Shooting Drills

Full Court Mid-Range Shooting Drill

By Rebecca Roy on October 14, 2025

This drill from Coach Mike White is called Full Court Mid-Range Shooting Drill, used to develop players’ mid-range game, especially off the bounce. It is part of a two-drill series, paired with Full Court Threes, which is mentioned but done afterward. The mid-range drill focuses on in-game shot creation, decision-making, and footwork in full-court motion.

DRILL SETUP

Three perimeter lines are used, including corners.

Bigs are positioned in the middle of the floor.

Players move in a full-court weave before catching and shooting.

Guards focus on creating mid-range shots (between 10-17 feet).

Bigs are not allowed to shoot layups — they must use jump hooks, turnaround jumpers, or similar in-between post moves.

KEY INSTRUCTIONS

Guards must alternate directions and use varied moves: shot fakes, wipe moves, floaters, or pull-ups.

Bigs simulate rim running but must adapt to a defender already in position — forcing a non-layup finish.

Players are instructed not to dribble when unnecessary and to get into their moves immediately after catching.

Emphasis is placed on balance, footwork (“two down when we catch”), and gathering properly.

POINT SYSTEM AND TIMING

The team has 2 minutes to collectively score 130 points.

Coaches encourage players to track the score themselves to build accountability and awareness.

Points are earned through successful mid-range makes, reinforcing game-speed execution.

PLAYER OWNERSHIP AND VARIATION

Players are encouraged to take ownership of their development by using moves that suit their style — step-backs, floaters, or other personal game elements.

The drill is not rigid; variety and creativity are promoted, so players aren’t just “robots.”

TRANSITION AND ROTATION

After completing a rep, perimeter players rotate to the opposite wing to ensure they work from different angles.

Bigs stay central, repeating their sequences.

This keeps all players active and developing multiple aspects of offensive play.

COACHING TONE AND FOCUS

Coach White emphasizes game realism, pace, and variety. Players are challenged but also given freedom to work on their individual strengths in a structured, competitive setting. The focus is on developing real game moves under pressure, not just repeating static actions.

This clip is taken from Coach White’s complete presentation. For information about obtaining access to that presentation, click the following link: Mike White: Team Skill Development

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Clemson Dorman 30 Shooting Drill

By Rebecca Roy on October 5, 2025

In this video, Clemson Coach Brad Brownell demonstrates the Dorman 30 Shooting Drill.

In this drill, the player will take 3pt shots from five different perimeter spots. After completing the shots at each spot, the player will sprint to halfcourt and then return to the next spot for a transition 3pt attempt. The drill works best with a rebounder and a passer.

The player will take one 3pt shot from the left corner, two 3pt shots from the right wing and then three 3pt shots from the top of the key. He or she continues with 4 shots from the right wing and then 5 shots from the right corner to complete the first 15 shots of the Dorman 30 Drill.

The player then repeats the sequence with 1 shot from the right corner, 2 shots n he right wing, 3 shots from the top of the key, 4 shots from the left wing and 5 shots from the left corner.

The goal is to make 21 shots.

The video is taken from Coach Brownell’s coaching DVD. For more information regarding that DVD click the following link How to Get More Shots Up in Your Practices + Shooting Drills for the Whole Season!

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One More Pass Shooting Drills

By kevin roy on March 29, 2023

In the clip below Nate Oats shares a few shooting drills that he uses to teach the concept of “One More Pass”

The first drill is a simple baseline drive and drift with one more pass to the slot for a shot.

The second drill is a baseline drive with a skip to the slot and one more pass to the corner for a shot.

The third drill is a ball screen with middle penetration and a kick to the slot followed by one more pass to the corner for a shot.

In the final drill Coach Oats shows his 2-on-1 Passing Drill where players will have to make a decision to shoot or make one more pass.

A coach starts with the ball in one slot with a player in the other slot and opposite corner. One defender is splitting the two offensive players. The coach will pass to one of the players and the defender will close to the shooter and the player will have to decide whether to shoot or make one more pass for the shot. Players must make a quick decision and are limited to just one pass.

The next drill in this sequence is a 3-on-2 drill. In this drill, you have offensive players in each slot and one corner. The ball is passed to one of the offensive players and one defender closes to the shooter. The offensive players must then decide to shoot or pass to whichever teammate is open. That player then must make a similar decision as the second defender closes to him/her. The offense is limited to only two passes. While the 3-on-2 Drill is not demonstrated in this video it is, along with many other great drill, available if you purchase full access to Nate Oats – Coaching School – Play Fast

Wide Pindown and Sprint Away Drill

By kevin roy on March 28, 2023

In the clip below UConn assistant coach Kimani Young talks about proper development of in-game shot situations and introduces his Wide Pindown Sprint Away drill.

Coach Young does a great job of talking you through the different options in this drill.

It’s a great drill to get a lot of reps and teach key points.

You can teach the player receiving the wide pindown when to curl to the elbow and when to bump and fade.

As Coach Young points out many coaches have the defender on the passer jump to the ball on the pass to help defend the wide pindown.

To counter that action it is important to teach the passer to sprint away after the pass.

In this drill both the player coming off the wide pindown and the passer sprinting away get a shot.

This clip was taken from a full presentation by Coach Young. For more information about how to gain access to that presentation click the following link:

Drills To Maximize Game Shots

Basketball Drills: Improvement Season Finishing

By Brian Williams on April 7, 2021

Here are 3 finishing drills to consider for your skill workouts.

There are links to other skill development drills at the bottom of the post.

I think it is good to have a variety of drills to use that still fit your system of play, fit the skills you need the players to develop, and that fit your philosophy.

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Baylor 1 vs. 2

Coach initiates the action by passing the ball to offense with two defenders starting on the blocks.

The defenders move as soon as the ball leaves the coaches hands.

During closeout, offense needs to beat his defender and then get past the help.

Emphasize the attack by limiting dribbles, focusing on first step, step through, and working on a specific finishing move.

Alabama 1 on 1

From the Kansas women’s program.

Coach has the basketball under the basket. Offense begins on one block, defense begins on the opposite block.

Coach tosses the basketball out,

Offense goes out to get the basketball.

Defensive player touches the opposite block and then closes out on the offense.

Play live 1-on-1 from there.

1 on 1 Lane Containment

Also from the Kansas women’s program.

OBJECTIVE: Improve ball-handling in a tight space & improve defensive footwork.

Boundaries are the lane lines. Offense starts with the ball between the free throw line and top of key. Defense begins an arm’s distance away from offense.

Offense’s goal is to beat the defense to the baseline in 6 seconds without going outside the lane lines or turning her back to the defense while dribbling. Defensive goal is to force offense outside the lane lines or don’t get beat to the baseline in 6 seconds. You can progress drill to have offense finish with a one-footed lay-up.

4 Team Shooting Drill

By Brian Williams on February 12, 2017

This shooting drill was contributed by Coach Fabian McKenzie to the FastModel Sports Basketball Plays and Drills Library.

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Coach McKenzie has been a head coach at the university level for 17 years, and has been involved as a coach at this level for 20 years. He has been involved with the Canadian Women’s National team program for the past 9 years.

This is a good competitive drill that can help you work on different finishes or shots from certain locations

Teams line up as shown below.

Player in circle cannot leave until pass is received.

Pass is made to 1.

1 Dribbles in and takes shot. You can be as creative as you like, take shots from different spots or add moves at certain spots.

1 gets own rebound and makes outlet pass to next 1 in line.

The passer sprints to the circle following their pass.

Continue drill until a set amount of shots are made or for a certain amount of time