3-Spot Catch-and-Shoot
Shooting
Legend
- player
- ball
- movement paths
How it works
Develop game-speed catch-and-shoot mechanics from three different spots on the floor.
What you need
- basketball
- hoop
- rebounder
Your focus
Most shooting drills are stationary, but game shooting requires catching while moving and shooting immediately. The 3-spot drill builds the habit of catching in shooting position , feet set, hands ready, eyes to target , before the ball arrives. Players who master this skill become reliable spot-up shooters.
Rebounder passes out to player at wing, top, or other wing in random sequence.
Player must have feet moving toward the spot before the pass arrives, then set and shoot.
Focus: feet moving toward spot, hands ready for catch, eyes to rim before the ball arrives.
Make 3 from each spot per round. Complete 4 rounds.
Goal
It's working when you catch and shoot in one fluid motion from all three spots, no extra dribble, no gathering. Catch and fire.
Helpful cues
- Feet moving before the pass, not after the catch
- Hands ready means the ball goes up immediately on the catch
- Eyes to rim before you receive, pre-aim before you catch
Adjust the challenge
Make it easier
Strip it back
Start stationary at each spot, add movement once mechanics are correct.
UpLVL it
Add the next challenge
Defender closes out on every catch, must shoot over the contest.No account needed
Build a practice plan
Add drills, keep the plan in this browser, then share a link with your staff or parents.This library helps you find the right drill. Inside UpLVL the right drill finds the player.
This library helps you find the right drill. Inside UpLVL the right drill finds the player.After every practice, UpLVL automatically surfaces the drills each player needs to work on most. See it for yourself.