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Shooting / 8 MINUTES

Create a clean outside look

Execute a coordinated sideline inbound pass that creates a clean, balanced perimeter jump shot within comfortable team range.

ON THE FLOOR

Half court · attack ↑
Create a clean outside look — drill diagram1 inbounds from outside the sideline. 2 is set before 3 cuts outside for a clean catch; two defenders provide guided pressure. Use a closer range when needed.3 uses set screenOpen shot or return to safety123XX
1 inbounds from outside the sideline. 2 is set before 3 cuts outside for a clean catch; two defenders provide guided pressure. Use a closer range when needed.
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Motion is off with your reduced-motion preference. The setup and action paths show the rep.

Players

3 offense and 2 guided defenders: 5–10 players

Equipment

1 basketball, 2 cones

Space

Half court with sideline out-of-bounds line

Set it up

One passer stands on the sideline. Two offensive players line up near the lane line. Two passive defenders match up. The remaining players wait on the baseline to rotate.

Run the activity

  1. The inbounder signals the start. The screener is fully stationary before the shooter cuts past them to a visible outside receiving window.
  2. The inbounder passes only when the shooter is open, then steps onto the court to become a safe return target.
  3. The shooter catches on balance. Take the clean shot if open; if contested, pass to the now-inbounds safety player instead of forcing it.
  4. Use legal three-point range only when the player has the strength and form for it. At closer range this teaches the same outside-look pattern but does not count as a three. Rotate roles each rep.
ONE CUE TO SAY OUT LOUD

“Set the screen, step into the catch”

Watch for this

Shooters heaving from beyond their natural range and breaking shooting form rather than stepping in for an open, confident shot.

Make it easier

Remove defenders entirely so the screen and timing of the cut are clear and uncontested.

Add a challenge

Allow the trailing defender to play live defense around the screen once the cut begins.