Read our quick tips on how to improve your shooting, dribbling and passing technique! Shooting – When practicing by yourself, start in close to the basket, right in front of the hoop. Shoot at least 25 shots from four feet and in, without moving. Take your time and slow down each shot. Think about the correct form (ball resting in the hand, non-shooting hand, arm position, etc.) before each shot. Take your time! Hold and exaggerate your follow through on every shot. Only then