Do you remember Jack Gohlke? He was one of the darlings of March Madness last year. He helped Oakland upset Kentucky by making ten 3’s.

He also had one of the craziest shot profiles I’ve ever seen. On the year, he took 364 3’s. . . and 8 2’s!!!

That’s crazy. And it worked for him. But there’s also a cautionary aspect to his story. For as great of a story as he was, he only had 1 way that he scored.

Don’t you want to have more than 1 tool in your toolbox? Or, wouldn’t it be ideal to be a swiss army knife type of player who can do it all?

Zoom Out To See Every Scoring Opportunity 

Do you want to score more points? Whether you’re a player or a coach, there’s an obvious answer to this question - YES!

The better question is, how can you put yourself in position to do so?

One way is by being aware of all the different scoring opportunities the game presents. Once you know what they are, you can look for areas where you or your team can make strides.

I once heard a coach give this formula for scoring 20 points per game.

• 1 jumper per quarter

• 1 layup per quarter

• 1 free throw per quarter

It doesn’t sound that hard when you read it! And the good news is, there are multiple ways to get those buckets.

Being able to score in different ways makes you more difficult to defend. That’s the theory behind The Sequential Scoring System with Paris Davis. Coach Davis’ methods and drills will make you a threat no matter where you are on the court.

Basketball Scoring 101: 6 Ways to Put the Ball in the Hoop

Here are 6 ways to score that you’ll learn as part of The Sequential Scoring System.

• Drive and finish at the rim - being able to attack off the catch or off the dribble and get to the basket and score.

• Getting to the free throw line - free throws are the most efficient shots in the game. Knowing how to draw fouls through fakes, proper footwork, and using your body are key elements of this aspect.

• Mid-range game - yes, I said it! Many coaches and players look down on the mid-range because the analytics don’t like it. I get that. However, when you watch crunch-time minutes in NBA games, they often come down to mid-range shots. Being able to score in that area gives you another option for attacking the defense.

• Outside shooting - in today’s game, you almost have to be able to knock down 3’s. These could be catch & shoot shots or they could be on the move. Making yourself a threat from 3 also opens up other parts of your game.

(Most players are familiar with (but maybe not proficient) at the 4 elements above. The next 2 are often overlooked.)

• Steals & fast breaks - are you an aggressive defender who turns defense into offense? Those shots are often high percentage layups. Likewise, do you sprint the floor in transition to get easy buckets?

• Rebounds & putbacks - this is one area you can be selfish! Offensive rebounds are usually gathered close to the rim. This leads to makeable shots and fouls.

The Next Steps To Going 6 For 6

Look at how you score. What areas are you strong in? Where do you need to improve?

Some areas (shooting, for example), will take deliberate practice. Others (offensive rebounding) can be improved through better effort and focus. 

By looking to score in every possible way, you’ll become unguardable!

For more ways to score more, check out:

• The Sequential Scoring System - Coach Davis teaches you how to be an excellent all-around offensive player. Players are given a daily workout with video examples. Each workout includes a warmup & cooldown, as well as shooting, dribbling, and finishing segments. Additionally, workouts vary by age, tailoring them to each player.

Comments Most Likes First   Oldest First   Newest First

Leave a Comment Name : Email (not published) : One times two is equal to?  (Prevents Spam) Answer :  Load New Question Comments : Leave this Blank :