Cone Knockout Shooting Race

Teams race to clear cones placed at different shooting spots. Each team must make a shot from a cone to clear it, then bring the cone to half court. First team to clear all cones wins.

Instructions

1. Set 8 cones on each half court at varied shot locations, from layups to 3-point shots.
2. Divide players into two teams, one team on each half court.
3. On “go,” the first player from each team dribbles to any cone and shoots from that spot.
4. If the shot is made, the shooter brings that cone back to half court and the next teammate goes.
5. If the shot is missed, the cone stays in place and the next teammate goes.
6. Continue until one team removes all cones. That team wins.

Coaching Points

• Sprint into each shot under control
• Rebound misses quickly and move the ball to the next shooter
• Let players organize their own passing, rebounding, and shot-order strategy

Variations

• Adjust cone locations and number of cones based on age and shooting range
• Require a set number of makes to clear a cone
• Require a set number of makes in a row to clear a cone
• Require every team member to score from a cone before that cone can be removed

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