Basketball shooting drills

Shooting drills from form shooting to game-speed catch-and-shoot, off the dribble and free throws.

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Shooting · All levels

Around the World

Shoot from five spots around the arc; make it to move on.

10 min2+ playersAges 8+
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Shooting · All levels

Beat the Pro

Shooting game against an imaginary pro: +1 for a make, the pro gets +2 for a miss. First to 11.

6 min1+ playersAges 8+
12
Shooting · Advanced

Corner-to-Corner 3s

Sprint corner to corner along the baseline, catching and shooting a 3 in each corner.

6 min2+ playersAges 12+
124Animated
Shooting · Intermediate

Down Screen Shooting

Come off a down screen at the wing and catch-and-shoot, curl or fade depending on the read.

10 min3+ playersAges 11+
12
Shooting · Intermediate

Elbow Pull-Ups

One-dribble pull-up jumpers from the wing to the elbow, both directions.

8 min2+ playersAges 10+
13ft5ftFT
Shooting · All levels

Form Shooting

One-hand shots close to the rim to groove a repeatable release before moving out.

6 min1+ playersAll ages
12
Shooting · All levels

Free Throws Under Fatigue

Sprint the floor, then knock down two free throws — game-like pressure and tired legs.

6 min2+ playersAges 10+
12
Shooting · All levels

Free-Throw Routine

Build a repeatable routine: shoot in sets of two, partner rebounds and records.

5 min2+ playersAll ages
12
Shooting · All levels

One-Minute Partner Shooting

Shoot for 60 seconds from one area while your partner rebounds and passes; count makes, then switch.

8 min2+ playersAges 8+
12Animated
Shooting · All levels

Spot-Up Shooting with Passer

Shooter relocates between corner and wing, catching on a hop from a passer under the rim.

8 min2+ playersAges 9+
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Shooting · All levels

Two-Minute Team Shooting

Groups at each basket shoot from five spots for two minutes; team target of combined makes.

6 min6+ playersAges 8+
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