Shot Selection Read
Play small-sided live offense where a made shot only counts if it came from a defined 'good shot' zone or an open catch-and-shoot look, with contested pull-ups worth zero. Trains players to value shot quality over just getting a shot up.
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.
Frequently asked questions
Play small-sided live offense where a made shot only counts if it came from a defined 'good shot' zone or an open catch-and-shoot look, with contested pull-ups worth zero. Trains players to value shot quality over just getting a shot up. Run it for about 12 minutes with ball and hoop.
Shot Selection Read 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.
Run Shot Selection Read for about 12 minutes as part of a broader practice or individual workout — enough reps to build the habit without losing quality.
You'll need: ball, hoop.
Coaching Shot Selection Read?
Swap notes with coaches running this drill in the free community, or build Shot Selection Read 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.