Elbow-to-Elbow Spot Shooting
Catch and shoot from both elbows, five makes each side before rotating out. Focus on squaring the feet before the catch, not after.
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
Elbow-to-Elbow Spot Shooting works well for players in Ages 10–12, Ages 13–15, Ages 16+, and can be scaled up or down in speed and complexity for other age groups.
Run Elbow-to-Elbow Spot Shooting 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.
Build this into a full practice plan
Drag Elbow-to-Elbow Spot Shooting into a timed practice plan, assign it to your roster, and track who's completed it — free to start.
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