Basketball: Run, Stop & Shoot Drill for Unhurried Shots
When players are moving quickly before taking a shot (i.e. while dribbling, getting open for a pass, etc.), they often continue to hurry while they shoot. This reduces
accuracy.
Instead, they need a change in mental set when they're shooting. They should switch mentally from “rush” to
“relax” so they can square up to the basket and aim their shot. Here's a drill that teaches this skill.
Setting Up
Line up your players at the top of the key, facing the basket. Place a ball on the floor in any shooting area.
The Drill
- When you say “go,” the first player runs hard to the ball, picks it up, then takes a relaxed, measured shot.
- The player gets his/her own rebound, returns the ball to its position under the basket, yells “go” to the next player and returns to the line.
- The drill continues with each player taking a turn.
Run, Catch, Shoot Variation
For a change of pace, have the shooters sprint to the key, catch a pass, and then go up for an unhurried shot.
References:
1. Sidney Goldstein, Basketball Coaches' Bible, Golden Aura Publishing, 1994.
2. Morgan & Joe Wooten, Coaching Basketball Successfully, Human Kinetics, 2012.
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