Beat-the-Pro (Make 21)
Race to 21 vs. a virtual pro — makes worth 2, misses give the pro 3. Pressure reps.
Coaching focus: Shooting & Finishing
Shooting drills build a repeatable release through high-rep, low-distraction reps before adding movement, defense, and game speed. Track makes, not just attempts, and keep form the priority until it's automatic.
Frequently asked questions
Race to 21 vs. a virtual pro — makes worth 2, misses give the pro 3. Pressure reps. Run it for about 10 minutes with ball and hoop.
Beat-the-Pro (Make 21) works well for players in Ages 13–15, Ages 16+, and can be scaled up or down in speed and complexity for other age groups.
Run Beat-the-Pro (Make 21) for about 10 minutes as part of a broader practice or individual workout — enough reps to build the habit without losing quality.
You'll need: ball, hoop.
Coaching Beat-the-Pro (Make 21)?
Swap notes with coaches running this drill in the free community, or build Beat-the-Pro (Make 21) into a timed practice plan, assign it to your roster, and track who's completed it in the app.
The community is free and always will be. No card needed for either.