Teach proper shooting form as soon as possible so players do not develop bad habits. Incorporate shooting drills into every practice to make sure their players are using the proper form while practicing their shot at the same time. Not everyone has the exact same form, but stress the basic fundamentals of shooting to make sure they do not stray from proper shooting techniques.
Three Finger Warm-Up
Use the pinky and ring finger of your non-shooting hand and the index finger of your shooting hand to shoot the ball, according to Coachesclipboard.net. The drill stresses shooting with the pads of your fingers with a soft touch. Start at one of the blocks and move back after each shot. Keep your shooting elbow tucked in as far as it will go so it forms a 90-degree angle. Start with the ball above your shoulder and below your ear, balancing it with your ring and pinky finger of the non-shooting hand. Release the ball and follow through with the shooting hand.
Form Shooting Drill
Stand 2 feet away from the basket with one basketball. Start with the ball on the pads of your fingers and between your shoulder and ear. Your shooting elbow should form a 90-degree angle. Line your strong foot up with the middle of the rim, and the other foot should be shoulder length apart. Bend your knees and release the basketball with your shooting hand and your weak hand hanging at your side, according to breakthroughbasketball.com. Repeat practicing this shot 10 times, and move back when you are comfortable shooting this way.
Front of Board
Line up a few feet away from the hoop, and pick a target to aim for on the backboard. Use proper shooting form with your elbow at a 90-degree angle, lined up with your target and the ball on the pads of your fingers between your ear and shoulder, according to coachesclipboard.net. Follow through and extend your shooting arm straight. Try to hit your target so the ball bounces back to where you are standing.
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