Another benefit I got from this game is that it made me a better shooter. When I first started playing this game I would lose all the time and that was frustrating so I had to focus on shooting and how to become a better shooter so I could win the game. It made me value every shot If I was going to win I needed every point.

Lastly, the game can grow with you. You will never become too good to play beat the pro. If you usually can make 12 shots in a row you should have your pro get 12 points per your miss. That way if you miss one shot you lose. You can also adjust your pro points depending on where your shooting from. If your great at shooting from the elbow your pro can get 4 or 6 points when you shoot from there. If your less efficient shooting threes your pro can get 1 point per your miss.

Beat the pro is a great game and I had a lot of fun playing it and still do. I hope this game can help you take your game beyond your limits. Watch the video above for more info on how to play the game.

6. JUMP STOP AND PIVOT DRILL

A jump stop is a technique of hopping from one foot and landing on 2 feet. This is an excellent drill you can incorporate into your training and watch your footwork improve. This is an absolutely critical drill for your development. This drill will lower the number of times you travel, improve your balance, and improve your ability to pivot and create space. It's very simple, but also very important and effective.

Instructions

Start on the baseline with a basketball Dribble towards the other end of the court at about half speed. When you get to the free throw line jump stop and then pivot three or four times until your facing the original way you were when you first jump stopped. Make sure you work on all the different pivots they are front pivot left foot, front pivot right foot, back pivot left foot, back pivot right foot. Start dribbling again and jump stop and pivot at half court, the other free throw line, and the baseline. Turn around and repeat this process many times.

Make sure you focus on not traveling, stay low when pivoting and keep your knees bent and butt down in a triple threat stance. Master this drill and you can cut down on your turnovers tremendously.

7. CONE SPRINT, BACK PEDDLE, SLIDES

A lot of time on the court is spent changing direction, and transitioning from sprinting back peddling and sliding and that's exactly what this drill works on. When kids first start working on this drill they usually fall a lot but don't worry about that just get up and continue the drill.

Instructions

Set up cones zigzagging down the court from the lane line to the sideline 8 cones should be enough to reach the whole court. Start at the first cone and sprint to the next cone. Try to change direction as quickly as possible plant your foot push off and head to the next cone until you're at the other baseline Next time instead of sprinting the cones you are going to back peddle (this is where many people bite the dust) through the cones and after that it will be defensive slides. Next time you are going to transition from one thing to another your options are sprinting to sliding you will sprint to the first cone. When you get there pivot and slide to the next cone pivot and sprint. You can also sprint to back peddling, slide to sprint, slide to back peddle, back peddle to sprint, and back peddle to slide.

8. CONE ZIG ZAG DRIBBLING

This drill is designed to working on changes of direction and different dribble moves. It's a simple drill with basic moves but it builds a good foundation and gets you familiar with these common moves.

Instructions

Set up cones zigzagging down the court from the lane line to the sideline 8 cones should be enough to reach the whole court. Start on the baseline with the basketball dribble towards the first cone with the ball in your outside hand as fast as you can go under control. Once you get to the cone perform a dribble move Crossover, Between the legs, Behind the back, or Spin move. Change directions and head to the next cone repeat this all the way down the court. Repeat this process with another dribble move.

Once you have mastered these basic dribbles and can add triple moves at each cone and the possibilities are endless. you can do a double crossover between the legs, or crossover between the legs behind the back. It is up to you and your imagination as to the combinations you want to try.

9. CHASE CONTEST & TURN AROUND CONTEST

This is another drill that you need a partner to do. Its possible to be a really good shooter in practice and not so great in the game. This can be because while your training no one is trying to stop you or block your shot. Well, these drills can fix that and there extremely fun.