Basketball · Shooting

Form shooting ladder

Shoot from five spots, moving back a step only after three makes in a row.

SR
Start / 4
Time
10 min
Players
1–10
Age
U8+
Area
Half court
Equipment
5 basketballs

Setup

  1. Pairs with a ball, one shooting and one rebounding.
  2. Start 1 m from the basket.

How it runs

  1. Shoot until three in a row, then step back one pace.
  2. Reach the free-throw line and come back in.
  3. Swap roles after 3 minutes.

Coaching points

  • Elbow under the ball, wrist snaps, fingers down.
  • Legs first: the power comes from the knees.
  • Hold the follow-through until the ball hits.

Common mistakes

  • Flinging from the elbow out to the side.
  • Shooting before the feet are set.

Say it: “Legs, elbow, snap.”

Make it harder

  • Five in a row to move back.
  • Catch-and-shoot from a pass.

Make it easier

  • One make to move back.
  • Stay inside the key.

Reviewed by the Sportdify coaching team.