Drill

Drills

Basketball

One-Hand Form Shooting

Improve release consistency

8 min
5 spots x 10 shots
Beginner

Why this drill

simplify the shot and stabilize the release pattern.

Setup

Begin close to the rim with no defender.

Instructions

  1. 1Start three feet from the rim, shooting hand only.
  2. 2Hold the follow-through until the ball hits the net.
  3. 3Step back one foot after each set of makes.

Key feel

Elbow under the ball and a straight, held finish.

Success cue

Ball repeatedly leaves the same hand path with balanced landings.

Recommended reps

5 spots x 10 shots

Progression

Gradually increase distance while preserving mechanics.

Common mistake

Adding the guide hand back in before the form holds.