Basketball drills
Basketball shooting drills
7 free Basketball drills for shooting, each with the setup, how it runs, what to coach, and how to make it harder or easier.
7 drills
ShootingAround the world shootingShooters work around five close-range spots near the basket, moving on only after a make, while a partner rebounds.12 min · 2–10 players · U8+
ShootingFootwork & pivotsCatch-and-shoot footworkShooters sprint to a spot, catch on a 1-2 step or a hop already square to the rim, and shoot before a late close-out arrives.12 min · 3–9 players · U11+
ShootingForm shooting ladderShoot from five spots, moving back a step only after three makes in a row.10 min · 1–10 players · U8+
ShootingFree-throw routinePlayers build one free-throw routine and repeat it after sprints, with lane players and a score to add game pressure.12 min · 3–10 players · U10+
Lay-upsShootingMikan drillContinuous lay-ups alternating sides of the basket, catching the ball before it drops.8 min · 1–8 players · U8+
ShootingBall handlingPull-up jump shotPlayers attack the elbow at speed with a defender chasing, stop on balance off the dribble and shoot before the contest arrives.12 min · 2–10 players · U12+
ShootingFitness & agilityShooting off movement under fatigueA shooter sprints off a screen, catches and shoots, then crosses the floor for the next shot, for 60 seconds at game pace.15 min · 3–6 players · U16+