The document outlines a 1-week training program for basketball players focusing on improving scoring abilities through various drills and exercises. Each day's session emphasizes different skills such as finishing through contact, shooting under pressure, and transition scoring, with a structured warm-up and specific drills for skill development. Key focus areas include consistency, high intensity, shooting range, and conditioning to enhance overall performance.
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1-Week Prolific Scorer
The document outlines a 1-week training program for basketball players focusing on improving scoring abilities through various drills and exercises. Each day's session emphasizes different skills such as finishing through contact, shooting under pressure, and transition scoring, with a structured warm-up and specific drills for skill development. Key focus areas include consistency, high intensity, shooting range, and conditioning to enhance overall performance.
Focus: Attacking the basket, finishing through contact, and creative
rim finishes.
Duration: 1.5 hours
1. Dynamic Warm-Up (10 minutes)
Jog baseline-to-baseline with controlled ball-handling: crossovers, in-and-outs, and between-the-legs dribbles. Arm swings, high knees, and lunges to activate the core and legs. 2. Mikan Drill (15 minutes) Start with traditional Mikan finishes (20 makes each hand). Reverse Mikans (20 total). Hop Finishes: Alternate between finishing off two feet with a soft touch. Explosive Mikans: Focus on jumping quickly after each make to simulate quick-footed finishes around defenders. 3. Power & Contact Finishes (20 minutes) Power Layups: Use a defender (real or imaginary) for contact finishing. Focus on exploding to the basket for strong finishes. Perform 15 makes from each side of the hoop. Euro-Step Finishes: Perform 15 makes with strong footwork and control. Step-Through Finishes: Perform 15 makes on each side, using strong body control and finishing in traffic. 4. One-On-One Attacks (20 minutes) Isolation Finishing: Start from the perimeter and isolate. Attack the basket with different moves like crossover drives, spin moves, and step-backs. Perform 10 drives to the basket on each side, using a variety of finishes: layups, floaters, reverse layups, and contact finishes. 5. Free Throws (10 minutes) Shoot 10 sets of 2 free throws after each full-court sprint. Focus on maintaining composure under fatigue. Tuesday: Shooting with Range & Speed
Focus: Shooting under pressure, range extension, and quick release
shooting.
Duration: 1.5 hours
1. Dynamic Warm-Up (10 minutes)
Focus on agility: defensive slides, crossovers, and quick feet. Ball-handling: pound dribbles, quick change-of-direction, and low- to-the-ground drills. 2. Catch-and-Shoot Three-Point Series (20 minutes) Use 5 spots on the floor: corners, wings, top of the key. Perform catch-and-shoot threes, focusing on quick release and maintaining balance. Make 10 shots from each spot (50 total). Add intensity by varying footwork (step-in, one-dribble pull-up) on each attempt. 3. Off-the-Dribble Shooting (20 minutes) Crossover Pull-Up: Start at the top of the key, crossover dribble into a jump shot. Perform 10 makes from both sides. Hesitation Pull-Up: Start from the wing, use hesitation dribbles to break down the defense and pull-up for a jumper. Perform 10 makes from both sides. Step-Back Threes: Perform 10 makes from both sides. 4. Shooting on the Move (20 minutes) Sprint to a spot on the floor (wing, top, or corner), receive a pass (real or imagined), and shoot on the move. Focus on quick release and footwork, and try to shoot in rhythm without slowing down. Make 5 shots from each spot, 15 total. Repeat for catch-and-shoot mid-range shots after sprinting. 5. Quick Release & Shooting Under Fatigue (10 minutes) Sprint full-court, then immediately take a three-point shot from the corner. Repeat for 10 shots from each corner. Focus on maintaining form under fatigue Thursday: Finishing in Transition & Advanced Moves
Focus: Transition scoring, finishing on the move, and creating space
with advanced moves.
Duration: 1.5 hours
1. Dynamic Warm-Up (10 minutes)
Jogging with controlled ball-handling and quick movements. Focus on reaction time: sprint and stop, then explode into a move. 2. Transition Finishing (20 minutes) Full-Court Transition Drills: Sprint the length of the court, finish at the rim after a quick stop at the top or wings. Focus on going full- speed while finishing around a defender. Alternate between power finishes and finesse finishes (finger rolls, floaters). Perform 10 makes per side, using different types of finishes. 3. Isolation & Advanced Scoring Moves (20 minutes) Crossover to Step-Back: Start from the top of the key, perform a crossover, then step back into a jumper. Make 10 from both sides. Spin Move to Finish: Attack from the wing, perform a spin move, and finish at the rim. Make 10 from each side. Fake Pass and Finish: Use a fake pass to set up a drive and finish. Perform 10 makes from each side. 4. One-on-One Attack (20 minutes) Start at the wing or top of the key, use a variety of moves to break down the defender (e.g., crossover, between-the-legs, hesitation). Finish at the rim with either a floater, reverse, or euro-step. Perform 10 one-on-one attacks from both sides. 5. Free Throws with Pressure (10 minutes) After each transition or move, shoot 2 free throws. Focus on making each shot with full mental concentration. Perform 10 sets. Friday: High-Volume Shooting & Game Simulation
Focus: High-volume shooting, in-game shot creation, and shot
selection.
Duration: 1.5 hours
1. Dynamic Warm-Up (10 minutes)
Ball handling with movement: in-and-out dribbles, pound dribbles, crossover moves. Full-court sprints with ball control to get the body loose. 2. 5 Spot Shooting Drill (20 minutes) 5 spots around the arc: corners, wings, top of the key. Take 5 shots per spot (25 total). Vary footwork (step-in, hop) and focus on a quick release. Add a dribble move before each shot (e.g., crossover or hesitation). 3. Shooting Off Screens & Movement (20 minutes) Run off an imaginary screen (use cones or markers as screens). Catch the ball and shoot a quick jumper. Make 10 shots per spot (5 spots). Focus on timing and catching in rhythm. 4. Game Situation Shooting (20 minutes) Simulate a variety of game situations: End of shot clock: shoot with 2 seconds left after a quick dribble or pass. Pick-and-roll shooting: come off a fake screen and shoot a jumper. Contested shooting: simulate a defender’s hand in your face. Perform 10 shots each situation. 5. Pressure Free Throws (10 minutes) Finish the workout by shooting 2 free throws after each 3-pointer. Try to match your performance by hitting the free throws at a high percentage. Perform 10 sets. Key Focus Areas:
Consistency: Track your shooting percentages, finishes,
and free throws daily. High Intensity: Each drill should be done at game speed, replicating live-game conditions. Range & Versatility: Work on shooting from various spots and situations to become an unpredictable scorer. Conditioning: Be sure to incorporate conditioning by shooting after intense drills to simulate game fatigue.
This program will push you to develop explosive finishing,
high-pressure shooting, and scoring versatility that WILL TURN YOU INTO A PROLIFIC SCORER that scores whenever he feels like
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