Game version
Shooting gallery: two teams of two take turns at the hoop from marked spots, and each team adds up only its own makes.
Free Throw Routine
Create a calm, repeatable free throw routine and track your percentage.
By Coach Evan Waechtler Youth coach (U11, Cache Valley, Utah) and founder of SSTracker Updated October 30, 2026
Set up
Pick a routine: deep breath, two dribbles, spin the ball, shoot. Use it every time.
Core: Free-throw line. Beat your own best of makes out of 10.
- Ages
- 7 and up
- Time
- 10 min
- Players
- Just you
- Space
- Gym or court
- Bring
- Basketball, hoop
- Level · skill
- Beginner · Shooting
The steps
How it works
- Pick a routine: deep breath, two dribbles, spin the ball, shoot. Use it every time.
- Shoot 2 free throws at a time, then rebound and reset.
- Take 20 total and record makes.
- Finish by making 3 in a row before you stop.
Coaching point
Same routine, every time, even when tired.
Make it fun
Play it, don't drill it
Challenge
Pick a spot: Less (close), Core (free-throw line), More (a step back). Beat your own best of makes out of 10.
Story
You are an astronaut and the hoop is the docking port, so every make is a perfect landing.
My best
Beat your own count
Beat your own best of makes out of 10. Only your own number counts: today against last time.
Practice makes progress
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