Quick summary
- Separate technique reps from game-speed reps.
- Shoot from actions your role actually uses.
- Track makes, misses, and fatigue.
A useful shooting workout has structure. It separates mechanics from game-speed shots, then finishes with pressure that looks like a real possession.
Do not count only attempts. Count makes from specific spots, footwork types, and fatigue levels.
1) Form and touch
Start close to the rim with clean balance, release, and follow-through. This is quality control, not conditioning.
2) Footwork before range
Guards and wings need one-two steps, hop footwork, relocation catches, and drift footwork before they add deeper range.
3) Shoot from role spots
A wing who lives in the corner should shoot corner threes, 45-degree lifts, and attack closeouts. A guard needs pull-ups, slot threes, and movement catches.
4) Add fatigue and decisions
End with game-speed sequences: sprint, catch, decide, shoot or drive. Record makes so progress is visible.
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