How to do the drill
- Set your feet comfortably and look at the target.
- Extend legs and shooting arm smoothly; the other hand supports the ball.
- Finish balanced. Stay close until the release feels comfortable.
Dosage and rest
3 × 5 attempts; a short rest between sets.
Common error and correction
Heaving with the whole body: move closer or lower the hoop.
Make it easier
Practise the release towards a low target.
Next challenge
Add one step before the shot.
Use a safe space and age-appropriate supervision. Stop if pain or dizziness occurs and tell an adult or coach.
Evidence and guidance: [shot]
An educational adaptation. Sets, duration and sequence are editorial suggestions informed by the cited sources, not an individual prescription or a named coach’s exact programme. A coach adjusts for experience, maturity and total load.