One-Hand Form Shooting

Skill drill

Groove a straight, one-hand shooting motion close to the rim.

6 min any Half court · dual
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Setup

Player stands a step in front of the rim, ball in the shooting hand only.

Steps

  1. 1Balance the ball on the shooting hand, guide hand off.
  2. 2Shoot straight up with a high, held follow-through.
  3. 3Aim for a soft swish or high off the glass.
  4. 4Make 10, then take one step back.

Coaching points

  • Elbow under the ball in an 'L'.
  • Hold the follow-through — 'gooseneck'.
  • Straight up and down, no drift.

Why kids love it

Close-range makes clumsy shots successful, so kids build confidence and good habits fast.

Variations

Harder

Add the guide hand and back up to the block.