Good Shot / Bad Shot Recognition
Coach or partner varies closeout speed and distance on each catch; the shooter fires only when the closeout is fully beaten, otherwise fakes and resets.
Basketball IQ
- Duration
- 10 min
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Ages
- Ages 13–15, Ages 16+
- Equipment
- ball, hoop
min
Coaching focus: Basketball IQ & Reads
IQ and decision-making drills put players in live, small-sided situations where they have to read a defender and choose correctly — the muscle memory of good decisions, not just good mechanics.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Q1How do you run the Good Shot / Bad Shot Recognition drill?
Coach or partner varies closeout speed and distance on each catch; the shooter fires only when the closeout is fully beaten, otherwise fakes and resets. Run it for about 10 minutes with ball and hoop.
Q2What age group is the Good Shot / Bad Shot Recognition drill for?
Good Shot / Bad Shot Recognition 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.
Q3How long should the Good Shot / Bad Shot Recognition run?
Run Good Shot / Bad Shot Recognition for about 10 minutes as part of a broader practice or individual workout — enough reps to build the habit without losing quality.
Q4What equipment do I need for Good Shot / Bad Shot Recognition?
You'll need: ball, hoop.
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