Shot selection

Place limitations on players. Players must understand what is a good shot for them. In general, players should be able to hit a shot better than 50% of the time in practice drills in order for it to be considered a good game shot. For three point shots, players should hit better than 35% from that range in practice in order to look to shoot that shot in a game. You should want your best shooters shooting most of the shots.

Good teams rarely take the first shot they see because they understand that the second or third look is usually better. Of course, when I use the term "good" team, I'm referring to a team that passes the ball well. They also understand spacing and how to move productively without the ball. These teams almost always break down a defense and create high percentage shots.

Two other important reasons not to take the first shot that you see is that quick shots can make it tough for offensive rebounders to be in position for the rebound and for others to get back in defensive transition.

One last thing on shot select, it's wise to discourage your post players from taking three point shots. I want our post players to be offensive rebounders and physical, inside players. It depends on personnel and the type of offense you want to run, but in any case, coaching shot selection will certainly help your team to get better quality possessions. Andn the long run, your team will play closer to its potential.