Drill

Drills

Basketball

One-Motion Gather Reps

Remove a hitch between the gather and the load

10 min
5 sets of 8
Intermediate
Demonstration video coming soon

Instructions

  1. 1Start with the ball at your hip, not already racked up.
  2. 2Bring the ball straight into the pocket in one continuous motion.
  3. 3Eliminate any dip, re-grip, or double pump before the shot leaves your hand.
  4. 4Film from the side and check for a single smooth arc into the shot.

What to focus on

One continuous gather-to-release motion with no hesitation.

Common mistake

A visible hitch or re-set of the ball before shooting.