The full progression for players to go from beginner to pro. Fundamental drills organized into 8 categories, from ball handling to shooting off the bounce to the free throw line. Every drill selected for a reason. Nothing filler.
Ball circles — no dribble.
Start every session with ball circles. 30 seconds each, 15 seconds rest between drills. Advanced and Pro: use a heavy ball or heavy gloves for an extra challenge.
Circle the ball around your head.
Circle the ball around your waist.
Around both legs, then each leg — left leg, right leg.
Figure 8 around both legs, no dribble.
Head, then waist, then knees, and back up.
One hand in front, one hand behind your back. Toss the ball between your legs and flip your hands to catch it. Count your consecutive catches in 30 seconds.
1 Ball & 2 Ball · Stand Still & On the Move
Stand Still: 30 seconds each, 15 seconds rest between drills. On the Move: down and back.
Waist high. 30 seconds right hand, then 30 seconds left hand.
Dribble as low as possible at the ankles. 30 seconds right hand, then 30 seconds left hand.
Stationary crossovers. Quick, low, and hard.
Stationary V dribble out in front of you.
Side to side, ankle low to waist high. 30 seconds right hand, then 30 seconds left hand.
Start out and around, come through the back of your legs, figure 8 motion. Keep it low.
Walking straight forward. Right hand down, left hand back.
Walking straight forward, dribble as low as possible. Right hand down, left hand back.
Walking straight forward, fast ball, stay low — not running. Down and back.
On an angle — 1 dribble out, then make the move. Go game speed. Down and back.
On an angle — 1 dribble out, then make the move. Go game speed. Down and back.
On an angle — 1 dribble out then spin, 1 dribble out then spin again. Go game speed. Down and back.
Both balls, same rhythm. 30 seconds waist high, then 30 seconds shoulder height.
Both balls at the ankles, as low as possible.
Different rhythm with each ball — one up while the other is down.
Right hand high, left hand low, at the same time. Then switch — left high, right low.
Stationary V dribble with both balls.
Pass right to left while dropping the left ball off the floor right in front, pick that up with the right hand. Continuous motion.
Start walking, build to a jog, then sprint. Half court or full court, down and back.
Walking, stay low the whole way. Same rhythm down, alternate rhythm back. Half court or full court.
Waist high. Start walking, build to a jog, then sprint. Half court or full court, down and back.
Defensive slide along the baseline, side to side. Switch which ball is high and which is low every time you hit the sideline.
Two ball same or alternate pound. Sprint to the near foul line — 5 low ankle pounds. Sprint to half court — 5 low ankle pounds. Sprint to the far foul line — 5 low ankle pounds. Sprint to the baseline — 5 low ankle pounds. Down and back.
Moving backwards in a straight line, keep the balls low. Down and back.
Stand Still: 30 seconds each, 15 seconds rest between drills. On the Move: down and back.
Stationary crossovers. Quick, low, and hard.
30 seconds on the right side, then 30 seconds on the left side.
Stationary behind the back.
Right hand only around the right leg for 30 seconds, then left hand only around the left leg for 30 seconds.
Z pattern between the legs, rapid motion, keep it low.
Stationary in-and-out dribble — fake the crossover, keep the ball in the same hand. 30 seconds right hand, then 30 seconds left hand.
On an angle — 1 or 2 dribbles out, then into the move. Down and back.
On an angle — 1 or 2 dribbles out, then into the move. Both hands. Down and back.
On an angle — 1 or 2 dribbles out, then into the move. Down and back.
On an angle — 1 or 2 dribbles out, then a hesitation: a quick hitch in your dribble and shoulders like you're stopping, then explode. Change of pace. Down and back.
On an angle — 1 or 2 dribbles out, then an in-and-out: fake the crossover, keep the ball in the same hand, and go. Both hands. Down and back.
3 hard dribbles up, 2 hard retreat dribbles backwards, make any single move — crossover, between the legs, behind the back, hesi, or in-and-out — then 3 hard dribbles up, 2 back. Half court or full court and back.
30 seconds waist high, then 30 seconds low at the ankles. Both balls, same rhythm.
Stationary two ball crossover.
Stationary two ball between the legs.
Stationary two ball behind the back.
Both balls at the same time. Keep it low.
Both balls on the side of both legs, side to side, ankle low to waist high.
Walking straight forward. Start at shoulder height and work down into low ankle ‘kill’ dribbles. Walk to half court or full court.
1 dribble out, then make the move. Both hands. Down and back to the other baseline or half court.
1 dribble out, then make the move. Both hands. Down and back to the other baseline or half court.
1 dribble out, then make the move. Both hands. Down and back to the other baseline or half court.
1 dribble out, then make the move. Down and back to the other baseline or half court.
Both hands. Same rhythm down, alternate rhythm back.
Stand Still: 30 seconds each, 15 seconds rest between drills. On the Move: down and back.
Alternate continuously.
Combo move, stay in place.
Combo move, stay in place.
Combo move, stay in place.
Combo move, stay in place.
Triple move, stay in place.
Running at an angle. Down and back.
On the move, at an angle. Down and back.
On the move, at an angle. Down and back.
On the move, at an angle. Down and back.
On the move, at an angle. Down and back.
Triple move on the move, at an angle. Down and back.
Switch hands with the crossover.
Combo move, stay in place.
Combo move, stay in place.
Combo move, stay in place.
Combo move, stay in place.
Triple move, stay in place.
Running at an angle. Down and back.
On the move, at an angle. Down and back.
On the move, at an angle. Down and back.
On the move, at an angle. Down and back.
On the move, at an angle. Down and back.
Triple move on the move, at an angle. Down and back.
Stand Still: 30 seconds each, 15 seconds rest between drills. On the Move: down and back. Pro challenge: use a heavy ball or heavy gloves, or have a partner call the move so you react.
Triple move, stay in place. Rapid tempo.
Triple move, stay in place. Rapid tempo.
Triple move, stay in place. Rapid tempo.
Triple move, stay in place. Rapid tempo.
Triple move, stay in place. Rapid tempo.
Mix it up — any triple moves you want, and mix in hesis and in-and-outs. Count how many clean triple moves you get in 30 seconds and beat it next time.
Triple move on the move, at an angle, full speed. Down and back.
Triple move on the move, at an angle, full speed. Down and back.
Triple move on the move, at an angle, full speed. Down and back.
Triple move on the move, at an angle, full speed. Down and back.
Triple move on the move, at an angle, full speed. Down and back.
3 hard dribbles up, 2 hard retreat dribbles backwards, triple move — mix it up, including hesis and in-and-outs — then attack again. Half court or full court and back.
Triple move, stay in place. Rapid tempo.
Triple move, stay in place. Rapid tempo.
Triple move, stay in place. Rapid tempo.
Triple move, stay in place. Rapid tempo.
Triple move, stay in place. Rapid tempo.
Mix it up — any triple moves you want, and mix in hesis and in-and-outs. Count how many clean triple moves you get in 30 seconds and beat it next time.
Triple move on the move, at an angle, full speed. Down and back.
Triple move on the move, at an angle, full speed. Down and back.
Triple move on the move, at an angle, full speed. Down and back.
Triple move on the move, at an angle, full speed. Down and back.
Triple move on the move, at an angle, full speed. Down and back.
3 hard dribbles up, 2 hard retreat dribbles backwards, triple move — mix it up, including hesis and in-and-outs — then attack again. Half court or full court and back.
Finishing at the basket — footwork, touch, and game-speed attacks.
Go 1 minute on any drill — time yourself and see how many you make — or go for 10–20 makes.
Right block, right hand bank shot. No dribble, no movement. Land on 2 feet, hit the square — maybe a little in front of the block. Stay close to rim. 10–20 makes.
Left block, left hand bank shot (if strong enough — use dominant hand if not). No dribble, no movement. Land on 2 feet, hit the square. Stay close to rim. 10–20 makes.
Sprinter stance: right foot on the block, left foot back. Step left and jump off the left foot (drive the right knee up). Hit the white square on the backboard. 10–20 makes.
Sprinter stance: left foot forward on the block, right foot back. Step right and jump off the right foot only (drive the left knee up). Hit the white square on the backboard. 10–20 makes.
Balance base, shoulder width apart. Step right, dribble right, jump off the left foot, shoot the layup. 10–20 makes.
Balance base, shoulder width apart. Step left, dribble left, step right, jump off the right foot. Shoot left or right hand if need be. 10–20 makes.
Three versions: (1) Regular Mikan — right side, left side. (2) Reverse Mikan — right reverse, left reverse. (3) No Backboard — same pattern no glass. Step left, shoot it right-handed. Step right, shoot it left-handed. Go back and forth in rhythm. 5–20 makes each variation.
Shoot right, rebound, one hard dribble both hands simultaneously. Hop left, land two feet, shoot lefty. Then reverse. Combines coordination with footwork. Works both directions. 5–20 makes each side.
Start on elbow, 1 dribble layup. Get the ball out of the net fast, dribble with your inside hand, touch the other elbow with your foot. Keep dribbling with that same hand — it's now your outside hand — and finish. Player choice: (1) Regular layup off 1 foot OR (2) Land and jump off 2 feet — right hand right side, left hand left side always OR (3) Inside hand finish off 1 foot. 30 sec to 2 min.
5 cones at the 5 three-point spots. Dribble to cone, 1 dribble layup, move to next cone. Go hard for 30 seconds, 2–4 rounds. Count how many layups you make in 30 seconds and try to beat it each round.
Chair or cone on the wing at the 3-point line, top of key, and other wing. 2 hard dribbles into a single move — hesitation, in and out, crossover, between the legs, behind the back, or spin — then 1 dribble layup. Make 10–20 layups at all 3 spots.
Triple threat at 5 spots around the court. Pick a move — shot fake, jab and go, hip-to-hip rocker step, or crossover step — into a 1 dribble layup. Make 10 layups at each spot and switch up the triple threat move at each one. 50 total.
Grab two balls. Catch the ball with your shooting hand, step, and hit a normal Mikan. All 3 ways: regular Mikan, reverse Mikan, no backboard — both sides. Add heavy balls for an extra challenge.
Start on elbow, 1 dribble layup. Get the ball out of the net fast, dribble to the other elbow, touch with foot. Start with regular X-Outs off 1 foot or 2 feet, then attack through the lane with every finish: baby hook, euro step, low and high pick up, pro hop, inside hand finish, shot fake finish. Alternate finishes each elbow. 30 sec to 2 min.
Start baseline, pound twice, chair/cone in middle paint. One hard dribble into a single or combo ball handling move, one dribble to top of key, jump stop, reverse/front pivot, 2 pounds, move and score. Switch up finishes: baby hook, euro step, low and high pick up, pro hop, inside hand finish, spin, shot fake finish. 6 trips both sides = 12 total.
2 chairs staggered: volleyball line and 3-point line. Start wings or top. Single or combo move at the first chair (double crossover, double between, between-crossover, between-behind back), single or combo move at the second chair, into a 1 dribble finish. Switch up finishes: baby hook, euro step, low and high pick up, pro hop, inside hand finish, spin, shot fake finish. 5–20 makes based on time.
Triple threat at 5 spots. Triple threat move into a 1 dribble single or combo move — crossover, between, behind, spin, hesitation, in and out — then a 1 dribble finish. Finishes: baby hook, euro step, low and high pick up, pro hop, inside hand finish, shot fake finish. 5 spots, different moves and finishes at each. Game speed decision making.
Off the bounce only — not out of triple threat. Start half court, 2 hard dribbles into the screen. Bring your defender below the screen and come off shoulder to shoulder. Chairs as screeners: (1) Wings — regular or step up ball screen on both wings (2) Middle — traditional or flat ball screen at the top. Read it 4 ways: use it, reject it, snake it (dribble at the screen like you're using it, then curl back the way you came instead of going through), or split it (attack the gap between the screener and your defender). Finishes: regular layup, baby hook, inside hand, same foot same hand, 2 feet, 2 feet shot fake step through, euro step, pro hop. Track makes.
Use 1 or 2 heavy balls. Catch the ball with your shooting hand, step, and hit a normal Mikan. All 3 ways: regular Mikan, reverse Mikan, no backboard — both sides.
Start baseline, pound twice, chair/cone in middle paint. One hard dribble into a triple move at the chair, one dribble to top of key, jump stop, reverse/front pivot, 2 pounds, move and score. Switch up all finishes: baby hook, euro step, low and high pick up, pro hop, inside hand finish, spin, shot fake finish. 5 spots — choose the spot you need to work on. 6 trips both sides = 12 total.
2 chairs staggered: volleyball line and 3-point line. Work the outer thirds and the middle. Triple move at the first chair, triple move at the second chair, into a 1 dribble finish. Switch up finishes: baby hook, euro step, low and high pick up, pro hop, inside hand finish, spin, shot fake finish. 5–20 makes based on time.
Triple threat at 5 spots. Not 1 triple threat move — 2: jab then shot fake and go, shot fake then jab and go, or shot fake into crossover step and go. Then 1 dribble to a chair or cone into a triple move and finish. Switch up finishes: baby hook, euro step, low and high pick up, pro hop, inside hand finish, shot fake finish. 5 spots, different moves and finishes at each.
Off the bounce only — not out of triple threat. Start half court, 2 hard dribbles into the screen. Bring your defender below the screen and come off shoulder to shoulder. Chairs as screeners: (1) Wings — regular or step up ball screen on both wings (2) Middle — traditional or flat ball screen at the top. Read it 4 ways: use it, reject it, snake it (dribble at the screen like you're using it, then curl back the way you came instead of going through), or split it (attack the gap between the screener and your defender). You can also twist it (screener spins 180° and re-sets the screen facing the other way). Also use the ball screen, then attack a chair into a combo or triple move and score it. Finishes: regular layup, baby hook, inside hand, same foot same hand, 2 feet, 2 feet shot fake step through, euro step, pro hop. Track makes.
Work both wings and the middle of the floor. Every screen — down screen (curl), flare, pin down, wide pin down, and staggers (curl, straight cut, or reject) — plus: (1) Floppy — start under the rim with a chair on each block. Pick a side, sprint off that screen, catch and attack the rim. (2) Elevator Screens — two chairs side by side about a step apart. Sprint through the gap, catch and attack. (3) Screen & Pop — set a screen on a chair, pop out, catch and attack. Combo or triple move before the finish — mix it up. Partner calls the read so you react. Finishes: baby hook, reverse on the other side of the rim, euro step, low and high pick up, pro hop, inside hand finish, shot fake finish.
Soft-touch finishing off the drive at every level.
If you have a passer, just shoot the floater and back up to the same spot. Stay at each spot until you make 5, 10, 15, or 20 — whichever you decide — then move spots. Or go 1 minute on any drill — time yourself and see how many you make in a minute. Dominant hand on every floater. 1 foot runner or 2 foot floater — you need both at different times, so practice both. Go for makes or time.
Sprinter stance, no dribble — right foot in front of left foot. Take one step with the left foot, jump, and shoot with your dominant hand. Make sure you're not shooting a layup — shoot from the block or a little behind it. Lefties flip the footwork.
Same as #1, just in the middle of the paint. Sprinter stance, no dribble — right foot in front of left foot. One step with the left foot, jump, and shoot with your dominant hand. Floater, not a layup. Lefties flip the footwork.
Sprinter stance, no dribble — right foot in front of left foot. Take one step with the left foot, jump, and shoot with your dominant hand — same footwork, still shooting right hand on this side. Lefties flip the footwork and shoot left hand. Make sure you're not shooting a layup — shoot from the block or a little behind it.
1 hard dribble into right-left footwork into a floater. 3 spots: (1) above the right block at 10 feet (2) middle, right inside the foul line (3) left block.
5 spots at 8–10 feet: baseline, wing, middle, wing, baseline. 2 pound dribbles into right-left footwork if you're a righty, left-right if you're a lefty, into a floater. Shoot with your dominant hand.
Place cone at elbow/wing/baseline. Dribble around cone, one dribble, shoot a 1 foot runner or 2 foot floater. Move cone around court. Adds dribbling pattern and change of direction. All floaters with your dominant hand. 30 seconds — go right hand dribble and left hand dribble.
Dominant hand on every floater. 1 foot runner or 2 foot floater — you need both at different times, so practice both. Go for makes or time.
1 hard dribble into right-left footwork into a floater. 3 spots: (1) above the right block at 10 feet (2) middle, right inside the foul line (3) left block. 1 foot runner or 2 foot floater.
5 spots on the floor. Speed dribble around the cone, one dribble, and shoot a 1 foot runner or 2 foot floater. Shoot with your dominant hand. Move the cone to each spot.
Chair or cone on the wing at the 3-point line, top of key, and other wing. 2 hard dribbles into a single move — hesitation, in and out, crossover, between the legs, behind the back, or spin — then a 1 dribble 1 foot runner or 2 foot floater. Make 10–20 floaters at all 3 spots.
Triple threat at 5 spots. Make 1 triple threat move — shot fake, jab and go, hip-to-hip rocker step, or crossover step — into a floater.
Spin the ball out 15–20 feet from the basket. Land on two feet. Pivot: inside pivot, outside pivot, strong side pivot over the strong side shoulder, or weak side pivot over the weak side shoulder. Rip and go into a 1 dribble floater.
Work both wings and the middle of the floor — 3 areas, both sides. (1) Down Screen — cone above the block. Curl it, catch, and attack with a 1 dribble floater. (2) Flare Screen — start at the slot, cone on the wing. Sprint off the flare, catch, and attack with a 1 dribble floater. (3) Pin Down Reads — chair or cone just above the block. Set up your cut first — walk your defender toward the basket — then come off 3 ways: curl, straight cut, or fade, and attack into a floater. Inside foot plants first, hands ready before the catch. Walk the cut first, then go game speed. 1 foot runners or 2 foot floaters. Go 1 minute working on 1 screen, or go for makes.
Dominant hand on every floater. 1 foot runner or 2 foot floater — you need both at different times, so practice both. Go for makes or time.
Just getting reps in. 3 spots: above the right block, middle of the paint right inside the foul line, and above the left block. 2 hard pound dribbles into a floater. Make 10 or 20, or go 1 minute straight. 1 foot runners or 2 foot floaters.
Take 2 dribbles out to the 3-point line and land on two feet. Pivot: inside pivot, outside pivot, strong side pivot over the strong side shoulder, or weak side pivot over the weak side shoulder. Every pivot goes into a 1 dribble single move, then the floater.
2 chairs staggered: volleyball line and 3-point line. Start wings or top. Single or combo move at the first chair (double crossover, double between, between-crossover, between-behind back), single or combo move at the second chair, into a 1 dribble 1 foot runner or 2 foot floater. 5–20 makes based on time.
Triple threat at 5 spots. Make a triple threat move, then attack a chair with a single or combo move — crossover, between, behind, spin, hesitation, in and out — into a 1 foot runner or 2 foot floater. 5 spots, different moves at each. Game speed decision making.
Off the bounce only — not out of triple threat. Start half court, 2 hard dribbles into the screen. Bring your defender below the screen and come off shoulder to shoulder. Chairs as screeners: (1) Wings — regular or step up ball screen on both wings (2) Middle — traditional or flat ball screen at the top. Read it 4 ways: use it, reject it, snake it (dribble at the screen like you're using it, then curl back the way you came instead of going through), or split it (attack the gap between the screener and your defender). Finish with a 1 foot runner or 2 foot floater. Track makes.
More space, more screens. Work both wings and the middle of the floor. (1) Pin Down — curl, straight cut, or fade into a floater. (2) Wide Pin Down — same as the pin down, but the chair or cone is set wider on the floor, out toward the wing. Catch and attack into a floater. (3) Stagger Screens — two chairs in a row. Come off 3 ways: curl, straight cut, or reject, then attack into a floater. (4) Back to Back — come off a pin down, right into a flare, then attack into a floater. Single or combo move before the floater. 1 foot runners or 2 foot floaters. Go 1 minute working on 1 screen, or go for makes.
Dominant hand on every floater — Pros can use the off hand if they'd like, but the dominant hand is encouraged. 1 foot runner or 2 foot floater — you need both at different times, so practice both. Go for makes or time.
3 spots: above the right block, middle of the paint right inside the foul line, and above the left block. 2 hard pound dribbles into a euro step, then the floater. Go both directions. Make 10 or 20, or go 1 minute straight.
Take 2 dribbles out to the 3-point line and land on two feet. Pivot: inside pivot, outside pivot, strong side pivot over the strong side shoulder, or weak side pivot over the weak side shoulder. Every pivot goes into a 1 dribble single move, then the floater. 1 foot runner or 2 foot floater.
2 chairs staggered: volleyball line and 3-point line. Start wings or top. Single or combo move at the first chair (double crossover, double between, between-crossover, between-behind back), single or combo move at the second chair, into a 1 dribble floater. 1 foot runner or 2 foot floater. 5–20 makes based on time.
Triple threat at 5 spots. Make a triple threat move, then attack a chair with a single or combo move — crossover, between, behind, spin, hesitation, in and out — into a floater. 1 foot runner or 2 foot floater. 5 spots, different moves at each. Game speed decision making.
Off the bounce only — not out of triple threat. Start half court, 2 hard dribbles into the screen. Bring your defender below the screen and come off shoulder to shoulder. Chairs as screeners: (1) Wings — regular or step up ball screen on both wings (2) Middle — traditional or flat ball screen at the top. Read it 4 ways: use it, reject it, snake it (dribble at the screen like you're using it, then curl back the way you came instead of going through), or split it (attack the gap between the screener and your defender). Finish with a 1 foot runner or 2 foot floater. Track makes.
Every screen from Advanced — pin down, wide pin down, flare, and staggers (curl, straight cut, or reject) — plus: (1) Floppy — start under the rim with a chair on each block. Pick a side, sprint off that screen, catch and attack into a floater. (2) Elevator Screens — two chairs side by side about a step apart. Sprint through the gap, catch and attack into a floater. (3) Screen & Pop — set a screen on a chair, pop out, catch and attack into a floater. Combo or triple move before the floater — mix it up. Partner calls the read so you react. 1 foot runner or 2 foot floater.
Form shooting, spot shooting, and timed shooting at every level.
Very in close, right next to the hoop. 3 spots: baseline, middle, other baseline. Make 5 at each of the 3 spots. One hand only. BEEF: Balance, Eyes, Elbow, Follow Through. Feet shoulder-width apart, toes pointed to 11 o'clock, which naturally drops the elbow under the ball. Elbow directly under the ball, hand flat, ball on fingertips. Bring it up to your right shoulder. Eyes on the rim. Push straight up through your legs. Do not fade or lean. Follow through with full extension of the elbow, like you're putting your hand in the basket, and hold it. Distance doesn't matter — form is the most important part. Once your form is locked in, the ball can only miss long or short.
5–7 spots, in tight at 6–8 feet. Make 5 at each spot. Proper footwork: left-right if you're a righty, right-left if you're a lefty, or on the hop. On the hop: ball in the air, feet in the air — land on 2 feet at the same time, right foot slightly in front of the left if you're a righty (left slightly in front if you're a lefty), toes pointed to 11 o'clock. Rise up on your toes. Don't jump.
5–7 spots, mid-range at 15 feet, or 3s if you're strong enough. Pick your number: make 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 50, 75, or 100. Shoot as many shots as it takes until you make the number you picked.
5–7 spots, mid-range at 15 feet, or 3s if you're strong enough. Pick your number of shots (5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 50, 75, or 100) and see how many you make.
5–7 spots, mid-range or 3s. How many can you make in a row before you miss?
5–7 spots, 1 minute a spot. Proper footwork: left-right if you're a righty, right-left if you're a lefty, or on the hop. How many can you make in a minute? Rule of thumb: make 10 in a minute.
Very in close, right next to the hoop. 3 spots: baseline, middle, other baseline. Make 5 at each of the 3 spots. One hand only. BEEF: Balance, Eyes, Elbow, Follow Through. Feet shoulder-width apart, toes pointed to 11 o'clock, which naturally drops the elbow under the ball. Elbow directly under the ball, hand flat, ball on fingertips. Bring it up to your right shoulder. Eyes on the rim. Push straight up through your legs. Do not fade or lean. Follow through high and hold it.
5–7 spots, in tight at 6–8 feet. Make 5 at each spot. Proper footwork: left-right if you're a righty, right-left if you're a lefty, or on the hop. On the hop: ball in the air, feet in the air — land on 2 feet at the same time, right foot slightly in front of the left if you're a righty (left slightly in front if you're a lefty), toes pointed to 11 o'clock. Rise up on your toes. Don't jump.
5–7 spots, mid-range at 15 feet, or 3s if you're strong enough. Pick your number: make 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 50, 75, or 100. Shoot as many shots as it takes until you make the number you picked.
5–7 spots, mid-range at 15 feet, or 3s if you're strong enough. Pick your number of shots (5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 50, 75, or 100) and see how many you make.
5–7 spots, mid-range or 3s. How many can you make in a row before you miss?
5–7 spots, 2s or 3s. Go 1, 2, or 3 minutes a spot and count how many you make. Rule of thumb: make 10 in 1 minute, 20 in 2 minutes, or 30 in 3 minutes.
Very in close, right next to the hoop. 3 spots: baseline, middle, other baseline. Make 5 at each of the 3 spots. One hand only. BEEF: Balance, Eyes, Elbow, Follow Through. Feet shoulder-width apart, toes pointed to 11 o'clock, which naturally drops the elbow under the ball. Elbow directly under the ball, hand flat, ball on fingertips. Bring it up to your right shoulder. Eyes on the rim. Push straight up through your legs. Do not fade or lean. Follow through high and hold it.
5–7 spots, in tight at 6–8 feet. Make 5 in a row at each spot. Proper footwork: left-right if you're a righty, right-left if you're a lefty, or on the hop. Rise up on your toes. Don't jump.
5–7 spots, mid-range at 15 feet, 3s, or NBA 3s. Pick your number: make 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 50, 75, or 100. Shoot as many shots as it takes until you make the number you picked.
5–7 spots, mid-range at 15 feet, 3s, or NBA 3s. Pick your number of shots (5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 50, 75, or 100) and see how many you make.
5–7 spots, mid-range, 3s, or NBA 3s. How many can you make in a row before you miss?
5–7 spots, mid-range out to NBA range. Pick a spot and shoot for time — 1, 2, 3, or 4 minutes straight. Proper footwork every rep: left-right if you're a righty, right-left if you're a lefty, or on the hop. Track makes and misses. Rule of thumb: make 10 in 1 minute, 20 in 2 minutes, 30 in 3 minutes, or 40 in 4 minutes.
Very in close, right next to the hoop. 3 spots: baseline, middle, other baseline. Make 5 at each of the 3 spots. One hand only. BEEF: Balance, Eyes, Elbow, Follow Through. Feet shoulder-width apart, toes pointed to 11 o'clock, which naturally drops the elbow under the ball. Elbow directly under the ball, hand flat, ball on fingertips. Bring it up to your right shoulder. Eyes on the rim. Push straight up through your legs. Do not fade or lean. Follow through high and hold it.
5–7 spots, in tight at 6–8 feet. Make 5 in a row at each spot. Proper footwork: left-right if you're a righty, right-left if you're a lefty, or on the hop. Rise up on your toes. Don't jump.
5–7 spots, mid-range at 15 feet, 3s, or NBA 3s. Pick your number: make 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 50, 75, or 100. Shoot as many shots as it takes until you make the number you picked.
5–7 spots, mid-range at 15 feet, 3s, or NBA 3s. Pick your number of shots (5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 50, 75, or 100) and see how many you make.
5–7 spots, mid-range, 3s, or NBA 3s. How many can you make in a row before you miss?
5–7 spots, mid-range out to NBA range. Pick a spot and shoot for time — 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 minutes straight. Proper footwork every rep: left-right if you're a righty, right-left if you're a lefty, or on the hop. Track makes and misses. Rule of thumb: make 10 in 1 minute, 20 in 2 minutes, 30 in 3 minutes, 40 in 4 minutes, or 50 in 5 minutes.
Catch-and-shoot, screens, and transition shooting at every level.
Spin the ball out with backspin. No passer? Spin the ball out and run through it, or put the ball on a chair and snatch it.
No partner needed. Start in the corner. Spin the ball out with backspin toward the wing like a teammate's pass, sprint and chase it down, then catch with a jump stop or a 1,2 step — swivel hips, plant inside foot, feet squared to the rim — and shoot. Rebound, spin the ball out with backspin toward the next spot (top of key, other wing, other corner) and relocate again. Stay low while you move, show your hands early, and go straight up and down on the shot. Go in close, mid-range, 3s, or NBA 3s. Go for 1 minute or go for makes.
Work with a passer — no passer, spin the ball out and run through it, or snatch it off a chair. (1) Sprint Away — start at the elbow, sprint away from the passer to the corner, swivel hips, plant inside foot, catch and shoot. (2) Sprint Back — sprint back toward the passer to the elbow, swivel hips, plant inside foot, catch and shoot. Keep going back and forth. Work both sides — right elbow to right corner, then left elbow to left corner. Go 1 minute a spot. Track makes out of shots.
Touch halfcourt with your foot, turn and sprint into your designated spot — foul line, elbow, wing, or baseline corner. Catch the pass in stride (no passer — put the ball on a chair at the spot and snatch it), plant inside foot, and shoot immediately — 2s or 3s. As soon as you shoot, turn and sprint back to halfcourt, touch it with your foot, turn and sprint back into the same spot and go again. Keep going — halfcourt and back, every rep. Stay at one spot until you hit your number, then move to the next.
(1) V-Cut — start on the wing, walk your defender toward the basket, plant your outside foot, and pop back out to the wing. Catch and shoot. (2) L-Cut — start on the block, walk up the lane line to the elbow, then cut flat out to the wing. Catch and shoot. Hands ready as you pop out, square up on the catch. Work both sides. Mid-range and 3s. Make 5–10 each way.
Place 2 cones. 3 areas to set them: right wing, middle, left wing. Start in close. Sprint under and around the first cone, come into the middle, catch and shoot — plant inside foot first, hands up as the target before the catch. Sprint down and around the other cone, come back into the middle, catch and shoot again. Inside foot plants first on both sides. Figure 8 pattern. Start in tight (6–10 feet), then progress out to mid-range and 3-point range. You can also reverse it — run through the middle and keep the same footwork. Go for 1 minute or make a certain number.
One screen, one read. Work both wings and the middle of the floor — 3 areas, both sides. (1) Down Screen — cone above the block. Start on one side, run to the other in a 1,2 step, curl it, swivel the hips, plant, be balanced and square to the basket, and shoot immediately. (2) Flare Screen — start at the slot, cone on the wing. Sprint off the flare, catch in stride and shoot immediately. Inside foot plants first, hands ready before the catch. Walk the cut first, then go game speed. Start the cone in close at 12 feet and work out to mid-range. Go 1 minute working on 1 screen, or go for makes.
Shoot every drill in tight, mid-range, or 3s.
Spin the ball out with backspin. No passer? Spin the ball out and run through it, or put the ball on a chair and snatch it.
No partner needed. Start in the corner. Spin the ball out with backspin toward the wing like a teammate's pass, sprint and chase it down, then catch with a jump stop or a 1,2 step — swivel hips, plant inside foot, feet squared to the rim — and shoot. Rebound, spin the ball out with backspin toward the next spot (top of key, other wing, other corner) and relocate again. Stay low while you move, show your hands early, and go straight up and down on the shot. Go in close, mid-range, 3s, or NBA 3s. Go for 1 minute or go for makes.
Work with a passer — no passer, spin the ball out and run through it, or snatch it off a chair. (1) Sprint Away — start at the elbow, sprint away from the passer to the corner, swivel hips, plant inside foot, catch and shoot. (2) Sprint Back — sprint back toward the passer to the elbow, swivel hips, plant inside foot, catch and shoot. Keep going back and forth. Work both sides — right elbow to right corner, then left elbow to left corner. Go 1 minute a spot. Track makes out of shots.
Touch halfcourt with your foot, turn and sprint into your designated spot — foul line, elbow, wing, or baseline corner. Catch the pass in stride (no passer — put the ball on a chair at the spot and snatch it), plant inside foot, and shoot immediately — 2s or 3s. As soon as you shoot, turn and sprint back to halfcourt, touch it with your foot, turn and sprint back into the same spot and go again. Keep going — halfcourt and back, every rep. Stay at one spot until you hit your number, then move to the next.
(1) V-Cut — start on the wing, walk your defender toward the basket, plant your outside foot, and pop back out to the wing. Catch and shoot. (2) L-Cut — start on the block, walk up the lane line to the elbow, then cut flat out to the wing. Catch and shoot. Hands ready as you pop out, square up on the catch. Work both sides. Mid-range and 3s. Make 5–10 each way.
Chair at the elbow. Start on the block, sprint straight up the lane line past the chair to the top of the key, catch and shoot. Hands ready as you come off the chair, square up on the catch. Work both sides. In tight, mid-range, or 3s. Go for 1 minute or go for makes.
Same screens, now add reads. Work both wings and the middle of the floor — 3 areas, both sides. (1) Down Screen & Pin Down — chair or cone just above the block and below the logo, 6–10 feet from the basket. Set up your cut first — walk your defender toward the basket — then come off 3 ways: curl, straight cut, or fade. (2) Flare Screen — start at the slot, cone on the wing. Sprint off the flare, catch in stride and shoot immediately. Inside foot plants first, square up on the catch. Mid-range and 3s. Go 1 minute working on 1 screen, or go for makes.
Shoot every drill in tight, mid-range, 3s, or NBA 3s. Every drill can progress out to NBA range.
Spin the ball out with backspin. No passer? Spin the ball out and run through it, or put the ball on a chair and snatch it.
No partner needed. Start in the corner. Spin the ball out with backspin toward the wing like a teammate's pass, sprint and chase it down, then catch with a jump stop or a 1,2 step — swivel hips, plant inside foot, feet squared to the rim — and shoot. Rebound, spin the ball out with backspin toward the next spot (top of key, other wing, other corner) and relocate again. Stay low while you move, show your hands early, and go straight up and down on the shot. Go in close, mid-range, 3s, or NBA 3s. Go for 1 minute or go for makes.
Work with a passer — no passer, spin the ball out and run through it, or snatch it off a chair. (1) Sprint Away — start at the elbow, sprint away from the passer to the corner, swivel hips, plant inside foot, catch and shoot. (2) Sprint Back — sprint back toward the passer to the elbow, swivel hips, plant inside foot, catch and shoot. Keep going back and forth. Work both sides — right elbow to right corner, then left elbow to left corner. Go 1 minute a spot. Track makes out of shots.
Touch halfcourt with your foot, turn and sprint into your designated spot — foul line, elbow, wing, or baseline corner. Catch the pass in stride (no passer — put the ball on a chair at the spot and snatch it), plant inside foot, and shoot immediately — 2s or 3s. As soon as you shoot, turn and sprint back to halfcourt, touch it with your foot, turn and sprint back into the same spot and go again. Keep going — halfcourt and back, every rep. Stay at one spot until you hit your number, then move to the next.
Go 7 in a row — one make at each spot. Start in the corner and make it. Sprint along the 3-point line to the other corner and make it. Sprint back to the first wing and make it, then back across to the other wing and make it. Then the slot, sprint to the other slot, and finish at the top of the key. Miss and you start over — if you miss at the 3rd spot, go back to the first corner. Get all 7 in a row in 3 minutes or less.
6 spots — a chair at the baseline, the wing, and the elbow on both sides. Start on the block, sprint past the chair, catch and shoot. At the elbows, sprint straight up the lane line past the chair to the top of the key. Hands ready as you come off the chair, square up on the catch. Work all 6 spots. In tight, mid-range, 3s, or NBA 3s. Go for 1 minute or go for makes.
More space, more screens. Work both wings and the middle of the floor. (1) Pin Down — curl, straight cut, or fade. (2) Wide Pin Down — same as the pin down, but the chair or cone is set wider on the floor, out toward the wing, so you have more room coming off it. (3) Stagger Screens — two chairs in a row. Come off 3 ways: curl, straight cut, or reject (go away from the screens). (4) Back to Back — come off a pin down, then right into a flare. Set up every cut, square up on the catch. 3s and NBA 3s. Go 1 minute working on 1 screen, or go for makes.
Shoot every drill in tight, mid-range, 3s, or NBA 3s. Every drill can progress out to NBA range. Pro challenge: can you make 5 or 10 in a row?
Spin the ball out with backspin. No passer? Spin the ball out and run through it, or put the ball on a chair and snatch it.
No partner needed. Start in the corner. Spin the ball out with backspin toward the wing like a teammate's pass, sprint and chase it down, then catch with a jump stop or a 1,2 step — swivel hips, plant inside foot, feet squared to the rim — and shoot. Rebound, spin the ball out with backspin toward the next spot (top of key, other wing, other corner) and relocate again. Stay low while you move, show your hands early, and go straight up and down on the shot. Go in close, mid-range, 3s, or NBA 3s. Go for 1 minute or go for makes.
Work with a passer — no passer, spin the ball out and run through it, or snatch it off a chair. (1) Sprint Away — start at the elbow, sprint away from the passer to the corner, swivel hips, plant inside foot, catch and shoot. (2) Sprint Back — sprint back toward the passer to the elbow, swivel hips, plant inside foot, catch and shoot. Keep going back and forth. Work both sides — right elbow to right corner, then left elbow to left corner. Go 1 minute a spot. Track makes out of shots.
Touch halfcourt with your foot, turn and sprint into your designated spot. 5 spots: right corner, right wing, top of key, left wing, left corner. Catch the pass in stride (no passer — put the ball on a chair at the spot and snatch it), plant inside foot, and shoot immediately — 2s and 3s. As soon as you shoot, turn and sprint back to halfcourt, touch it with your foot, turn and sprint back into the same spot and go again. Keep going — halfcourt and back, every rep. Go for 1, 2, or 3 minutes straight, or pick a certain number of makes.
Go 7 in a row — one make at each spot. Start in the corner and make it. Sprint along the 3-point line to the other corner and make it. Sprint back to the first wing and make it, then back across to the other wing and make it. Then the slot, sprint to the other slot, and finish at the top of the key. Miss and you start over — if you miss at the 3rd spot, go back to the first corner. Get all 7 in a row in 3 minutes or less. Pro challenge: add a shot fake before every shot.
6 spots — a chair at the baseline, the wing, and the elbow on both sides. Start on the block, sprint past the chair, catch and shoot. At the elbows, sprint straight up the lane line past the chair to the top of the key. Hands ready as you come off the chair, square up on the catch. Work all 6 spots. In tight, mid-range, 3s, or NBA 3s. Go for 1 minute or go for makes.
Every screen from Advanced — pin down, wide pin down, flare, and staggers (curl, straight cut, or reject) — plus: (1) Floppy — start under the rim with a chair on each block. Pick a side, sprint off that screen to the wing or corner, catch and shoot. (2) Elevator Screens — two chairs side by side about a step apart. Sprint through the gap, catch and shoot. (3) Screen & Pop — set a screen on a chair, then pop out to the 3 for the catch. Partner calls the read so you react instead of knowing ahead of time. NBA 3s. Make 5 or 10 in a row.
Pull-ups, transition shooting, and ball screen scoring at every level.
Start in close — 5 spots. Left hand: 1 pound dribble with the left hand, step right foot then left foot, plant and shoot. Make 5 or 10 a spot. Right hand: 1 pound dribble with the right hand, step left foot then right foot, plant and shoot. Make 5 or 10 a spot. Last dribble is a hard pound dribble — 1 dribble only. Can shoot mid-range and 3s.
Can be done solo. Start in the right corner. Outside hand, 2 hard dribbles to the right elbow — shoot. Make 5 or 10, get your own rebound, move to the next spot. Go all the way around: (1) Right corner → right elbow. (2) Right sideline → right elbow. (3) Halfcourt → foul line left hand. (4) Halfcourt → foul line right hand. (5) Left sideline → left elbow. (6) Left corner → left elbow. Always outside hand. 2 hard dribbles only. Pick a number — make 5 or 10 at each spot.
Place 1 cone or chair at any of the 5–7 spots on the floor. Speed dribble out and around the cone, plant inside foot, and pull up for a jumper immediately. Go left hand and right hand. Start in close at 8–10 feet and work your way out to mid-range, 3-point line, and NBA 3 over time. 30 seconds, 1 minute, make 10, or Out of 10. Move the cone to a new spot each set. Track makes per hand per spot.
Start with a live dribble outside the 3-point line, either hand. 2 pounds, then 1 hard dribble pull-up. Go both ways. 5 spots around the 3-point line: right corner, right wing, top of key, left wing, left corner. Last dribble is a hard pound dribble. Go for makes — 10 a spot, 5 makes each hand.
Start at halfcourt. 3 spots: right outer third, middle, left outer third. Right outer third: 2 hard dribbles with the outside hand, pull up. If you have a rebounder, they pass it back to you at halfcourt and you go again. Move to the middle once complete. Middle: 2 hard dribbles right hand to the foul line, then left hand 2 hard dribbles to the foul line. Then the left outer third: 2 hard dribbles with the outside hand, pull up. Go back and forth between the 1,2 step and the hop every rep so you work both stops. Mid-range or 3s off 2 hard dribbles. Make 5, 10, 15, or 20, or go for time — 1 minute.
Start at halfcourt — right outer third, middle, or left outer third. Attack the cone or chair at the wing on the 3-point line, the top of the key, or the other wing. Make a single move — hesitation, in-and-out, crossover, between the legs, or behind the back — into a 1 dribble pull-up.
Same setup as Beginner — 5 spots, left and right hand. 1 pound into a crossover, shoot. 1 pound into a between the legs, shoot. 1 pound into a behind the back, shoot. Last dribble is a hard pound dribble. Go both directions. Add hesi pull-ups: 1 pound, hesitate with a quick shoulder bounce like you're pulling up, then rise into the shot. Make 5 or 10 a spot.
Can be done solo. Start in the right corner. Outside hand, 2 hard dribbles to the right elbow — shoot. Make 5 or 10, get your own rebound, move to the next spot. Go all the way around: (1) Right corner → right elbow. (2) Right sideline → right elbow. (3) Halfcourt → foul line left hand. (4) Halfcourt → foul line right hand. (5) Left sideline → left elbow. (6) Left corner → left elbow. Always outside hand. 2 hard dribbles only. Make 5–10 a spot. 2s, 3s, or NBA 3s.
Start with a live dribble outside the 3-point line, either hand. Single move (crossover, between the legs, behind the back, hesi, or in-and-out) into a 1 dribble pull-up. Go both directions. You can also mix in a combo move (double crossover, double between the legs, or double behind the back). 5 spots around the 3-point line: right corner, right wing, top of key, left wing, left corner. Last dribble is a hard pound dribble. Go for makes — 10 a spot, 5 makes each direction.
Start at halfcourt. 3 spots: right outer third, middle, left outer third. Right outer third: 2 hard dribbles with the outside hand, pull up. If you have a rebounder, they pass it back to you at halfcourt and you go again. Move to the middle once complete. Middle: 2 hard dribbles right hand to the foul line, then left hand 2 hard dribbles to the foul line. Then the left outer third: 2 hard dribbles with the outside hand, pull up. Go back and forth between the 1,2 step and the hop every rep so you work both stops. Mid-range or 3s off 2 hard dribbles. Make 5–10 with each hand, or go for 1 minute.
Same setup as Attack the 2 Chairs in Layups — 2 cones staggered: one at the volleyball line, one at the 3-point line. Instead of layups, shoot pull-ups and jumpers off the bounce. Single move at each cone.
Off the bounce only — not out of triple threat. Start at half court, 2 hard dribbles into the screen. Bring your defender below the screen and come off shoulder to shoulder. Chair or cone as the screener on the wing, the top of the key, and the other wing — regular ball screens. Read it 5 ways: use it into a 1 dribble pull-up, reject it and pull up going the other way, snake it (dribble at the screen like you're using it, then curl back the way you came instead of going through), split it (attack the gap between the screener and your defender), or skid the curb — if the defender goes under, pop back behind the screen and shoot it. Add a single move off the screen — hesi, crossover, or in-and-out — into the pull-up. Last dribble is a hard pound dribble. Mid-range and 3s. Make 5–10 per spot.
Same setup as Beginner — 5 spots, left and right hand. 1 pound into a combo move — double crossover, double between the legs, double behind the back, or mix it up — and shoot. Last dribble is a hard pound dribble. Go both directions. Make 5 or 10 in a row a spot.
Can be done solo. Start in the right corner. Outside hand, 2 hard dribbles to the right elbow — shoot. Make 5 or 10, get your own rebound, move to the next spot. Go all the way around: (1) Right corner → right elbow. (2) Right sideline → right elbow. (3) Halfcourt → foul line left hand. (4) Halfcourt → foul line right hand. (5) Left sideline → left elbow. (6) Left corner → left elbow. Always outside hand. 2 hard dribbles only. Add the 2 dribble shot fake shot: same action — 2 hard dribbles to the elbow, same footwork — then shot fake, keep your feet down, don't travel, and shoot it. 2s, 3s, or NBA 3s. Make 5–10 a spot.
Start at halfcourt. 5 spots: right corner, right outer third, middle, left outer third, left corner. Right outer third: 2 hard dribbles with the outside hand, pull up. If you have a rebounder, they pass it back to you at halfcourt and you go again. Move to the middle once complete. Middle: 2 hard dribbles right hand to the foul line, then left hand 2 hard dribbles to the foul line. Then the left outer third: 2 hard dribbles with the outside hand, pull up. Corners: dribble from halfcourt to the corner and shoot it — more than 2 dribbles but no more than 4. Wings and top of key: 2 hard pounds. Off the 2 hard dribbles, add a hesitation or an in-and-out into the shot. Mid-range, 3s, and NBA 3s. Make 5–10 with each hand, or go for 1 minute.
Start with a live dribble outside the 3-point line, either hand. Combo move (double crossover, double between the legs, or double behind the back) into a 1 dribble pull-up or a step back. Go both directions. 5 spots around the 3-point line: right corner, right wing, top of key, left wing, left corner. Last dribble is a hard pound dribble. Mid-range, 3s, and NBA 3s. Go for makes — 10 a spot, 5 makes each direction.
Same setup as Attack the 2 Chairs in Layups — 2 cones staggered: one at the volleyball line, one at the 3-point line. Instead of layups, shoot pull-ups and jumpers off the bounce. Triple move at each cone — triple crossover, triple scissors between the legs, triple behind the back, or mix it up. Mid-range, 3s, and NBA 3s.
Off the bounce only — not out of triple threat. Start at half court or the volleyball line (halfway between the 3-point line and half court), 2 hard dribbles into the screen. Bring your defender below the screen and come off shoulder to shoulder. Regular or flat ball screens on the wing, the top of the key, and the other wing. Read it 5 ways: use it, reject it, snake it (dribble at the screen like you're using it, then curl back the way you came instead of going through), split it (attack the gap between the screener and your defender), or skid the curb — if the defender goes under, pop back behind the screen and shoot it. Off the screen, go into 1 dribble single or combo move pull-ups. Add step backs off the screen. Last dribble is a hard pound dribble. Mid-range, 3s, and NBA 3s. Track makes.
Same setup as Beginner — 5 spots, left and right hand. 1 pound into a triple move — 3 moves in a row (triple crossover, triple between the legs, triple behind the back, or mix it up) — and shoot. Last dribble is a hard pound dribble. Go both directions. Make 5 or 10 in a row a spot.
Can be done solo. Start in the right corner. Outside hand, 2 hard dribbles to the right elbow — shoot. Make 5 or 10, get your own rebound, move to the next spot. Go all the way around: (1) Right corner → right elbow. (2) Right sideline → right elbow. (3) Halfcourt → foul line left hand. (4) Halfcourt → foul line right hand. (5) Left sideline → left elbow. (6) Left corner → left elbow. Always outside hand. 2 hard dribbles only. Add the 2 dribble shot fake shot: same action — 2 hard dribbles to the elbow, same footwork — then shot fake, keep your feet down, don't travel, and shoot it. 2s, 3s, or NBA 3s. Make 5–10 a spot, or make 5 in a row at each spot.
Start at halfcourt. 5 spots: right corner, right outer third, middle, left outer third, left corner. Right outer third: 2 hard dribbles with the outside hand, pull up. If you have a rebounder, they pass it back to you at halfcourt and you go again. Move to the middle once complete. Middle: 2 hard dribbles right hand to the foul line, then left hand 2 hard dribbles to the foul line. Then the left outer third: 2 hard dribbles with the outside hand, pull up. Corners: dribble from halfcourt to the corner and shoot it — more than 2 dribbles but no more than 4. Wings and top of key: 2 hard pounds. Off the 2 hard dribbles, add a hesitation or an in-and-out into the shot. Mid-range, 3s, and NBA 3s. Make 5–10 with each hand, or go for 1 minute.
Start with a live dribble outside the 3-point line, either hand. Triple move (triple crossover, triple between the legs, triple behind the back, or mix it up) into 1 dribble pull-ups, step backs, and side steps. Go both directions. 5 spots around the 3-point line: right corner, right wing, top of key, left wing, left corner. Last dribble is a hard pound dribble. Mid-range, 3s, and NBA 3s. Go for makes — 10 a spot, 5 makes each direction.
Same setup as Attack the 2 Chairs in Layups — 2 cones staggered: one at the volleyball line, one at the 3-point line. Instead of layups, shoot pull-ups and jumpers off the bounce. Triple move at each cone — triple crossover, triple scissors between the legs, triple behind the back, or mix it up. Mid-range, 3s, and NBA 3s.
Everything from Advanced — regular and flat ball screens, all 5 reads (use it, reject it, snake it (dribble at the screen like you're using it, then curl back the way you came instead of going through), split it — attack the gap between the screener and your defender — or skid the curb — pop back and shoot it if the defender goes under) — plus: step up ball screens on the wings and twist it (screener spins 180° and re-sets the screen facing the other way). Start at half court or the volleyball line, 2 hard dribbles into the screen. Bring your defender below the screen and come off shoulder to shoulder. Off the screen, go into 1 dribble triple move pull-ups (mix it up), step backs, and side steps. Also use the ball screen, then attack a chair into a combo or triple move pull-up — mix it up. Partner calls the read so you react. Last dribble is a hard pound dribble. NBA 3s. Make 5 in a row at each spot.
The same free throw drills for every level — routine and repetition.
Pick your number — make 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, or 100. Shoot until you hit it. Track every make and miss.
How many can you make in a row without missing? One miss ends it. Track your longest streak — that's your lifetime record to beat.
Pick a number of shots — 10, 25, 50, 75, or 100 — and see how many you make. Example: 75 out of 100.