Block shooting teaches the finish near the basket. The blocks are the spots right next to the basket at the baseline. These are high-percentage spots. Build confidence with close shots.
What you need: Basketball. Two kids per pair. Both blocks marked or used naturally.
Setup: One shooter on the left block (baseline, left side of basket). One passer inside the lane passing to them.
How to run it:
- Passer passes from inside the paint to the shooter on the block.
- Shooter catches and shoots immediately. Close range, 4-5 feet.
- After 5 shots, shooter moves to the right block.
- Do 5 shots from the right block.
- Rotate roles. Do 2 rounds per player.
What to watch: Are they making the shots? At this distance, they should make most. If they’re missing, it’s a form issue. Check the follow-through.
If they’re struggling: Move even closer (3 feet). Use a lower hoop. Reduce to 3 shots per block.
If they’ve got it: Add a defender playing soft pressure on the shooter. Adds game-like defense.