Contest Shooting: double pass partner exchange shots

This is a two-player shooting drill. One player starts with a ball and their heels just inside the three-point line. The second player starts under the basket with one foot inside the restricted area, also holding a ball. How It Works: The player under the basket begins dribbling. At any moment, they throw a chest pass to the player inside the three-point line. On the catch, that player immediately throws a bounce pass back to the passer, effectively exchanging balls. After delivering the bounce pass, the perimeter player quickly steps behind the three-point line for a shot. Meanwhile, the player who initiated the chest pass collects the bounce pass and sprints out to contest the three-point shot — while keeping the ball in their hands during the contest. After the shot, players reset or rotate. Focus Points: This drill works on quick hands, reaction passing, and shooting without knowing exactly when the pass is coming. The shooter must step into the three cleanly and shoot under pressure. The defender controls the timing of the drill and must close out under control with high hands, contesting without fouling. It also develops coordination by handling and contesting with a ball in hand.