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.
Shooting
- Duration
- 10 min
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Ages
- Ages 10–12, Ages 13–15, Ages 16+
- Equipment
- ball, hoop
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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.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
- How do you run the Elbow-to-Elbow Spot Shooting drill?
- Catch and shoot from both elbows, five makes each side before rotating out. Focus on squaring the feet before the catch, not after. Run it for about 10 minutes with ball and hoop.
- What age group is the Elbow-to-Elbow Spot Shooting drill for?
- 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.
- How long should the Elbow-to-Elbow Spot Shooting run?
- 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.
- What equipment do I need for Elbow-to-Elbow Spot Shooting?
- You'll need: ball, hoop.
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