You do not need a full court to improve your shot. These seven drills work in a driveway, garage or even a bedroom.
1. Lying backspin drill
Lie on your back and shoot the ball straight up with a full wrist snap. Goal: perfect backspin. 3 sets of 15.
2. Wall-sit holds
3 x 30 seconds. Builds the leg strength behind your jump shot.
3. One-hand form shooting
Kneel or stand close to the rim (or a wall target). Shoot with only your shooting hand and a straight elbow. 3 x 15.
4. Towel drill
Hold a rolled towel under your shooting armpit to keep the elbow tucked while you shoot form shots.
5. Stationary ball-handling and shot-prep
Dribble twice, then rise into a shooting pocket. 20 reps with perfect footwork.
6. Mirror form check
Stand sideways to a mirror and go through your shot slowly with no ball. Check elbow, wrist and follow-through.
7. Film-and-review
Film 5 shots from the side. Watch them in slow motion and write down one thing to fix.
A simple weekly plan
| Day | Focus |
|---|---|
| Mon | Drills 1, 3 |
| Tue | Drills 2, 6 |
| Wed | Rest or film review |
| Thu | Drills 4, 5 |
| Fri | Drill 7, then compare to last week |
Put numbers on it
HoopArea scores each filmed shot out of 10 and tracks progress over time, so you know whether your at-home work is paying off.
See your own shot scored. Film one jump shot and HoopArea maps your joints and scores your form out of 10, with the exact fixes. Download HoopArea free on the App Store