Shooting Drills

Shooting is an immensely valuable skill in basketball. By itself, it may make the biggest difference maker for a player excelling on a team, or struggling to find a role. (I am NOT discounting passing, ball handling, defense, or hustle!!!) I wanted to share a few shooting workouts that are my favorites for getting reps, shooting at game speed, and growing as a shooter! Give these a try to work on your game and add competitiveness to your workouts.

Celtics Shooting
Make two in a row from each of the five spots (baseline, wing, top, wing, baseline). Then work your way back around the arc repeating each spot (at 5th spot in corner, you make two in a row, twice). What makes this drill a great is that you are on the clock. 2 minutes to complete it. You need a rebounder for this drill.
Modifications:
Varsity level: Shoot from 3 pt line
Middle School level: Shoot from 16 feet
Juniors: Complete from 16 feet without timer

50 in 5
Make ten shots each at all five spots on the floor. Put 5 minutes on the clock to get it done. You need a rebounder for this drill.
Modifications:
Varsity level: Shoot from 3 pt line
Middle School level: Shoot from 16 feet
Juniors: Shoot from 12-16 feet

Transition Pullup J
You will shoot from 3 spots, wing, top, and wing. Starting at half court, dribble fullspeed towards first spot (wing) for a pullup jumper (~15 feet). To move to the next spot, you must make 3 in a row from the first spot. Move to top spot, attacking from half court to make 3 pullup jumpers in a row. Complete 3 in a row from final spot on opposite wing. Time yourself and see how quickly you can complete 3 in a row at all three spots.
Modifications:
Varsity level: Make third shot from 3 pt line
Middle School level: Complete in midrange (15-17 feet)
Juniors: Make three shots (not in a row)

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