Time is No Excuse, Part II

A few days ago I posted a blog on how you don't need a lot of time to get in a good shooting workout. To prove what I was talking about I made 125 shots in 35 minutes with the use of a rim reducer and without a rebounder. I then challenged players to make 150 shots within 35 minutes. Today I did just that. I went to the gym and used my phone as a stopwatch to keep up with my 35 minutes. I made a total of 212 shots in 35 minutes. Of those shots, 27 were free throws and 50 were 3 pointers. I made a variety of different shots. Shots were made off the dribble, on the move, off different cuts, and off self passes. This workout was done for a reason. It proves that if you have 30 to 35 minutes you can get in a good efficient shooting workout. Don't shoot for 2 hours if you can get it done in 1 hour or 45 minutes. Make your workouts efficient. It's not always about how many shots you put up but how may put in. Set a goal, have a plan, and go full speed on your shooting drills. Since I made 212 shots in 35 minutes then varsity high school and college players should be able to make 250 or more shots in that same time frame under the same conditions. Get to the gym and get after it.

Time is No Excuse

After a recent training session I had I decided to stick around and get a short shooting workout in. I didn't have much time so I wanted to get in as many shots as possible in 30 to 40 minutes. I was by myself so I didn't have a rebounder and I used a rim reducer. The rim reducer I used was made by Competitive Edge and it made the rim 16 inches in width and it sits 1 inch higher than the rim to improve shooting form and optimal arc. In 30-35 minutes I was able to make 125 shots plus some free throws. I made 100 shots inside the arc and 25 shots from 3. There was a variety of shots taken and made. Shots off the pass (self pass), off the dribble, off various pivots, fakes, etc. So if you are a player in middle school, high school, or even a college player all you need is a little time to get in a good workout. Your shooting workouts are about being efficient. It's not how many shots you take but how may you make. I showed that I could make 125 shots in 30-35 minutes with a rim reducer so that means players should be able to make 150-175 shots in the same time without a rim reducer. Go to the gym with a plan and get after it. Now you can't say you don't have enough time to get to the gym.