Wave Shooting Drill
Purpose
Players practice their shooting fundamentals.
Drill Setup
One player stands at the left elbow. The other players form two lines under the basket.
How It Works
- First player in the left line passes to the player at the elbow. He runs at the player with his hand up and “waves” at him as he shoots.
- The passer continues to the other elbow and receives a pass from the front of the line on that side. That passer runs by the shooter and “waves” at him and then goes to the opposite elbow.
- Drill continues in this fashion.

Players shoot from the elbows during the wave drill.
Coaching Tips
Players should be moving fast – keep a rapid pace. This drill makes also makes a good conditioning drill.
Another option for the wave drill, would be to have the elbow players fake the shot and drive to the basket for a layup.