drill. It will be a combination of a variety of different types of shots all in the same drill.

Not only will this allow players to be able to work on being well-rounded shooters, but it will also allow them to work on recognizing different types of shots. This is going to be essential when it comes to game situations where a player must make a split second read on what move they should use. It will also teach a player to be able to think while they are playing. Having to do multiple things in a row will force the player to stay engaged mentally as they go through the drill.

Most of the basketball shooting drills in this section are going to require a partner or two. So this makes them ideal for coaches to use with small group training or in practice. As a player on their own, they can be done, but will just require a partner.

 

Combination Basketball Shooting Drills

These shooting drills are going to work on a variety of different shots all in the same drill. They may have a sequence of varying game shots or might incorporate some ball handling and finishing along with the shooting aspect of the drill.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Catch and Shoot Basketball Shooting Drills

Nothing spaces the floor quite like a team that can catch and shoot at a high percentage. Against a team of quality shooters, defensive players are forced to stay home on their man/woman or help and give up an open shot. With good ball movement, player movement, and quality penetration, this almost becomes impossible for the defense to guard.

The catch and shoot basketball shooting drills section will allow players and teams to work on becoming elite at catch and shoot shots. Players will be able to get quality reps at different types of catch and shoots that will translate over to a game. Whether it is in transition, spacing, or filling up for a shot, these basketball shooting drills will work on all of the different situations.

A big part of being a high-level shooter is having mental toughness. So while these basketball drills will work on shooting, most will also work on the mental side of shooting as well. Players will be challenged to make a certain number in a row or have a consequence if they miss. All of this is designed to strengthen players mentally.

Another important factor in shooting the basketball is footwork. During a game, players will come into shots in a variety of different ways. This will happen from using different screens, running the floor, spacing, etc. A good shooter is able to master the footwork that comes with each type of shot.

In this section, players will be able to work on the footwork that comes with each game specific shot. Not only will they be able to practice it, but they will also first be taught the correct footwork. In each video, a coach will breakdown the proper footwork for curling a down screen, drifting to the baseline, etc. First learning the correct footwork is going to be vital in allowing a player to master these different types of shots.

As catching and shooting imply, you will need a partner to pass the ball to the shooter in these drills. So as a player, you are going to need to have a partner to pass you the ball to work on these shooting drills. As a coach, a good amount of these basketball shooting drills can be scaled up or down, especially if you have multiple baskets. So whether you are looking for shooting drills for a small group or team practice, you will be able to find what you are looking for.

 

Catch and Shoot Basketball Shooting Drills

All of these basketball shooting drills will be catch and shoot drills without any dribbles. Some of them the shooter will be stationary the whole time, and some will have the shooter fill or space into different catch and shoot shots.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Off of the Dribble Basketball Shooting Drills

While the highest percentage shots are typically off a pass from a teammate, there is still a time and place for shooting off of the dribble. Whether it is off a ball screen, in transition, over a mismatch, or at the end of the clock, there are times to shoot off of the dribble. So while this shouldn’t be a player’s first priority every time they catch the ball, it is still a much-valued aspect of the game.

The basketball shooting drills in this section are going to work on all of the different areas that a player will get off of the dribble shots from. This will not only allow players to become better shooters off of the dribble, but it will also teach them when they should be looking for these types of shots. The more a player is able to recognize when they should attacking off of the dribble, the less they will force. This is going to lead to higher percentage shots off of the dribble.

Quality repetitions is another way to increase a player’s shooting percentage from of off the dribble shots. If a player can first recognize when to shoot, and then has also spent time mastering the move, off of the dribble shooting becomes a lot more appealing. Also, if a player can create off of the dribble for themselves, the defense must adjust and help. When this happens, the player will be able to start creating for others, and the offense really gets going.

With all of these basketball shooting drills being off of the dribble, they are perfect for single player use. That being said though, don’t spend all of your time solely working on isolation off of the dribble shots. This type of shooting should be just one facet of your game. As a coach, you can adjust most of these basketball shooting drills to fit in as many players as you need. A lot of them are going to work on game specific shots as well. An excellent teaching point would be to explain how each type of shot fits into your offense.

 

Off of the Dribble Basketball Shooting Drills

The shooting drills in this section are going to be all off of the dribble. Some of the drills will work on specific game shots, while some will work on different dribbling moves into shots for quality shooting repetitions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shot Fake Basketball Shooting Drills

A good shooter’s best friend is a quality shot fake. A defender who is guarding a good shooter is already on edge and will try and take away open shots. This means that they are already going to be susceptible to the shot fake. As a shooter, if you can master a quality shot fake, you will be able to exploit this time and time again. This will lead to driving angles and fouls drawn on the defense.

All of the basketball shooting drills in this section are going to work on the shot fake. The drills will cover different situations where a player will be able to use a shot fake to exploit the defense. These basketball shooting drills will work on filling in from different spots on the floor and what do to do after the shot fake. Each training video will explain and fully breakdown each movement. So as a shooter, you will be able to master the move.

Similar to the catch and shoot drills, most of these drills will need a partner. So as a player, make sure that you have a partner to pass you the ball. For coaches, these basketball shooting drills are probably best for small group training, but with multiple baskets, they can be adjusted for larger groups as well.

 

Shot Fake Basketball Shooting Drills

This section of basketball shooting drills is going to work on the shot fake in a variety of different settings. Not only will these drills allow for quality repetitions, but they will also better breakdown the correct form for a shot fake.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Triple Threat Basketball Shooting Drills

Looking to score out of the triple threat position is more of an isolation action, so it typically is going to be used sparingly. The reason why is because ball movement usually is the best way to get quality shots. However, there are times in a game where a good triple threat player can really take advantage. Whether it is a player that has a mismatch or is very skilled out of the triple threat, if used the right way, the triple threat can be a valuable scoring tool for a player and for a team.

There are several different key factors that go into being a good triple threat player. The first is being able to sell your moves. If you can’t get the defender to bite on your jab step, shot fake, etc. you won’t be able to create space for your shot. The second factor is going to be the ability to read the defender. Good triple threat players don’t predetermine their moves, they read the defense and then exploit them.

Thirdly, a player must be explosive with their moves. As an offensive player, you must be able to go somewhere with your dribble when you make your move. This with the combination of being able to shoot the ball well puts the defender in a tough situation. Lastly, the player must account for the help defense. The more of an offensive threat the player is, the more help defense will be sent their way. So along with being able to read their defender, they must also be able to read the help defense and then be willing to create for others when the help comes.

The basketball shooting drills in this section are going to all work on shooting out of the triple threat. They will breakdown the shooting portion of the triple threat offense and will also work on the footwork used for different areas of the court. These shooting drills will also work on different types of triple threat shots according to how a defender is guarding a player. Along with all of this, each training video will explain when and where to execute each move.

A few of these basketball shooting drills require a passer, but most can be done as an individual player. As a coach, these basketball shooting drills are going to be best used in small group training settings.

 

Triple Threat Basketball Shooting Drills

These basketball shooting drills are going to all be out of the triple threat. They will work on a variety of different triple threat moves that will all finish with a shot. Not only are these basketball drills good for shooting, but also footwork.

 

 

 

Basketball Shooting Drills Conclusion

Shooting the basketball is an art. It starts with a player first learning the correct form, footwork, etc. and then continues with hours and hours of repetition. If you talk to any good shooter, this is always the formula; there are no shortcuts. The process of learning and mastering different moves doesn’t ever stop either. Players that want to shoot at a high-level must be willing to put in the time consistently.

There is also a big difference between players that can make shot after shot in workouts, but struggle in games. Shooters need to have not only good shooting form but also the mental toughness to make shots when the lights come on.

All of the basketball shooting drills that we offer are going to develop complete shooters and high percentage shooting teams. From working on form to footwork to specific shots to mental toughness, these drills will cover every area of shooting the basketball.

 

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