A good drill shame about the shooters footwork.

David, instead of being critical perhaps it would be more helpful to all of us if you had explained the correct footwork for the shooter.

I agree with Gavin. The shooter is doing one more step after he catches the ball. That is a traveling violation. For instance, when he come off the screen at the top, he should catch the ball and put his right foot simutaneously. Then, no more step is allowed. He should shoot the ball instead.

He is catching and taking two steps, so it is catch, one, two, shot. that is not going to be called alot. Maybe if he does that and puts it on the floor it would be called but you are allowed to catch and step into your shot. Perhaps someone that is an official can post an answer. Heck if he is taking just one step, then he is really in the clear.

Good drill for passer too. Passer must lead the target. (My players are always passing to where their teammate is - not where they will be.)

An excellent drill for quick hitters.

The shooter should make a two-foot stop or a jump stop (for a possible quick penetration move) flexed knees, immediately squared up, exactly where the pass is received, don't go deeper to the corner. Using the flare or down screen with a one-piece shot I believe is a much better option. Understandably, what is on the video is not on game speed (where it is greatly possible that the defender,m2m, would be a step or two behind, possibly committing a foul while the shot attempt is being made). If it were, then the shot execution would be a well done thing, with no extra foot motion through proper shot spacing off a screen.

On the other hand, the passer is expected to dribble (fake moves, etc.) or pivot his way to make a perfect pass (a crisp bounce or shot pocket level pass) where the shooter will be able to receive or grip the ball well for the shot. The kids in our advanced level regularly do this two-ball shooting drill (below the 3-point line, no chairs only orange cones), but when receiving a pass I emphasize that their feet should hit the floor at the same time, flexed knees, ball at shot pocket level and feet squared-up. Results: eventually more conversions than missed ones.

Thanks a lot for this opportunity.

Great drill, but honestly the first thing I noticed too was the poor footwork of the shooter. He does travel almost every time he catches the ball because he takes his one-two step after he catches the pass.

There is nothing wrong with taking the one- two step (i actually prefer it over a jump stop because it is easier coming off screens that way), but he has to take the steps as he is catching the ball, not after it.

Great instructional video. I worked with my team and they loved it. Instead, we gave no chance for the shooter to rest. The passer was asked to work on his chest passing at the top of the key and to make a skip pass through the two chairs.

At the same time, the rebounder had to crash the boards as if it were a game situation. Great drill guys.

I agree with the comments regarding the footworks. Whether or not it is a traveling violation is not the point.
I try and teach my kids that they need to get the shot off as quick as possible. When coming off a pick there is probably a defender chasing the shooter. If the shooter is in the habit of taking the steps before the shot the defender will have gotten around the pick.
The players should be trained to take that step just before receiving the pass. I go one step further and train my kids to also bend their knees just before receiving the pass and this way they go straight up with the shot after catching the ball. This avoids doing a down and up after receiving the pass. These are the fine points that should be practice to be game ready.

all i can is "practice makes perfect"

hi,
great video for training downtown shots. at the moment my shots from behind the three point line are terrible. out of ten i only knock down one or two shots. has anyone another tip for me how to train shots from downtown?

greatings

Hi Mad Max,

First, perfect your form and technique close to the hoop. If you do not do this, your shot will very inconsistent from long range. If you would like to learn more about shooting range and technique, visit this link: http://www.breakthroughbasketball.com/fundamentals/shooting-technique.html

Once, you do that. You can try the techniques at this link to improve your shooting range/distance: http://www.breakthroughbasketball.com/fundamentals/shooting-range.html

How can i download this video? so i can show my players

Sorry, Kathik. There is not a way to currently download the videos.

He traveled throughout whole drill

Hi I'm a basketball player and I used to take two steps before taking my shot and they called a traveling violation. So what I do now is take my steps before I catch the ball, that way I'll be ready to shoot. Very nice drill though.

An excellent drill for quick hitters.

The shooter should make a two-foot stop or a jump stop (for a possible quick penetration move) flexed knees, immediately squared up, exactly where the pass is received, don't go deeper to the corner. Using the flare or down screen with a one-piece shot I believe is a much better option. Understandably, what is on the video is not on game speed (where it is greatly possible that the defender,m2m, would be a step or two behind, possibly committing a foul while the shot attempt is being made). If it were, then the shot execution would be a well done thing, with no extra foot motion through proper shot spacing off a screen.

On the other hand, the passer is expected to dribble (fake moves, etc.) or pivot his way to make a perfect pass (a crisp bounce or shot pocket level pass) where the shooter will be able to receive or grip the ball well for the shot. The kids in our advanced level regularly do this two-ball shooting drill (below the 3-point line, no chairs only orange cones), but when receiving a pass I emphasize that their feet should hit the floor at the same time, flexed knees, ball at shot pocket level and feet squared-up. Results: eventually more conversions than missed ones.

Thanks a lot for this opportunity

Have you ever tried to do this drill called the wind shield. Its the same but you are going from baseline to baseline, not really watching your shot, but watching your footwork. This will help them get better on a number of things, like balance, conditioning, catch and shoot, and footwork.

Kareem, that is a great drill, but I haven't used it lately. Thanks for the reminder!