Catch and Shoot Drills for Basketball
Catch-and-shoot drills train the footwork, timing, and quick release that turn a pass into points. Each drill below includes a court diagram, coaching points, and variations you can drop straight into a practice plan.
11 drills
1v1 Off-Ball Screens: Create and Read
1v1 scoring game with two offensive support players who pass and set off-ball screens. The scorer plays...
2v2 Closeout:Drive or Shoot Decision
2v2 advantage game where offense attacks closeouts to create a shot, training fast decisions and simple...
3v3/4v4 Shot Selection: Paint Touch Rule
3v3 (or 4v4) with scoring incentives that teach smart shot selection by rewarding paint touches and...
Cone Handle to Catch and Shoot
A warm-up drill that combines dribbling through cones, relocating, and finishing with a catch-and-shoot...
Drive, kick, extra pass
Warmup drill to reinforce driving, kicking, and playing the extra pass from the corner.
Five-Spot Pressure Shooting
Partners complete a five-spot shooting challenge. The shooter must make 5 shots from each position before...
Full-court Layup Lines
Full-court variation of the classic warmup drill for a more active warmup. Players finish on two baskets...
Get Pin Team Shooting
Team shooting drill with a get action into a pin screen where all three players get a shot from an outside...
Pin-Down Reads
Players use a pin-down screen and read the defender’s position to choose the right exit. The shooter...
Stagger Exit Team Shooting
Team shooting drill with a stagger action where all three players get a shot from an outside passer. The...
Three-Player Drive and Kick
Three players work from outside the 3-point line on drive-and-kick passing, extra passes, and off-ball...