Jerry Mac Fund

Level: CYO, High School, College
Shot Location: Tamalpais High School, Marin County, California
Instructor: Caren Horstmayer
Notes: This drill is designed for repetition of the move under pressure, using both sides of the court.  Keep track of how many made in this amount of time.  Give them a goal of how many should make each time they do this and challenge them to get more.   The moves in this video are counter moves to each other. (more…)

Level: Junior High, High School, College, Pro
Shot Location: Tamalpais High School, Marin County, California
Instructor: Tom Poser
Notes: At the very highest levels of basketball solid offensive players always have the advantage because they know where they are going to go and what they are going to do.  They also always have a counter move prepared and drilled into their subconscious through practice so that if they are ever stopped they have a solution prepared.  As an example, if you can shoot and make a jumpshot, then you force the defender to guard you closely.  But if you can drive hard to the basket you force a defender to back off and play the dribble.  Therefore if you can make a great shot fake, getting the defender to challenge your shot by jumping in the air, you create an easy driving opportunity to the rim for a score. (more…)

Level: CYO, Junior High, High School
Shot Location: The Branson School, Marin County, California
Instructor: Max Shapiro
Notes: There is a very specific way to shoot a basketball that clearly increases your ability to make baskets.  How you set up your shot, where you hold your elbow prior to shooting, where you aim when you shoot (up not out), and how you release the basketball with a follow through all determine (more…)

Level: Junior High, High School
Shot Location: The Branson School, Marin County, California
Instructor: Max Shapiro
Notes: Max explains a great way to learn how to shoot the ball the right way by practicing close to the rim standing still.  This method simplifies the shooting process and focuses in on the most important details such as follow through, shot-height, and smooth release. Any and every player that is trying to become a solid shooter needs to spend time in the driveway (more…)

Level: Junior High, High School, College, Pro
Shot Location: The Branson School, Marin County, California
Instructor: Tom Poser
Notes: Shooting the ball well while you are tired and worn out is one of the hardest parts of the game.  Players break down in the fourth quarter and shooting percentages drop dramatically.  If you watch NBA games you will see which players have worked hard in the off-season and which simply shot some shots and called it quits.  This drill is designed to break you down, (more…)