Shooting - Intermediate

Workout Drills

Drill #1: Dribble Pull-up

  • Start 12-15 feet (4-5 meters) from the basket.
  • Flick the ball to yourself and step into your shot.
  • Jab or pump fake or both, then take one dribble to your left and step into your shot.
  • BEEF
  • Repeat, now alternate dribbling hand. 
  • Shoot 5 times dibbling with your left hand, then 5 when dribbling with your right hand.
  • 10 shots from 5 spots.

Key Points:

  1. Check your feet when stepping into your shot. Must be facing the basket.
  2. Start slow, then build your speed into your shot.
  3. Focus on your target. 
  4. Practice the correct form.

What You Need:

  1. A basketball.
  2. A regulation basket.
  3. If necessary: Cones

Starting Point