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Team challenges / 8 MINUTES

Five spots, shared personal best

Compete against a shared previous score while keeping each shooter within useful range.

ON THE FLOOR

Half court · attack ↑
Five spots, shared personal best — drill diagram1 takes a shot at one of five personally adjusted spots, 2 rebounds and 3 supplies the next pass. Only one shooter is active at a time, and roles rotate after five attempts.Adjust range for each shooter123
1 takes a shot at one of five personally adjusted spots, 2 rebounds and 3 supplies the next pass. Only one shooter is active at a time, and roles rotate after five attempts.
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Motion is off with your reduced-motion preference. The setup and action paths show the rep.

MAKE IT FIT YOUR GROUP

Coach the players in front of you.

Ages 9–11

Keep markers close and adjust them per child; a three-point line is not a required spot.

Ages 12–14

Add a controlled approach to the catch only if range and legal footwork remain sound.

Work & rest
Five attempts, then recover while passing or rebounding; pause after every player has shot.
Look for success
Every player gets the same number of attempts and can repeat balanced shots at an appropriate range.
Players

3 per basket: shooter, rebounder and passer

Equipment

One basketball, Basket, Five floor markers

Space

Five comfortable shooting spots around one basket

Set it up

Mark five spots at distances each shooter can reach comfortably. One shoots, one rebounds and one passes from outside the landing path. Set a short round of one attempt at each spot.

Run the activity

  1. The shooter takes one balanced attempt at each marker, waiting until the rebounder clears the landing area before the next shot.
  2. The rebounder controls the ball and sends it to the passer, who returns a catchable feed to the next spot.
  3. Rotate after five attempts so every player shoots. Keep a shared total and also name one balanced attempt for each shooter.
  4. Rest and repeat one round against the team’s own first total. Bring a marker closer whenever reaching it damages the release.
ONE CUE TO SAY OUT LOUD

“Good range. Ready feet. Help the next shooter.”

Watch for this

Using the same distant markers for everyone or rushing shots to beat another group’s score.

Make it easier

Use three close spots and allow a full catch-and-set pause.

Add a challenge

Vary the approach to a spot while keeping the same personal shooting range and five-attempt turn.

Coaching references

Original HoopSketch activity and drawing. These references informed the coaching principles; the age fit, constraints and pacing are our editorial guidance. Adjust to readiness and your league’s rules.

Age and development framework

References checked October 22, 2026. Basketball-coach review pending.