Have Fun While You Practice - Part III

This is a game I call U-to-32 where you shoot from established spots on the court and you work on multiple aspects of your game - shooting, ball fakes, sweeping the ball, pull-up jumpers, and lay-ups.

• Start with 5 shooting spots along the 3 point arc: each baseline, each wing and the top of the key
• You make 3 moves at each spot: Shoot a 3 pointer, ball fake and sweep with a dribble to a pull-up jumper, and the same fake and sweep but this time you drive to the hoop
• Score each of the shots as follows:

1. 3 pt shot = 3 pts
2. Shot fake and dribble for mid-range jumper = 2 pts
3. Lay-up = 1 pt

• Each spot is worth a total of 6 points
• After you shoot from each spot (15 shots and a total possible points of 30) you then shoot two free throws with each one being worth 1 pt to give you a total possible score of 32

As you work on this game / drill you want to keep a few things in mind:

• If you are in 5th grade or below, avoid the 3 pt shot. Move in closer.
• Set personal goals and compete against yourself trying to improve each time
• Make the moves at game speed! Practice Hard...Play Hard!
• Include dribble moves in with the lay-ups to advance your game!

Remember...Practice Hard...PLAY HARD!!