3 Competitive Basketball Shooting Drills

Competitive Shooting Drill #1 – 57 Shooting

Before beginning this drill, you can spread out cones all around the arc (as shown in the diagram to the right).

Younger players should start close to the basket and advanced players can start further out from the basket.

Begin Shooting from spot one on the right side of the basket. This is marked with a #1 in the diagram.

While shooting, it works best to have a partner who can rebound and pass you the ball.

If you make five out of seven shots from spot #1, you can advance to the next spot. You will continue all the way around the court, only advancing if you make five out of seven shots.

If you miss three or more shots from any spot, you must start over from that same spot.

Competitive Shooting Drill #2 – “7”

For this drill, the shooter should start just a few feet away (5 to 10 feet) from the basket. This is marked with a #1 on the diagram to the right.

You will shoot ten shots from that same spot. If you make at least seven out of ten, you can take a step back. You can adjust the step back based on the skill level. 2 to 5 feet will work for most players.

If you make less than seven, you get an “out.” You are only allowed 2 “outs” in the drill before the drill is over.

This is a great progressive drill for measuring and determining your shooting range. Wherever you get 2 outs is your current shooting range. This keeps you within your shooting range while also giving you a goal to shoot for to see how you can extend your range.

Competitive Shooting Drill #3 – 1-2 Shooting

For this drill you will be working against the clock. You can start with setting a one minute timer, but you can adjust the time.

Every time you make a shot, you get one point.

Every time you swish a shot or the ball hits the back of the rim and goes straight down through the hoop, you get two points.

You will need a rebounder.

The shooter should take shots from different spots all over the court.