In between shooting drills when changing from one to the other, shoot 10 free throws.
Try to shoot at least 50 a day.
Free throws should be unique to each individual and be very regimented.
The same routine should be used every shoot.
Bounce the ball once, twice or three times or not at all before taking the shot but make sure it the same way each time.
Hands should be placed on the ball in exactly the same place and keep the movement to the starting point to a bear minimum.
Get a good knee bend and power the shot with the legs.
Co-ordinate the movement of the legs with the movement of the arms and have good consistent wrist action.
Come up onto your toes and hold the follow through until the ball is through the net.
Take your time concentrate and take every shot.
The ball screen produces almost half of all professional offensive possessions, yet most teams still teach it as a memorised play. The modern approach trains the read - giving players a framework to decide based on what the defence does, not what the coach called.
The closeout is the most repeated defensive action in modern basketball. With fouls per game climbing in the 2025-26 season, coaches must teach defenders to contest the three without surrendering the drive or putting shooters on the line.
The 2-3 zone defence remains one of the most effective defensive systems in basketball when coached and executed properly. This guide covers the fundamentals of running a 2-3 zone, including player roles, rotations, and when to deploy it for maximum impact.
Register for FREE and get coaching tips, top drills, session and more every week!
