Field Goal Progression

Field Goal Penetration Drill

Written by Coach Peterman

I have coached at the NCAA Division 2 (Southwestern Oklahoma State University), NAIA (USAO), and JUCO Levels (Blinn College and Carl Albert State College) as well as high school. I just felt that fellow coaches especially young coaches need to constantly work on their “game”. Just like the basketball players that we coach. We as coaches need to improve ourselves. That is my story and why I do this blog.

January 10, 2018

[by eBasketballCoach.com]

Purpose:

Helps players get a feel for their shot and ingrains proper shooting mechanics.

Setup:

Player with basketball.

Execution:

1.Player does three slams – slamming the basketball into the palm of the other hand to wake his hands up.

2.Player takes 3 form shots – shooting the ball up into the air (not at the basket) with proper form and balance

3.Player takes Circle Shots – shooting the ball off the glass as he moves in a semi-circle around the basket at a distance of about six feet away from the rim. He goes around the basket and then shoots his way back to where he started.

4.Player shoots Pass Pickups – he spins himself a pass and shoots from the corner wing and top – both sides of the court.

5.Player next does Dribble Pickups – again he shoots corner, wing, top and works both sides of the court.

Coaching Tips:

  • In the form shots, player should take his guide hand off the ball and should be striving for perfect rotation on the shot attempt.
  • Players should hold a high, one-second follow-through. Players should also hop off the foot closest to the basket.

Key with dribble pickups is to pick the ball up with the off, non-dribbling hand.

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