Day 7: How To Get Better At Shooting Off The Dribble | 30 Days of Shooting Drills

Assume a low split stance near the elbow (left foot forward with left hand dribble, right foot forward with right hand dribble). Perform 5 relaxed turn dribbles, quickly pop your feet squared to the basket, and elevate into your mid-range jump shot. Key points: - Stay low and balanced in the split stance - Quickly pop both feet into a balanced shooting base on the fifth dribble - Hold a strong, high follow-through Common mistakes: Standing up tall during the dribbles or drifting sideways on the pull-up.

Start with 5 turn dribbles in a split stance near the perimeter, then execute an explosive step-back to create separation behind the three-point line and knock down the three-pointer. Key points: - Stay low throughout the dribble series to generate push-off power - Create maximum distance on the step-back without narrowing the foot base - Rise up vertically with full balance on the release Common mistakes: Stepping back with a narrow base or leaning backward off-balance while shooting.

Take stationary turn dribbles in a split stance, then snap an aggressive, sharp between-the-legs dribble, quickly popping feet into shooting alignment for a mid-range jumper. Key points: - Pound the between-the-legs dribble as hard and quick as possible - Immediately re-center the ball into the shooting pocket - Pop feet quickly into place for a seamless transition into the jump shot Common mistakes: Performing a soft or lazy between-the-legs dribble that fails to create separation.

From inside the arc near the lane line, execute a hard between-the-legs dribble and explode backward behind the three-point line to shoot. Key points: - Cover ground efficiently from the key to behind the arc in one move - Keep shoulders over knees during deceleration - Plant the feet squarely to establish a firm base before elevating Common mistakes: Taking multiple wasted steps or floating away from the basket on the release.

Following split-stance turn dribbles, execute a quick behind-the-back dribble below your hip level, snap the ball to your midline, and elevate into a mid-range jumper. Key points: - Keep the behind-the-back dribble tight and low beneath the hips - Snap the ball directly to your body's midline for a straight upward shot path - Square feet rapidly upon gathering the ball Common mistakes: Dribbling too high behind the back or allowing the ball to swing wide outside the shot line.

Use an explosive behind-the-back move to push yourself backward behind the three-point line, gathering cleanly into a balanced three-point shot. Key points: - Use the behind-the-back momentum to carry your body back behind the line - Maintain core control to prevent upper-body sway - Elevate straight up without fading Common mistakes: Failing to push off decisively, landing short of the three-point line.

Perform a rapid two-move combo (between the legs directly into behind the back) at the mid-range elbow, re-centering feet and ball into a fluid jump shot. Key points: - Execute the two-dribble combination as rapidly and rhythmically as possible - Coordinate footwork with hands to remain balanced - Flow directly from the behind-the-back catch into the upward shooting motion Common mistakes: Pausing between the two dribbles or standing up during the combination.

Execute a between-the-legs dribble followed immediately by an explosive behind-the-back step-back that carries you behind the three-point line for a game-speed three-pointer. Key points: - Make the behind-the-back counter as explosive as possible to maximize space created - Land softly in an on-balance shooting base behind the line - Rise up smoothly with full elevation and high follow-through Common mistakes: Rushing the shot off balance before setting feet firmly.