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Shooting / 6 MINUTES

Two spots, one small step

Keep shooting form steady while choosing a distance the player can handle.

ON THE FLOOR

Half court · attack ↑
Two spots, one small step — drill diagramThe shooter begins at the nearer marker and receives the partner’s pass. The farther marker is optional; both distances must preserve the same comfortable shot.Only one step farther1212
One example at a teaching pace.
The shooter begins at the nearer marker and receives the partner’s pass. The farther marker is optional; both distances must preserve the same comfortable shot.
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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 6–8

Keep both markers close and the rim low enough for relaxed attempts. The coach can make the return pass.

Ages 9–11

Let the shooter choose whether to advance or stay close; compare balance before comparing makes.

Work & rest
Four attempts per turn, then recover while rebounding for the partner.
Look for success
Each player can identify a range where the release and landing remain comfortable.
Players

2 per basket: shooter and rebounder

Equipment

Basketball suited to the players, Two floor markers, Basket at a suitable height

Space

One basket with two short shooting spots

Set it up

Place one marker close to the basket and the second one small step farther out on the same side. One partner shoots while the other rebounds from outside the landing space.

Run the activity

  1. Take two attempts at the near marker, then describe whether the feet and finish stayed balanced.
  2. Use the farther marker only when the same comfortable motion is available. Return closer whenever the shot turns into a throw.
  3. The partner rebounds, waits for the shooter to be ready, and sends a controlled return pass.
  4. Switch roles after four attempts. Repeat on the other side of the basket; distance is an individual choice, not a race.
ONE CUE TO SAY OUT LOUD

“Same shape at the next spot.”

Watch for this

Treating the farther marker as a prize and accepting poor technique to reach it.

Make it easier

Use only the close marker and allow a catch-and-set pause before every shot.

Add a challenge

Add a third short marker, moving it in as soon as the player starts leaning or straining.

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.