Basketball Shot Training

Christopher in Ontario, Canada emailed me to ask about basketball shot training.  I copied these tips sent in by Ed and Dave and pasted my response to him in the blog post below.

Here is the drill Ed always starts his basketball practice with and it has given the players great improvement:

One Hand Shooting:

Starting with the ball in one hand in a set posision and ready for the lift and release of the ball, and the other hand at the side; the player is in front of the rim so he/she has to lift the ball to get it over the rim; the player pushes with the legs for power, the arm is parallel with the floor, follow through and hold the arm until the ball goes into the net. 
I recommend daily five shots in front of the rim, on the side using the backboard.  This drill is done with both hands.

From Dave…

Lay Up Relay Race

You need 6 baskets.
Divide the team in 2 groups. The 2 groups start at opposite ends of the gym.
Each player must go around the gym and complete a lay-up at all 6 baskets.