Pivot Shooting Drill

DESCRIPTION

1) Break students up into two groups, and then allow them to line up behind the blue cones, so the lines collect outside of the basketball court.

2) The first student at the head of the line makes a straight, hard pass to the coach/teacher standing on the edge of the key (marked with a red shirt.) 

3) After passing the student makes a fast break to the orange cone, where they jump and stop with both feet wide, receiving the ball back from the teacher (via handoff) so they can land in a triple threat position.

4) After demonstrating triple threat, the student then spins on their pivot foot, and squares their shoulders to face the basket.  When they're ready, they take a shot, aiming for the backboard with a proper finger roll.  If the student misses, it's no big deal, just keep giving encouraging words to the young players.

5) After the student takes the shot, they collect the rebounded ball and get back into the line, this time at the back of either line they so choose.

COACHING POINTS

• Students passing the ball need to make a hard chest-pass to the teacher/coach.  A bounce pass is okay, but players doing so should be reminded to make a chest-pass the next time.
• After the hand off, watch the feet of players when they pivot to square up to the basket.  Correct students that need it.
• When players take their shot, make sure that they square their shoulders up to the basket properly and have their hands in the correct places (push hand/guide hand) before they shoot.  Lastly, make sure that they're executing a proper finger roll as they ball leaves their hands to give the ball a nice arc as it goes into the basket.