Below is J.J. Redick going through a series of shots he likes to work on when facing a closeout situation. He has five that he works from in his shooting workout. The question is, what shots are your players working on in the off-season. Don't assume they know what they need to be shooting.
Thoughts on developing an off-season program should include:
GAME SHOTS: Give your players the shots they need to hit for you as it relates to how you play offensively. I was impressed that Redick had a routine for attacking closeouts. Have a plan of what is important to your offensive success and work your off-season program around that.
GAME SPEED: You players must know that game shots much be at game speed. Be quick, but don't hurry. Using a stop watch or clock can assist in creating a sense of urgency.
TECHNIQUE: Make sure you give them one simple teaching point for the drill that will help them with better execution. They don't need a huge laundry list to follow -- because they won't.
MEASURE: A method of measuring makes is important. The ability to chart improvement will help with their motivation.
FORM SHOOTING: While game shots at game speed are important, players should find time for basic form shooting to reinforce the fundamentals of their basic shot.
