Drill: Back Spin & Shoot

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Coaching Objective

Skill Level: Beginner, Skill Development: Shooting, Balance, Pivot & Footwork. Excellent beginners drill to improve your shooting around the hoop from different ranges and positions. Also helps you to develop your footwork through the use of a pivot on catch of the ball. Focus on your balance when trying to shoot and shoot from within your range to help you master your outside shot.

Drill Instruction

  1. Start anywhere around the hoop and within shooting distance.
  2. Throw the ball up and out forward or to the side with some back spin so the ball bounces back to your
    direction.
  3. Step into the direction of the ball, catch it with both hands, pivot to face the hoop and complete a jump shot.
  4. Rebound the ball and run to another shooting position and repeat steps 2 & 3.

Coaching Messages

  1. Shoot from within range. When you master this drill, then try and shoot from outside of your range.
  2. Step into the ball after the back spin. Don’t wait for the ball to come to you.
  3. Complete your pivot when you are facing the basket.
  4. CHALLENGE YOURSELF: Set yourself a score target or try and beat your previous score. When you score then add 1 to your score. If you miss then take 1 from your score.
  5. CHALLENGE YOURSELF: Set yourself a score target and try and beat your previous score. When you score then add 1 to your score. If you miss then take 2 from your score.

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