New Richmond Basketball Association 10,000 Shot Club
“Great shooters are made, not born…..”
What:
Shoot 10,000 shots between June 5th and September 30th, 2011.
You have approximately 118 days to complete this task.
o If you shoot every day, you would need to shoot 85 baskets each day during the above time
period to reach the 10,000 shot goal.
o If you shoot 200 baskets at a time, you would need to shoot baskets 50 days during the above
time period to reach the 10,000 shot goal.
At the end of the year we will host a Hot Shot Event at the High School to see how you have improved
over the year. At this event we will have some timed events to see how your shooting has improved
from different spots on the floor.
Eligibility:
Any 4th – 10th grade (2011 – 2012 School Year) boy or girl.
Rules:
Must be a student of New Richmond School District.
Shoot baskets and record the number of baskets you shoot each day.
The most you can record each day is 200 shots.
Parents must sign the sheet to validate the number of shots taken by the student. This is on the honor
system of the student and we ask that the parents try to watch over this if possible. We understand that
the parents cannot be there to watch this but ask that the kids be truthful in what they are recording.
Turning in recording sheets at the end of the year: totals can be faxed to 715-246-2021 or emailed to
[email protected] or mailed to Jon Seeger, 1377 Parkview Drive, New Richmond.
The record sheets must be turned in by October 21st. Any sheets turned in after that time, will not be
counted. It is very important that you turn these in on time.
Goals:
Improve your ability to play basketball.
Keep you practicing and improving in the off-season.
Develop the discipline and skills required to become a champion.
Give you an advantage over others (opponents) who do not participate.
Strive to reach the goals for your age group as outlined on the Goal Sheet
Help your team have a winning season.
Reward:
10,000 Shot Club T-Shirt (1st year), $30.00 Gift Certificate (2nd year and greater)
Recognition during half time at a New Richmond Varsity Basketball Game.
Free Admission for the student during recognition night.
Certificate recognizing your achievement in the 10,000 shot club (given each year goal is met).
A better shot, a better basketball player and a better teammate.…
10,000 Shot Club Suggestions:
Shoot the ball correctly.
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Hold the ball with your fingertips. Your dominant hand should be on the bottom of the ball. Your
weak hand should be resting along the side of the ball.
Your feet should be shoulder width apart. Your shoulders should be square to the basket.
Your eyes should be fixed on the front of the rim.
Your elbow should be pointing straight ahead. Your palm should not touch the ball.
Your strong hand should release the ball with a back spin motion and your hand should follow
through as if you are waving good bye or putting your hand in the cookie jar.
Shoot the ball. Don’t push the ball.
Be sure you do not step forward with your set shot. Be sure to jump straight up and not forward on
your jump shot.
Always follow your shot.
Work on different shots.
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Lay ups with both right and left hand. See how many you can make in one minute. Try to set some
goals for yourself.
Play games: 21, HORSE, Around the World, Lightening
Spot shoot: Take 10 shots from 10 different places.
Partner Shooting: One person shoots and the other rebounds and passes to you.
Free Throws: See what you can do best out of 10. Challenge yourself and don’t quit until you have
made your goal. Make sure and set realistic goals as well…..
Play one on one with some one else.
Avoid shots that are out of your range. If you shoot shots out of your range you
will develop bad habits and once it becomes a habit it is very hard to correct.
Practice shots that you may take in a game situation. By doing this you will
condition your brain and muscles to be ready for this when crunch time roles
around in the game.
Sloppy practice habits will NOT help you become a better basketball player. It
will actually make you worse then when you started.