Master On The Move Shooting: Elevate Your Game Speed Accuracy
Stationary shooting helps build your form, but the game of basketball is played in constant motion. The On The Move shooting drill is essential for guards and wings who need to learn how to sprint into a shot, control their momentum, and execute with precision while fatigued. By combining high-intensity conditioning with technical shooting mechanics, this drill simulates the physical demands of coming off screens or relocating on the perimeter during the fourth quarter of a tight game.
How to Perform This Drill
- Setup: Begin underneath the basket with a rebounder (or shooting machine) located in the paint with a ball.
- Sprint: Explode out to the short corner (approximately 15 feet out), simulating a hard cut off a baseline screen.
- Catch: Receive the pass while planting your inside foot, instantly squaring your shoulders and hips to the rim.
- Execute: Rise up vertically without drifting, release the shot at the apex of your jump, and hold your follow-through.
- Relocate: Immediately after the shot hits the rim or net, cut hard diagonally across the lane to the opposite elbow.
- Repeat: Continue this pattern—moving between corners and elbows on both sides of the court—for a set time (e.g., 2 minutes) or a specific number of made shots.
Why This Drill Works
This drill bridges the critical gap between block practice and live gameplay by forcing you to organize your body mechanics while your heart rate is elevated. It specifically targets your footwork and balance, teaching you how to decelerate instantly and transfer horizontal momentum into a vertical lift—a prerequisite for being an elite shooter. Furthermore, the constant movement forces you to locate the rim quickly and adjust your eyes, replicating the visual processing speed required in high-level competition.
Pro Tips
- Target Hands: Don't wait for the ball to find you; show your passer ten fingers and a target area before you arrive at your spot to speed up your release.
- Inside-Outside Footwork: To stop your momentum efficiently, plant your inside foot (the foot closest to the basket) first, then swing your outside foot around to square up.
- Stick the Landing: Focus on landing in the exact same spot you jumped from; if you are landing forward or to the side, your balance is off.
- Championship Pace: Do not jog between spots. The separation you get in a game is determined by the speed of your cut, so treat every relocation like a sprint.
