Make ten and step back is a very simple shooting drill that will produce effective results. Start by positioning your son or daughter a few feet away from the rim, between the baseline (underneath the hoop) and free throw line. Once they are positioned the goal is to make ten shots in a row before they take a few more steps back. During this drill you want to focus on form, making sure their elbow is tucked in and they are extending their hand to finish the shot. Once they have made ten in a row they can keep stepping back until they are behind the free throw line. In order to work on side shots you can repeat the same drill.
This drill is not met to be fast, it’s about focusing on their shot and making sure fundamentals are down. It also helps with goal setting and tracking results. If ten is too high then you can start with 2 or maybe 5.
A simple drill, but remember it’s all the little things that add up to achieve greatness and excel in game time situations. So make ten and step back!
by Stacey Atkinson