The 100 Shots a Day Challenge: A 30-Day Plan That Actually Measures Something
Make 100 shots a day, not take 100: 5 spots x 20 makes, a 45-minute cap, 4 weekly phases, and a day-1 vs day-30 benchmark to prove it worked.
· 7 min read
Shooting, measured
Notes on tracking your own shooting — what the numbers mean, how many shots you need before they mean anything, and how to tell a real gain from a good night.
What Is a Good Shooting Percentage in Practice?
NBA players shoot 36% from three and 78% at the line in games. Open practice shots should sit above that. Targets by zone and level, and why.
· 6 min read
What Is a Good Three-Point Percentage in High School?
33% from three scores as much as 50% from two, so that is the line. NBA teams shoot 36%, Division I men 34%. High school benchmarks by level, and why.
· 6 min read
HomeCourt Alternatives: An Honest Comparison for Solo Shooters
HomeCourt alternatives compared: HOOPS, Shootaround, SwishCall, Ball AI and Spalding TF DNA (formerly SIQ). How each tracks shots and what it costs.
· 7 min read
How Many Shots Should You Take Per Practice?
Most players should aim for 100–150 makes (about 200–400 shots) in a 45–60 minute session. Targets by level, a sample workout, and when to shoot less.
· 9 min read
How to Tell If Your Shooting Is Actually Improving
Your percentage moves every session whether you improve or not. Here's how to run your shooting like an experiment and tell a real gain from a good night.
· 8 min read
How to Track Your Shooting Percentage (And What the Number Actually Means)
The formula takes ten seconds. Knowing whether your percentage is real takes a bit more — here's how many shots you need before the number means anything.
· 7 min read
