How to Improve Jump Shooting
A team that can consistently make 15-foot jump shots is very difficult to defend. This article focuses on a drill that will improve the shooting while providing gamelike conditions. The drill is called "Boston Elbow."
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Instructions
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Players form a line at the left wing going out towards the sideline. The first person in line should be just behind the 3-point line and about 4 feet below the free throw line extended. The second and third players in line start with a ball.
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The first player in line quickly runs across the lane to the block and makes a sharp cut back across the lane to the elbow (the elbow is the point where the free throw line and the lane line meet).
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Once the player is almost to the elbow, he calls "ball." The first person in line delivers a crisp chest pass to the player at the elbow who squares up to the basket and takes a jump shot. The shooter gets his own rebound, dribbles along the baseline and passes the ball to the next person in line that does not have a ball.
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After making the pass to the elbow, the player runs across the lane and makes the cut back to the elbow to receive her pass for a jump shot.
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The drill is continuous with the players going from passer to shooter to back in line again.
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Tips & Warnings
This drill should be done from sides of the court.
Increase the focus of the team by counting the number made in a minute or number made in a row. You can also increase focus by having a competition to see how many each group can make in a minute.
Good passing form is essential (see eHow articles on Passing).
When the player catches the ball at the elbow, it is important that he squares up to the basket and shoots with proper form.
You can increase game conditions by placing a coach or manager next to the elbow with their hands up to simulate a defender on the shot.
