DEVELOPING YOUR SHOOTING ARSENAL

Once a shooter can consistently produce the nine key elements of shooting taught at camp, the foundation is laid for success. Regardless of whether the ball is shot standing still, off the pass, or off the dribble, these same key elements still apply.

Smart players build their offensive game around shots they know they can make consistently. Other players never think about developing a game plan in building an offensive scoring system.

Four Keys to a Successful Shooting Workout

Write Goals - Know what you want to do
Expect Success – Begin shooting near the hoop
Be Intense – Always have a game-like attitude
Have Discipline – Repeat missed shots

Beginner’s Workout – Don’t worry about making shots, focus on learning to shoot correctly. Practice without the basket to keep attention away from makes or misses.
Shoot 10 one-handed form shots-practicing the nine keys. Spinach Drill from camp
Shoot 10 backboard shots on each side from three feet (hit the just inside the top corner of the box).
Shoot 10 swish shots in front of hoop from three feet
Practice the four basic pivots and two-foot stops.
Have fun!

Intermediate Workout – Be intense, Be quick, Be confident
Shoot 10 Spinach shots (one-handed form shots) know the 9 keys.
Make 15 shots two feet from hoop (front and both sides).
Make five shots with one cross-step dribble to your right.
Make five shots with one cross-step dribble to your left.
Make ten shots tossing the ball and shooting off the two foot stop.
Make a total of 15 shots. Combine all your shots and fakes.

Advanced Workout – Dedicate yourself
Everything beginners and intermediates do.
Eleven catch and shoot jumpers in a row from 15 feet.
Nine catch and shoot jumpers in a row from 20 feet.
Nine jumpers in a row from 15 feet, off fakes and dribbles.
Seven jumpers in a row from 20 feet, off fakes, drives and simulated passes.

Build your shooting arsenal by making one of these shots your favorite or “pet shot.” That’s the one you know you can make. Now add two or three secondary shots. A player with only one shot has limited effectiveness.