Guide Hand Lock Shooting
Strap the guide hand to the ball with a towel so it can't thumb the release, grooving a clean one-hand finish on every shot.
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
Guide Hand Lock Shooting works well for players in Ages 10–12, Ages 13–15, and can be scaled up or down in speed and complexity for other age groups.
Run Guide Hand Lock Shooting for about 8 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 Guide Hand Lock Shooting into a timed practice plan, assign it to your roster, and track who's completed it — free to start.
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