Catch-and-shoot footwork

Setup

1. Groups of three: a shooter on the block, a passer at the top of the key, a closer under the basket.
2. Cones on both wings and in one corner as shooting spots.

How it runs

1. The shooter sprints from the block to a wing cone with hands ready; the passer hits them on arrival.
2. As the pass goes, the closer runs out with a high hand to contest, with no contact.
3. The shooter catches on a 1-2 step (inside foot first) or a hop, and shoots in one motion.
4. Five shots each, then rotate shooter to passer to closer.

Coaching points

• Hands up as a target before the ball arrives.
• Inside foot down first so the feet and hips turn to the rim on the catch.
• Catch low in the shot pocket; no dip down to the knees.
• Land where you took off and hold the follow-through.

Common mistakes

• Catching upright and then setting the feet, which gives the closer time.
• Drifting sideways on the shot after a fast run.