{"id":48,"date":"2008-09-03T15:49:16","date_gmt":"2008-09-03T20:49:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.breakthroughbasketball.com\/blog\/index.php\/basketball-shooting-workouts-and-practice-tips\/"},"modified":"2014-12-22T17:09:53","modified_gmt":"2014-12-22T22:09:53","slug":"basketball-shooting-workouts-and-practice-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.breakthroughbasketball.com\/blog\/index.php\/basketball-shooting-workouts-and-practice-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Basketball Shooting Workouts and Practice Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>To become a better shooter, you need to practice smart.\u00a0 And just as important, you need some good <a href=\"https:\/\/www.breakthroughbasketball.com\/pr\/btshooting.html\">basketball shooting workouts <\/a>that actually make you better.\u00a0 Too many players practice aimlessly without an intelligent plan.\u00a0 You can get an edge on your competition by practicing smart and following a logical plan!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Here are a few important guidelines when you workout and practice shooting:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>1 \u2013 Set goals based on number of shots (or makes), NOT time!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Do you make this mistake?<\/p>\n<p>You could literally practice for an entire hour and only take 100 shots.\u00a0 That\u2019s not enough and you might be neglecting certain types of shots that are important.\u00a0 If you just go to the gym with the idea that you\u2019ll shoot for an hour, then you\u2019ll discover that you waste a lot of time dribbling around.\u00a0 You just don\u2019t get in a good workout.<\/p>\n<p>All the pros and great shooters set a goal for a certain <strong>number of shots<\/strong>, no matter how long it takes.\u00a0 You can set your goals based on \u201cmakes\u201d or \u201cattempts\u201d.\u00a0 It\u2019s really up to you.\u00a0 It\u2019s more challenging to base your workout on \u201cmakes\u201d.\u00a0 So if you\u2019re looking for a challenge, that\u2019s the way to go.<\/p>\n<p>The key is to get to enough of shooting repetitions.\u00a0 You should shoot at least a few hundred shots at each practice session.\u00a0 Setting the right goal will help you get in the reps!<\/p>\n<p><strong>2 &#8211; Chart your progress.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To improve your confidence, start charting all of the shots that you take in practice.\u00a0 It\u2019s easy to do and you\u2019ll be absolutely amazed at how much it helps.<\/p>\n<p>After every practice session, keep track of what kind of shots you took, the number of shots taken and the number of shots that you actually made.\u00a0 Take the time to develop a basketball shooting chart, because it really helps.<\/p>\n<p><strong>3 &#8211; Work on each type of shot.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>When practicing, be sure to work on the following types of shots:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Shooting off of the \u201ccatch\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Shooting off of the \u201cdribble\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Stepping into your shot from both directions (right and left foot).<\/li>\n<li>Various ranges that are games like shots for you.<\/li>\n<li>Shooting from a \u201cjump-stop\u201d (only if you have mastered the step-in technique or if your coach directs you to use a jump-stop motion).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>4 &#8211; Go at Game Speed.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you don\u2019t go at game speed in practice, then your shooting percentage in games will be lower than it should be.\u00a0 If you have ever played, you will understand the actual speed of a game.<\/p>\n<p><strong>5 &#8211; Shoot game-like shots.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Shooting game-like shots may be completely different for two people on the same team.\u00a0 One player may take the majority of his shots flashing to the ball from anywhere within 12 feet of the hoop.\u00a0 Another player may take the majority of his shots from 15 to 20 feet.\u00a0 That\u2019s why it\u2019s important to meet with your coach and ask what type of shots you\u2019ll take within the offense, so you know what you should practice.<\/p>\n<p><strong>6 &#8211; Gradually move back, working on all ranges.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t neglect mid-range shots.\u00a0 Too many players have holes in their game because they don\u2019t practice mid-range shots.\u00a0 Michael Jordan made a living off mid-range jump shots.<\/p>\n<p><strong>7 &#8211; Incorporate free throws into your routine.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you get winded, catch your breath by shooting a few <a href=\"https:\/\/www.breakthroughbasketball.com\/fundamentals\/foulshooting.html\">free throws<\/a>.\u00a0 This is a good way to manage your time effectively.\u00a0 You\u2019ll get more done, in less time!<\/p>\n<p><strong>8 &#8211; Use chairs to help you practice footwork and simulate game-like conditions.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You can easily simulate game like situations (dribbling around defenders, running around screens, etc) by using chairs.<\/p>\n<p>If you have a partner, you can still use chairs.\u00a0 The player shooting the basketball gets his own rebound and passes it back to the partner standing by the chair.\u00a0 The partner places the ball on the chair.\u00a0 The shooter continues the same pattern on the opposite side.\u00a0 If the shooter misses, rebound the shot and finish with a lay up.<\/p>\n<p>For more chair drills, see the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.breakthroughbasketball.com\/pr\/btshooting.html\">basketball shooting drills<\/a> in our full blown shooting course.<\/p>\n<h2 align=\"center\">Example of a Good Basketball Shooting Workout<\/h2>\n<p>Here&#8217;s an example\u00a0of a good basketball shooting workout&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Polish mechanics and shooting form<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>At the beginning of your workout, you should focus on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.breakthroughbasketball.com\/fundamentals\/shooting-technique.html\">shooting form<\/a> for a little while.\u00a0 This will help to keep your mechanics from slowly drifting in the wrong direction.<\/p>\n<p>Spend about 4-5 minutes practicing the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Shoot the ball one-handed away from the basket (this can be to a partner, line on the floor, or spot on the wall).<\/li>\n<li>Shoot the ball one-handed at the basket (up close, just two or three feet away)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Groove your shot to build confidence and positive mental images.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Of key importance is starting each and every workout with at least 50 shots close to the basket to groove your shot.\u00a0 No matter what else you include in your routine, don\u2019t leave these easy shots out!<\/p>\n<p>So, at this point, you should shoot using your normal two-handed grip (shot and balance hand) up close to the basket.\u00a0 These are supposed to be easy shots.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Practice catching and shooting by stepping into the shot (pivoting)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Now you can gradually move back and work on various shooting situations.<\/p>\n<p>Spin-flip the ball to yourself, as if you\u2019re catching a pass and shooting.\u00a0 Mix up shots from different angles and distances &#8212; top of key, right elbow, left baseline, etc.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Shoot 25, 8-foot jump shots, stepping in with left foot pivot.<\/li>\n<li>Shoot 25, 8-foot jump shots, stepping in with right foot pivot.<\/li>\n<li>Shoot 25, 12-foot jump shots, stepping in with left foot pivot.<\/li>\n<li>Shoot 25, 12-foot jump shots, stepping in with right foot pivot.<\/li>\n<li>Shoot 25, 16-foot jump shots, stepping in with left foot pivot.<\/li>\n<li>Shoot 25, 16-foot jump shots, stepping in with right foot pivot.<\/li>\n<li>Shoot 25, 18-foot jump shots, stepping in with left foot pivot.<\/li>\n<li>Shoot 25, 18-foot jump shots, stepping in with right foot pivot.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Free throws<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Shoot 50 free throws.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Practice shooting off the dribble<\/strong><br \/>\nInstead of flipping the ball to yourself, you now take a couple of hard dribbles and pull up into your jump shot.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Shoot 10, 8-foot jump shots, dribbling to the right.<\/li>\n<li>Shoot 10, 8-foot jump shots, dribbling to the left.<\/li>\n<li>Shoot 10, 12-foot jump shots, dribbling to the right.<\/li>\n<li>Shoot 10, 12-foot jump shots, dribbling to the left.<\/li>\n<li>Shoot 10, 18-foot jump shots, dribbling to the right.<\/li>\n<li>Shoot 10, 18-foot jump shots, dribbling to the left.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Free throws<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Shoot 10 free throws.<\/li>\n<li>Shoot 10 random jump shots<\/li>\n<li>Shoot 10 free throws.<\/li>\n<li>Shoot 10 random jump shots<\/li>\n<li>Shoot 10 free throws.<\/li>\n<li>Shoot 10 random jump shots<\/li>\n<li>Shoot 10 free throws.<\/li>\n<li>Shoot 10 random jump shots<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>With this routine, you shoot several hundred shots, including free throws, shots off of the \u201ccatch,\u201d and shots off of your dribble.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Designing your own basketball shooting workout<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>There are hundreds of options when designing a routine.\u00a0 Since every player is different and needs to emphasize different things, you should develop your own specific workout.<\/p>\n<p>Now it certainly helps to find a bunch of good workout examples to give you ideas.\u00a0 And you can use those <a href=\"https:\/\/www.breakthroughbasketball.com\/pr\/btshooting.html\">shooting workouts<\/a> as a base to design your own.\u00a0 But don\u2019t just use a cookie cutter workout.\u00a0 You\u2019ll cut yourself short.\u00a0 Start with some examples, then as you learn, start to design your own custom shooting workout.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Recommended Resources:<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.breakthroughbasketball.com\/store\/shopexd.asp?id=121\" target=\"_blank\"><span class=\"hdrproduct\">Baden 28.5&#8243; 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