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Forty-fives

This drill helps players shoot from all areas of the floor. It can be done as a group, but it is also a very good way for a player to practice by himself/herself. The stations used in this drill are:

• the baseline opposite your shooting hand
• halfway between the baseline and a line dividing the lane in half, opposite your shooting hand
• straight out from the basket
• halfway between the baseline and a line dividing the lane in half, near your shooting hand
• the baseline near your shooting hand
• the same as station #5
• the same as station #4
• the same as station #3
• the same as station #2
• the same as station #1

Instructions

• Stand 1-2 feet away from the basket at the first station.
• Take ten jump shots.
• If you make eight or more shots, move to the next station. If you don’t make 8 or more shots, repeat step 2 until you make at least eight shots.
• Repeat steps 2 and 3 from each station.
• When you reach the first station again, step back about 3 feet and repeat the drill.
• When you are done shooting from behind the three-point line, begin working your way in towards the basket again.

Variations

• You can also try passing the ball to the shooter from the center circle and having him/her shoot the ball as quickly as possible. This works on shooting time. Having your point guard pass the ball in will also develop his/her passing skills.
• Another good variation is to pass the ball to the shooter at the station and have him/her drive in for a layup. You can use a defender if you want, but it is not required.

Tips

• This drill helps players shoot from places that they normally would not shoot from in a game. The variations on this drill help a player’s entire offensive game aside from rebounding.

Skills

Shooting jump shots

Players

Any number, but can also be used as a solo practice

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