Shooting Golf
Get around a course of shooting spots in the fewest shots.
What this drill teaches
Consistency over flash. Golf scoring means every single shot counts toward the total, so the reward goes to the player who sets their feet and repeats their form — not the one who banks in a lucky bomb.
In games: Builds shot selection — the habit of taking the smart, makeable shot rather than the hero shot — which is the difference on game day between good and wasted possessions.
- Feet set and balanced before every attempt
- No score-chasing heaves from silly spots
- Honest scorecards, even on bad holes
U10: all holes close to the rim, celebrating any completed round. U14–U16: expect scoring against par and smart pair tactics in the scramble.
Equipment
1 ball per hoop, cones
Setup
Set 6–9 shooting spots ('holes') around the floor.
Steps
- 1Play the holes in order, one shooting spot at a time.
- 2Count how many shots to make it from each spot.
- 3Add up your score over all the holes.
- 4Lowest total wins, like golf.
Coaching points
- Take your time and set your feet.
- Play the smart shot, not the hero shot.
- Keep an honest scorecard.
Why kids love it
The golf scoring makes every shot matter and rewards consistency over flash.
Variations
All holes close to the rim, par 1.
Score against par at every hole — a birdie takes a shot off your total, a bogey adds one.
Play in pairs and take the better ball at each hole.