Low Basket Shooting
Shooting at low baskets: introduction to basketball shooting technique.
How to play
- Explain the stance: feet shoulder-width apart, elbow under the ball, eyes on the rim.
- Shots from very close to the basket.
- Shots from three different spots.
- "Around the world": score from five spots to complete the round.
Rules
- One ball per basket at a time.
- Get your rebound and pass to the next shooter.
Variations
Easier
Very low basket and smaller ball.
Standard
Three shooting spots.
Harder
Shots after a dribble or after receiving a pass.
Adaptations
- Limited mobility: seated shooting with the basket at their height.
- Lower strength: lighter ball.
Learning goals
- Learn basic shooting technique.
- Improve accuracy.
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