Passing: one more pass team shooting drill

This is a team shooting drill designed to emphasize one-more passing and catch-and-shoot three-point shooting. Players rotate through passing, rebounding, and shooting roles while reinforcing the habit of making the extra pass to create a better shot. Setup Split the team into two groups, with one group at each basket. Three active positions are used in the drill: Corner shooter Wing passer Rebounder under the basket The remaining players line up behind the corner shooter. One basketball starts with the wing passer and one with the rebounder if needed. Starting Positions One player under the basket (rebounder). One player on the wing with the ball (passer). One player in the corner without the ball (shooter). The rest of the players line up behind the corner shooting spot. How the Drill Works The wing passer passes the ball to the corner shooter. The corner player takes a catch-and-shoot three-pointer. After shooting, the player follows their shot and becomes the rebounder. The rebounder secures the rebound and passes the ball to the wing. The rebounder then follows their pass to the wing position. The wing player now passes the ball to the next player stepping into the corner from the line. After making the pass, the wing player moves to the end of the corner line. Players continue rotating through the three positions: shooter → rebounder → wing passer → end of the shooting line. The drill continues until the team reaches a target number of made shots. Progressions Reverse Direction After completing the drill from one side, reverse the action: The shot now comes from the wing. The pass comes from the corner. Additional Spots You can run the drill from multiple shooting locations: corner to wing wing to corner wing to wing both corners Passing Defender Variation A coach can stand between the wing and corner to simulate a defender in the passing lane. The coach can raise their hands high or low to force players to adjust their pass: pass around the defender throw bounce passes or overhead passes read the passing lane before delivering the pass Key Training Focus Catch-and-shoot three-point shooting One-more passing Ball movement and spacing Rebounding and outlet passing Quick decision making Team communication Game Translation This drill replicates common offensive situations where the ball is driven into the paint and kicked out to the perimeter. Often the first perimeter player receives the pass while a defender closes out, leaving the next player open. Players must recognize this and make the one-more pass to create a higher-quality shot. Coaching Emphasis Encourage players to move the ball quickly and decisively. Emphasize the value of the extra pass to the open shooter. Shooters should be ready with proper footwork for catch-and-shoot attempts. Rebounders should secure the ball quickly and deliver accurate outlet passes. Stress unselfish play and good communication among teammates. Recommended Usage This drill works well during: team shooting segments offensive skill development pre-practice or warm-up shooting ball movement and spacing drills It is effective for all positions and helps teams improve their ability to move the ball and find the best shot. Equipment Basketballs (1–2 per basket depending on group size)