Team Shoot-Out Relay

Fun game

Race another team to a target number of makes.

10 min 6–16 Half court
ShootingTeamworkU8U10U12U14U16

Step-by-step walkthrough

6–16 · 1 ball and 1 hoop per team, cones to mark the spot

Get everyone ready

One team · one hoop · one ballFour-player example. 1 shoots from the marked spot; 2–4 wait in order behind it. Other teams use separate hoops. 1234

● Player / attackGold: ball

Illustrated steps · 5 seconds per step at 1×

Set up

Split into two teams, one at each hoop. Each team lines up behind a marked spot with one ball.

Look for: Rebound your own miss quickly.

Playback options
Illustrated steps · 5 seconds per step at 1×
Coach’s notes & group organisation

Split into two teams, one at each hoop. Each team lines up behind a marked spot with one ball.

  1. First player shoots until they make it, then passes to the next.
  2. Each make counts toward the team total.
  3. First team to the target (e.g. 15) wins.
  4. Move the spot each round.

Suggested reset

The shooter retrieves each miss and keeps shooting until a make. After the make, retrieve and pass the same ball to the next teammate, then join the back. Keep each team at its own hoop or clearly separated station; reset scores for a new game.

Coaching cues

  • Rebound your own miss quickly.
  • Balanced shot even under pressure.
  • Cheer your teammates on.

Adapt the challenge

Easier: Shoot from right next to the rim.

Harder: Each player must make from two different spots before handing the ball on.

Sudden death: Level the scores at one short of the target and play one shot each until someone misses.

What this drill teaches

Shooting with a team counting on you. The relay means every miss holds the whole line up, so kids feel real game-day pressure — and learn to keep the shot balanced anyway — while the team energy keeps it joyful.

In games: Builds shooters who hold their form when everyone is watching — the same composure they'll need on a free throw with the game close.

What good looks like
  • Balanced shots even mid-race
  • Sprinting to rebound their own miss
  • Loud support for whoever is shooting

U8: shoot from right next to the rim so turns come quickly. U14–U16: expect two different spots per player and nerve in sudden death.

Equipment

1 ball and 1 hoop per team, cones to mark the spot

Setup

Split into two teams, one at each hoop. Each team lines up behind a marked spot with one ball.

Steps

  1. 1First player shoots until they make it, then passes to the next.
  2. 2Each make counts toward the team total.
  3. 3First team to the target (e.g. 15) wins.
  4. 4Move the spot each round.

Coaching points

  • Rebound your own miss quickly.
  • Balanced shot even under pressure.
  • Cheer your teammates on.

Why kids love it

Team relays bring huge energy — kids shoot harder for the team.

Variations

Easier

Shoot from right next to the rim.

Harder

Each player must make from two different spots before handing the ball on.

Sudden death

Level the scores at one short of the target and play one shot each until someone misses.

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