Attacking & Scoring

A Husky Pup is learning the fundamentals of shooting: using one hand to shoot and shooting layups with proper form. They are practicing the Level 1 spots. 

See proper layup form

See proper shooting form below. Note that every player's form will be slightly different but at this age let's aim for what is comfortable:
Video 1

Video 2

You can release the ball last off the middle finger, split finger, or index finger. I believe the best current shooters use middle finger but your own hand anatomy can shape this and NBA players may differ.

A Trail Runner, now on level 2 spots, is focusing on keeping good form at game speed. 

See how to catch, turn and shoot; and rip through

A Husky ready for the Sled Team is now learning basic moves and counter-moves to get to their level 3 spots. They are getting comfortable scoring from multiple starting positions: off the dribble, back to the basket, or catch and release.

See how to execute: the baby hook, the turnaround, and the euro-step into a floater

A Trailblazer is now extending their range as they move to level 4 spots. They are using both hands to score in the paint and introducing higher degree of difficult moves such as step throughs, wrong-foot layups/reverses, as well as scoring off balance.

A Pack Leader has extended their range to the 3-point line and is comfortable from every spot. They are committed to honing their scoring craft, working on an ultra-fast release, shooting 500 shots a day, and getting to their spots with high degree of difficulty moves such as stepbacks. A Pack Leader differentiates themselves with the ability to make tough baskets in isolation, even against tight coverage, and can be a go-to scorer in crunch time.