Figure 8 Shooting

Video by BreakthroughBBall

This is a great drill to work on footwork and shooting. It combines front pivots and shooting in a game-like way. It requires 2 chairs & 2 basketballs. Put 2 chairs on the wing. Place a ball in each chair. Player 1 starts in between the chairs. They will run around the right chair, pick up the ball, and front pivot into a jump shot. 1 then between the chair and around the left chair. Again, they grab the ball, front pivot, & shoot. (Diagram 1) (Diagram 2) The player continues the pattern for 10 shots, then repeats on the other side. 1. The shooter should stay low and make a hard front pivot into their shot. 2. The drill is best done with a partner rebounding and replacing the basketballs. 3. Adjust the shooting distance to the player’s experience and ability. Made by Breakthrough Basketball

Chair Pivots

Video by BreakthroughBBall

This is a great drill to develop comfort with all the pivots that make up the attack & counter system. Players can get reps at every pivot and every counter. You can also vary the finishes to work on what your player needs. Doing this drill close to the hoop allows players to get more reps in a short period of time, even though the footwork is exactly the same on the perimeter. You need 2 chairs & 2 basketballs. Place a chair on each side, just above the block. Place a ball in each chair. 1 is the shooter. 2 rebounds. 3 & 4 replace the balls. 1 starts under the hoop. They sprint to the chair and jump stop, grabbing the ball and getting in triple threat. 1 will then make a specific pivot from the list below & score. After scoring, 1 sprints to the opposite chair and repeats the process. (Diagram 1) (Diagram 2) The other players rebound and replace the balls. 1 will continue the pattern for a set number of shots (10) or time (1:00), performing the same pivot. Players then switch roles. (Diagram 3) 1. Players should perform reps of the following pivots during this drill: a. Front pivot - baseline foot b. Front pivot - top foot c. Inside pivot - baseline foot d. Inside pivot - top foot e. Drop step - baseline foot f. Drop step - top foot g. Front pivot, step thru - baseline foot h. Front pivot, step thru - top foot i. Drop step, inside pivot - baseline foot j. Drop step, inside pivot - top foot k. Inside pivot, sweep - baseline foot l. Inside pivot, sweep - top foot m. Combo pivots 2. The top foot is the foot closest to the key & baseline foot closest to the baseline. 3. You can make the drill 1v1 after players have practices without defense. Made by Breakthrough Basketball

Partner Shooting

Video by BreakthroughBBall

Partner Shooting is a great drill to warm up. The first minute is critical as it allows you to hone your form inside the arc before you move back to the 3 point line. 1 shooter, 1 rebounder, 1 ball (Diagram 1) For the first minute, shoot catch and shoot shots from the free throw line. (Diagram 2) For the second minute, move back to the top of the key and shoot 3’s. For the last minute, shoot 3’s, moving between each shot. Work on your shot prep. Make sure you show your hands to the passer. Be down and ready to shoot. Vary your footwork as you perform this and all the other drills. One time hop on every catch. One time step into the pass. Develop comfort with all types of footwork. (Diagram 3) Mix up running and sliding as you move in the 3rd minute. Whichever you do, don’t hug the 3 point line. Move with a slight arc so that you have a good angle to turn and step into your shot. Made by Breakthrough Basketball

20 Shooting

Video by BreakthroughBBall

20 shooting is a really tough shooting drill. Track your score over time and see how you improve. You will use 5 shooting spots. Corners, wings & top of the key. You must make 3 in a row from each of the 5 spots. When you reach the opposite corner, the goal is to make 5 in a row coming back (1 from each spot). You have 2 minutes to complete the drills. (Diagram 1) You get 3 points for each spot you get through in round 1 plus how far you get back on round 2. If you made it through all 5 spots for round 1 and 2 spots in round 2, your score would be 17. Hold your follow through. It’s easy to rush because of the time element. Be quick but don’t hurry. Stay positive. This is a mental drill, too. It’s easy to get frustrated if you miss some shots, but work on a ‘next shot’ mentality. Made by Breakthrough Basketball

14 in :90

Video by BreakthroughBBall

This is another drill that puts some time pressure on you. Track your score. This drill uses 7 spots - corners, low wings, high wings, & top of the key. (Diagram 1) You must make 2 in a row to move to the next spot. Your goal is to make it from spot 1 through spot 7. If you make it through all 7 spots, shoot at the top of the key and add to your total score. Each of the 7 spots is worth 2 points. Individual makes don’t count, you only get points for completing a spot. Each 3 you make after making it through the 7 spots is an additional point. You have :90 to complete the drill. Hold your follow through. It’s easy to rush because of the time element. Be quick but don’t hurry. Stay positive. This is a mental drill, too. It’s easy to get frustrated if you miss some shots, but work on a ‘next shot’ mentality. Sprint spot to spot. You must maximize the time allotted. Be shot ready to get off as many shots as possible. Made by Breakthrough Basketball

Big Shot

Video by BreakthroughBBall

Big Shot changes up the pressure mechanism. Instead of the pressure being applied by time, it’s applied by misses. Theoretically, you could shoot forever in this drill. Make that your goal! This drill uses 5 spots - the corners, the wings, & the top of the key. 1 ball, 1 rebounder (Diagram 1) Shoot from player 1 until you miss 2 shots in a row. Once you miss 2 in a row, move to spot 2. Continue with that pattern through all 5 spots. Every make is worth 1 point. Your score is your total number of makes accumulated over all 5 spots. Focus only on the shot at hand. It’s easy to get nervous after the first miss. Don’t let the last shot affect the next shot. Remember a rough start can be overcome by a great spot. Many players get discouraged by a bad start. Instead, view it as a challenge to overcome as you progress through the later spots. Maintain good form. Players tend to lose their form when they get tired. Stay disciplined as fatigue sets in. Made by Breakthrough Basketball

Nuggets Drill

Video by BreakthroughBBall

Nuggets Drill is a great drill to work on our focus while integrating shooting on the move. It also adds a conditioning element to your workout. This drill uses 5 spots - the corners, the wings, & the top of the key. (Diagram 1) Start at spot 1. You must make 3 shots in a row at every spot. At spots 1 & 5, you will slide up towards the wing, then drift back to the corner. You’ll catch a pass and shoot a 3. (Diagram 2) At every spot, if you miss 2 shots in a row, you must sprint to the opposite baseline & back before the next shot. After making 3 in a row in the corner, move to the wing. At each wing spot, you’ll shoot transition 3’s. Sprint from the arc to the volleyball line. Sprint back to the wing for a catch & shoot 3. After making 3 in a row on the wing, go to the top of the key. Once again, you’ll shoot transition 3’s. Sprint from the top of the key to half court & back. Catch and shoot a 3. Aim for BRAD (back rim & down shots). As you get tired, this helps prevent you from coming up short. Focus on your footwork as your catch on the move. SPRINT your transition 3’s. The more game-like you make the shots, the more carry over you’ll see to your games! (Diagram 3) (Diagram 4) Your score is the time it takes you to make it through all 5 spots. Made by Breakthrough Basketball

2-Minute Catch-and-Shoot Challenge

Video by Coach Ashworth

A fatigue-shooting finisher: from the top of the key, players catch and shoot for two minutes straight and count total makes. Around 30 makes in two minutes is a solid target for an experienced group — high school and college-level shooters can push into the mid-to-upper 30s, while younger players will land lower — but the value is in shooting well while gassed, late in the workout when legs are heaviest. This drill comes from Coach Ashworth.

Catch-and-Shoot Conditioning (Threes)

Video by Coach Ashworth

The same half-court sprint-and-touch conditioning pattern, moved out to three-point range: three makes from five spots, with a full sprint to the center cone and back between every catch-and-shoot rep. For an extra layer of pressure, swap the target to three makes in a row per spot instead of three out of five — a good way to simulate the pressure of needing a shot to fall late in a game. This drill comes from Coach Ashworth.

Five-Spot Shooting Conditioning

Video by Coach Ashworth

A catch-and-shoot drill with conditioning built in: after every shot, make or miss, the shooter sprints to touch a cone or ball rack at half court before getting back to their spot for the next pass. Go to five makes from five spots — the constant movement between shots makes it far more game-like than standing and catching comfortably, and the fatigue becomes part of the test. This drill comes from Coach Ashworth.

1v1 Moves Into a Jumper

Video by One Up Basketball Training

Attack a cone defender with an in-and-out, then stack on a crossover and a between-the-legs move, finishing each into a shot off the dribble.

Spot Up, Pull Up, Layup Series

Video by One Up Basketball Training

Three finishes off the same self-thrown catch and footwork: a spot-up jumper, a one-dribble pull-up, and a drive to the rim for a layup. Rotate around the perimeter working both directions.

Perimeter Footwork Into a Jumper

Video by One Up Basketball Training

Catch-and-shoot footwork off the perimeter — a jab step and a back pivot — each finishing with a shot fake into an off-the-dribble jumper.

Spin-Out Shooting

Video by One Up Basketball Training

Spin or drop the ball to yourself to simulate a catch, timing your footwork to the ball as it comes off the floor, then rise into your shot. Works from any spot on the floor.

Stationary Dribble Moves Into a 1v1 Jumper

Video by One Up Basketball Training

From a stationary ball-handling position, attack a cone defender with a crossover, between-the-legs, or behind-the-back move, then pull up for an off-the-dribble jumper. Repeat with each hand.

Shooting Footwork Series

Video by One Up Basketball Training

A sequence of catch-and-shoot footwork patterns off a self-thrown ball: alternating 1-2 steps, lateral 1-2 steps, forward and lateral hops, and coming out of a curl screen.

Find Your Range Shooting

Video by One Up Basketball Training

Start close to the basket and shoot 10 shots from each spot, stepping back only after making at least 6. Keep the same shooting mechanics at every distance so range increases without your form breaking down.

Continuous Shooting - Dava Rice

Video by Championship Productions

7 Spot Shooting

Video by MOJO (yougotmojo)

Two teams race through seven marked shooting spots (both short corners, both low posts, both elbows, and the free-throw line): players shoot, rebound their own miss or make, and pass to the next teammate in line, needing three makes from a spot before advancing to the next one. First team to bank three makes from all seven spots wins. Reinforces a crisp outlet pass after every rebound so the next shooter is ready to go. This drill comes from MOJO (yougotmojo).

Quick Draw

Video by MOJO (yougotmojo)

Players line up in small groups at the top of three cone triangles; on the coach's directional call (left or right), the front player in each line dribbles to the matching cone and pulls up for a shot, then rebounds and passes to the next player in line. First basket on each turn scores a point, with the most points after a minute winning the round. Because the drill moves fast, keep reinforcing full shooting form — balanced feet, eyes on the rim, elbow in, full follow-through — even under the time pressure. This drill comes from MOJO (yougotmojo).

Baseketball

Video by MOJO (yougotmojo)

A baseball-themed relay combining running and shooting: 'shooters' at the free-throw line try to make three baskets (rebounding and passing to the next teammate each time) before a 'runner' from the other team can complete a full lap around a marked rectangle. A completed lap before three makes is a 'home run' worth a point for the runners; three makes first is an 'out' for the shooters. After three outs, teams switch roles. Reinforces shooting under time pressure without sacrificing form. This drill comes from MOJO (yougotmojo).

Minute to Win It

Video by MOJO (yougotmojo)

Two teams line up at equally-spaced shooting spots and race against a one-minute clock and a target make count (e.g., 10). Players cycle through shoot-rebound-pass to the next teammate as fast as they can; the team that hits the target first, or is closest when time expires, wins. Since the clock tempts players to rush, keep reminding them that quick shots still need balanced feet, a tucked elbow, and eyes on the rim. This drill comes from MOJO (yougotmojo).

15ft Shooting Drill / Layup

Video by Championship Productions

Duke Competetive Shooting Drill

Video by Championship Productions