Step 1/3Pick a cone and shoot
Orange = offense · blue = defense · solid line = cut · dashed = pass · zig-zag = dribble · T = screen · dotted arc = shot
Shooting drill
Three-Spot Points
Shooters score 1, 2 or 3 points depending on which cone they shoot from — they choose the challenge.
- Time
- 8 min
- Players
- 2+
- Ages
- 7–11
- Level
- Beginner
Equipment: 1 ball per group, 3 cones
How to run the drill
- 1Put three cones in front of the basket: close (1 point), middle (2) and a bit further (3).
- 2In twos or threes, take turns to pick a cone and shoot. Rebound your own ball and pass it to the next shooter.
- 3Keep a running team score. First group to 15 wins.
- 4Lower the basket or move the cones closer for younger players.
Coaching points
- Eyes on the target before you shoot
- Bend your knees, push up and follow through
- Make it, then move back
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