My teams haven't shot the lights out...not for lack...of trying. The best drills combine more elements - decision-making, defense, competition.
Here are five favorite shooting drills (that don't take forever)
Around the world (timed, counting misses, no rebounder)
Elbow to elbow and elbow to sideline (more conditioning). Always set a goal. High school players should make at least eight. An eighth grade girl made 7 of 10 yesterday (as well as 7 of 10 three-point catch-and-shoot).
"251" - Younger players (and really old guys) shoot closer spots (e.g. 15 footers)
Beat the Pro (Bill Bradley) - Make 11 before missing 4 as a miss counts three points for Bill Bradley (easy). Version 2 is make 15 before missing 2 (hard).
Celtics 32. Three-level shooting. Scoring in the twenties is excellent for middle school.
Lagniappe: shooting form via Chris Oliver