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Jr. HEAT Gym

This is your go-to resource for at-home drills, workouts and instructional tips that'll keep your game growing. Our Jr. HEAT skills coaches are taking you through a 20-minute training session that focuses on a specific part of your game. Finish strong!

Coaches Corner

Coaches CornerTips & Tricks

Ball Handling Part 1

Always listen to your coach. So before you put in the work, hear what Jr. HEAT Head Coach Tony Fiorentino has to say about Ball Handling.

Shooting Part 1

Your shot always has room for improvement. It's all about proper techniques and repetition. Pay attention to these tips on shooting from Coach Fiorentino.

Post Moves

The game of basketball has changed over the years. One thing that hasn't changed is that your game isn't complete without a post game. Check out these tips to improve your post game from coach.

Drives to the Basket

Just like ball-handling and shooting, finishing can be improved by working on it daily. Check out these tips on how to improve on driving to the basket.

Shooting Part 2

Every young basketball player grows up wanting to shoot the ball like Ray Allen, Steph Curry, Glen Rice or Reggie Miller. But not every player will put in the work. Check out these tips below to elevate your shot.

Ball Handling Part 2

The game of basketball is all about control of the ball. The better your handles are, the better player you are. Make sure to add these ball handling tips to elevate your game.

JR. HEAT HOOP SCHOOL

Every week, Coach Andrew Moran of the Miami Hoop School will walk you through 3 different drills to help you refine the finer points of your game.

BALL HANDLING

Ball Handling 1

Drill Name: Ball Control Push Cross Series

Series 1:

  • Right Hand Push Cross (3 sets x 30 secs)
  • Left Hand Push Cross (3 sets x 30 secs)

Series 2:

  • Push Cross Behind the Back Alternating Hands (2 sets x 1 Min)

Series 3:

  • Push Cross Under the Legs Alternating Hands (2 sets x 1 Min)

Series 4:

  • 1 Dribble Push Cross- Behind the Back Alternating Hands (3 sets x 30 secs)

Ball Handling 2

Drill Name: Ball Control Stationary Feet Series

Series 1:

  • Crossover Right to Left (3 sets x 30 secs)
  • Crossover Left to Right (3 sets x 30 secs)

Series 2:

  • Right Hand Between the Legs Behind the Back (2 sets x 1 Min)
  • Left Hand Between the Legs Behind the Back (2 sets x 1 Min)

Series 3:

  • Right Hand Double Behind the Back (3 sets x 30 secs)
  • Left Hand Double Behind the Back (3 sets x 30 secs)

Ball Handling 3

Drill Name: Ball Control with "Drop" Footwork Series

Series 1:

  • Between the Legs "Drop" Split Alternating Hands (3 sets x 30 secs)

Series 2:

  • Behind the Back "Drop" Split Alternating Hands (3 sets x 30 secs)

Series 3:

  • Right Hand Double Behind the Back (3 sets x 30 secs)
  • Left Hand Double Behind the Back (3 sets x 30 secs)

SHOOTING PART 1

Ball Shooting 1

Drill Name: Shooting Warm Ups Series

Series 1:

  • One Handed Follow Through Warm Up (15 Makes from 5 feet away)

Series 2:

  • Floor Taps (15 Makes from 5 feet away)

Series 3:

  • Left Footed Floor Taps (10 Makes from 5 feet away)
  • Right Footed Floor Taps (10 Makes from 5 feet away)

Ball Shooting 2

Drill Name: Pull Up Jumpers Series

Series 1:

  • Right Handed One Dribble Pull Ups (3 consecutive makes x 5 sets)
  • Left Handed One Dribble Pull Ups (3 consecutive makes x 5 sets)

Series 2:

  • Right Handed Behind The Back Speed Stop Pull Up (3 consecutive makes x 5 sets)
  • Left Handed Behind The Back Speed Stop Pull Up (3 consecutive makes x 5 sets)

Ball Shooting 3

Drill Name: Corner Drifts and Wing Lifts Shooting Series

Series 1:

  • Right Corner Drift Catch and Shoot (3 consecutive makes x 5 sets)
  • Left Corner Drift Catch and Shoot (3 consecutive makes x 5 sets)

Series 2:

  • Right Wing Lifts Catch and Shoot (3 consecutive makes x 5 sets)
  • Left Wing Lifts Catch and Shoot (3 consecutive makes x 5 sets)

FINISHING AROUND THE RIM

Pointer 1

Drill Name: EuroStep Series

Series 1:

  • Right to Left EuroStep (10 Reps x 3 Sets)

Series 2:

  • Left to Right EuroStep (10 Reps x 3 Sets)

Pointer 2

Drill Name: Floaters Series

Series 1:

  • One Footed Floater (10 Reps x 3 Sets)

Series 2:

  • Two Footed Floater (10 Reps x 3 sets)

Pointer 3

Drill Name: Same Foot Finish Series

Series 1:

  • Right Foot Right Hand Finger Roll (10 Reps x 3 sets)

Series 2:

  • Left Foot Left Hand Finger Roll (10 Reps x 3 sets)

SHOOTING PART 2

V.2 Shooting 1

Drill Name: Roll Ups Series

Series 1:

  • Roll Up Jumpers (10 Makes from 3 feet away)

Series 2:

  • Roll Up Jumpers (10 Makes from Free Throw line)

Series 3:

  • Roll Up Jumpers (10 Makes from 3 point line)

V.2 Shooting 2

Drill Name: Square Up Shooting Series

Series 1:

  • One Dribble Split Drop Jumper (10 Makes from Free Throw line)
  • One Dribble Split Drop Jumper (10 Makes from 3 point line)

Series 2:

  • Left to Right Foot Off the Screen Jumper (10 Makes from Free Throw)
  • Right to Left Foot Off the Screen Jumper (10 Makes from Free Throw)

Series 3:

  • 180 Hop Shooting Right Shoulder Turn (10 Makes from Right Elbow)
  • 180 Hop Shooting Left Shoulder Turn (10 Makes from Left Elbow)

V.2 Shooting 3

Drill Name: Off The Dribble and Off The Catch Shooting Series

Series 1:

  • Split Step Under The Leg Dribble Jumper (10 Makes from Mid Range)

Series 2:

  • Split Step Behind The Back Dribble Jumper (10 Makes from Mid Range)

Series 3:

  • 180 Double Hop Jumper (10 Makes from Mid Range)

Series 4:

  • Ray Allen Corner Backpedal Corner 3 (10 Makes from Corner 3 point line)

POST MOVES

Post Move 1

Drill Name: Baby Hook Shot Series

Series 1:

  • Strong Hand Baby Hook Shot (10 Consecutive Makes x 3 Sets)
  • Weak Hand Baby Hook Shot (10 Consecutive Makes x 3 Sets)

Post Move 2

Drill Name: Step Through and Back Pivot Series

Series 1:

  • Fake Baby Hook Step Through Finish (20 Reps Right Block)
  • Fake Baby Hook Step Through Finish (20 Reps Left Block)

Series 2:

  • Fake Baby Hook Back Pivot Finish (20 Reps Right Block)
  • Fake Baby Hook Back Pivot Finish (20 Reps Left Block)

Post Move 3

Drill Name: Fadeaway Series

Series 1:

  • Strong Shoulder Fadeaway (5 Consecutive Makes x 3 Sets)

Series 2:

  • Strong Shoulder Fadeaway Bank Shot (5 Consecutive Makes x 3 Sets)

DRIVES TO THE BASKET

Drive 1

Drill Name: Pro Hop Series

Series 1:

  • Right to Left Pro Hop (10 Reps x 3 Sets)
  • Left to Right Pro Hop (10 Reps x 3 Sets)

Drive 2

Drill Name: Inverted Pro Hop Series

Series 1:

  • Right Handed Inverted Pro Hop (10 Reps x 3 Sets )
  • Left Hand Inverted Pro Hop (10 Reps x 3 Sets)

Drive 3

Drill Name: Inverted Euro Step Series

Series 1:

  • Right Handed One Step Inverted Euro (5 Reps x 3 Sets)
  • Left Handed One Step Inverted Euro (5 Reps x 3 Sets)

Series 2:

  • Right Handed Extended Inverted Euro (5 Reps x 3 Sets)
  • Left Handed Extended Inverted Euro (5 Reps x 3 Sets)

SHOOTING PART 3

V.3 Shooting 1

Drill Name: Stepback Series

Series 1:

  • Weak Hand Dribble into Strong Foot Stepback (10 Reps x 3 Sets)
  • Punch Drag Dribble into Stepback (10 Reps x 3 Sets)

V.3 Shooting 2

Drill Name: Misdirection Jumpers Series

Series 1:

  • Crossover Misdirection Jumper (10 Reps x 3 Sets)
  • Between The Legs Misdirection Jumper (10 Reps x 3 Sets)
  • Behind The Back Misdirection Jumper (10 Reps x 3 Sets)

V.3 Shooting 3

Drill Name: Free Throws Series

Series 1:

  • Create Personal Free Throw Routine. Figure out your alignment, positioning, and find your comfort zone at the line.

Series 2:

  • Shoot Free Throws (5 consecutive makes)
  • Shoot Free Throws (10 consecutive makes)
  • Shoot Free Throws (20 consecutive makes)

BALL HANDLING PART 2

V.2 Ball Handling 1

Drill Name: Two Ball Warm Up Dribbling Series

Series 1:

  • Two Ball Pound (30 Seconds x 3 Sets)
  • Two Ball Alternating Pounds (30 Seconds x 3 Sets)

Series 2:

  • Right Hand High, Left Hand Low Dribble (30 Seconds x 3 Sets)
  • Left Hand High, Right Hand Low Dribble (30 Seconds x 3 Sets)

Series 3:

  • Two Ball Pound Single CrossOver (30 Seconds x 3 Sets)
  • Two Ball Pound Double CrossOver (30 Seconds x 3 Sets)

Series 4:

  • Two Ball Pound Rotating Between the Legs (30 Seconds x 3 Sets)

V.2 Ball Handling 3

Drill Name: Two Ball Pin-Downs Series

Series 1:

  • Two Ball Pound Rotating Between the Legs (30 Seconds x 3 Sets)

Series 2:

  • Alternating Two Ball Pound Pin and Scoop (30 Seconds x 3 Sets)

Series 3:

  • Alternating Two Ball Pound Pin and Scoop Between the Legs (30 Seconds x 3 Sets)

V.2 Ball Handling 3

Drill Name: Speed Stop Series

Series 1:

  • One Dribble Alternating Speed Stops Behind the Back (20 Reps x 3 Sets)

Series 2:

  • Alternating Speed Stops Behind the Back into CrossOver (20 Reps x 3 Sets)
  • Left Hand High, Right Hand Low Dribble (30 Seconds x 3 Sets)

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