Then a couple weeks later they look in the mirror and realize they are still overweight so they "diet" for another day. Sounds ridiculous, doesn't it? To shoot the ball consistently well you have to develop the proper mechanics and muscle memory and the best way to do that is to shoot almost every day!
At very least, you should practice twice a week. Roughly 2 days a week of practice each week will allow you to see some improvements next season. You also need consistent shot mechanics to make improvements. Mechanics need to be the same consistent! For example, when practicing your dribbling, if you're not making some mistakes and losing the ball, then you're not getting out of your comfort zone.
The only way to learn a new skill is to get out of your comfort zone and be willing to make mistakes. This is particularly true when it comes to shooting. When you do shoot the ball, be sure you shoot the same way each time. If you are changing your technique during the workout or just because you missed a few shots, you are not getting better.
You need to practice the same technique over and over -- every week, month, and year. Check out our skills pages to learn more about developing your fundamental skills. Here are a few ballhandling and footwork workouts that you can do anywhere you just need a few feet of space. You can do the workouts at home, in your basement, in the garage, or at the gym too. Ball Handling Workout For Beginners. The following workouts are for guards and post players. REB 5. AST 3. Jayson Tatum.
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Open Basketball Championships Youth Development. Announcing the U. Open Basketball Championships. Watch Video. Bleacher Dribbling: Part 2. Youth Development. Quickly rebound the basketball and then make a layup on the left side of the basket with your left hand, jumping off your right foot again, inside foot - outside hand. After making 20 shots, start under the basket again but facing the half-court line this time instead of the baseline.
Now repeat everything by making reverse layups until you make Variations: Regular and Reverse - Make sure you practice facing both directions when running the Mikan drill. Coaching Points: As you get more comfortable, increase your speed by rebounding the basketball out of the net and finishing on the opposite side as quickly as possible.
Do your best to keep the basketball at shoulder height for the duration of the drill. As you improve, practice adding some spin to the basketball by flicking your wrist. Perfects How the Drill Works: A players starts shooting from spots close to the basket and then progresses further out.
Coaching Points: The goal is to have picture-perfect shooting for on every shot. Great drill for learning how to shoot with great technique! Purpose: Free throws are arguably the most important shot in basketball.
The player shooting starts the game on 3 points. Start shooting free throws, making sure to complete your full free-throw routine before taking each shot. For every made shot, they get one point added to their total. For every missed shot, they lose two points from their total. The goal is to reach 10 points before falling to zero points.
Variations: Starting Points - Vary the starting number of points depending on the skill and age level. Coaching Points: Take your time and make sure to complete your full free-throw routine on each shot.
Just as you would during a real game. Focus on your shooting routine. Do your best not to focus on the pressure of each shot. You will need: Two basketballs. A small area. Either a basketball court, driveway at home, etc.
Pick the drills from the list below and perform each drill for seconds: a. Double Pound at Ankle Height Dribble both basketballs as hard as you can at ankle height. Double Pound at Waist Height Dribble both basketballs as hard as you can at waist height. Double Pound at Shoulders Height Dribble both basketballs as hard as you can at shoulder height. Double Pound Alternating With the balls at a comfortable height, alternate the dribbling of each basketball.
Double Wall Dribbling Dribble both basketballs against the wall simultaneously at shoulder height. Double V-Dribble in Front Dribble both basketballs side to side in front of you simultaneously. Double V-Dribble on Side Dribble both basketballs from back to front beside you simultaneously.
Two Ball Figure Eight Keeping the ball close to the ground, use your right hand to dribble one ball around your right leg and use your left hand to dribble the other ball around your left leg. Kills Pound both basketballs higher and higher starting from ankle height. Work on these drills for about 5 minutes total. Variations: Time - You can change the length of the workout and the amount of time you spend on each individual dribbling drill.
Coaching Points: Do your best to keep your eyes up throughout the drills. More dribbling drills here. Dribble the ball hard into the ground. Suicide Shooting How the Drill Works: A player will run a conditioning suicide with the basketball and must make a free-throw line pull-up shot on each trip down the floor.
Purpose: This drill is mainly used for improving level of fitness, but also work on shooting, dribbling, and making shots when fatigued and under pressure. You will need: A full-size basketball court. Start on the baseline with a ball. Dribble to the free-throw line, then turn around and take a jump shot. If you make the shot, rebound the basketball, dribble to the next line half-way , and then return to the free-throw line for another shot.
If you miss the shot, you must rebound the basketball and shoot again. The drill continues in this manner until 4 shots are made one after each of the different trips down the floor. Coaching Points: To work on your ball-handling, only use your weak hand to dribble during the drill. This is a fast-paced and high intensity drill. Maintain focus and try not to get frustrated after missed shots. Triangle Shooting How the Drill Works: A player takes three different shots from 5 spots on the floor.
Purpose: This drill works on a variety of shots from the perimeter. Start in the corner, on the 3-point line, with a basketball. You must make 3 shots from this position before moving on to the next one. The three shooting spots: a left one-dribble pull-up b right one-dribble pull-up c catch and shoot jump shot There are 5 spots on the court corner, wing, top of the key, opposite wing, and opposite corner and you must make these 3 shots from each of them. Finishing with a total of 15 shots.
Variations: Distance - Younger players can start from midrange distance, about 15 feet from the basket free throw range. Coaching Points: Pay attention to your shooting form on each shot.
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