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‘7 Drill’ Tests Form As Fatigue Mounts
WHY USE IT
Get players out of the stand-still shooting funk in the offseason by suggesting this game, which requires constant movement.SET UP
The drill requires a shooter and a rebounder. Eventually, the rebound gets an opportunity to shoot and compete against the first shooter’s score.HOW TO PLAY
The initial shooter takes the first shot from an elbow. Make the shot and sprint to the opposite sideline, then move to that sideline’s elbow as the rebounder gathers the ball [1]. The rebounder passes to the shooter, who takes the shot. Make it and continue the movement by running to the opposite side. Miss it (as shown) and the shooter rebounds the ball [2]. Grab the missed shot, shoot the layout, sprint to the opposite sideline and move to the elbow. The rebounder grabs the ball after the layup and readies to pass to the elbow [3].
TECHNIQUE
A made shot is+1 and a missed shot is -1. Shoot for two minutes and the goal is to score 5 to 7 points. Players should make their own goal and realize some NBA players struggle to get to 7.Things to consider:
Here are some things you might think about Click on any of the items to get advice from our coaching assistant.
What is the '7 Drill' and what is its primary purpose?What equipment and roles are required to set up the drill (shooter, rebounder)?How does the shooter move and where do shots start (elbow to opposite sideline/elbow)?What happens after a made shot versus a missed shot (sprint to opposite sideline, rebounder pass, layout on miss)?How is scoring calculated (+1 made, −1 missed) and what is the two‑minute target score range?Why use this drill in the offseason and how does constant movement address stand‑still shooting issues?How can the rebounder later switch to shooting and compete against the first shooter's score?
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