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The next drill of the shooting segment is a lot more simple but will help you get shots off quicker and work on awkward catches called No Lace Shots. If you haven’t already been finding the laces right when you catch the ball that’s something you should work on, however in this drill you are purposely going to shoot without having your hands lined up on the laces, because in a game there isn’t always time. This drill can be done with a partner or on your own where you can either spin the ball to yourself (off the laces) or have a friend pass you the ball, also off the laces on purpose. Once you catch shoot it QUICKLY without changing your hands on the ball. Do this drill consistently and you’ll start hitting shots in games with defenders closing out and little time to gather yourself.