Moving Catch-and-Shoot
Shooter jogs along the three-point line and catches a pass in stride, squaring feet before the ball arrives to shoot without a gather step. Builds the footwork for shooting off relocation rather than standing still.
Shooting
- Duration
- 8 min
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Ages
- Ages 10–12, Ages 13–15, Ages 16+
- Equipment
- ball, hoop, partner
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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
Q1How do you run the Moving Catch-and-Shoot drill?
Shooter jogs along the three-point line and catches a pass in stride, squaring feet before the ball arrives to shoot without a gather step. Builds the footwork for shooting off relocation rather than standing still. Run it for about 8 minutes with ball and hoop and partner.
Q2What age group is the Moving Catch-and-Shoot drill for?
Moving Catch-and-Shoot 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.
Q3How long should the Moving Catch-and-Shoot run?
Run Moving Catch-and-Shoot for about 8 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 Moving Catch-and-Shoot?
You'll need: ball, hoop, partner.
Coaching Moving Catch-and-Shoot?
Swap notes with coaches running this drill in the free community, or build Moving Catch-and-Shoot 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.
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