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How Dana Altman Measures Summer Progress on The Gun

https://vimeo.com/1095465500?share=copy#t=0   Looking for a competitive summer shooting drill to challenge your team? Oregon Men’s Basketball Head Coach Dana Altman shares a powerful way to test and track your players' growth using The Gun 12K basketball shooting machine. Track Progress All Summer Long With the Gun 12K, players receive passes to 7 key shooting locations: corners, wings, slots, and the...

Unlock Elite Shooting Like Caitlin Clark with The Gun

If you follow women's basketball, you already know that Caitlin Clark is changing the game. From jaw-dropping deep threes to no-look assists, Clark has captivated fans across the country. Now lighting it up in the WNBA with the Indiana Fever, Caitlin continues to put in the work—and a key part of her training routine is The...

Boost Skills in Basketball and Volleyball at Home

In today’s competitive youth sports world, many student-athletes are no longer choosing between sports—they’re excelling in multiple ones. If you're the parent of a daughter who plays both basketball and volleyball, or a household with kids competing in both sports, you know the challenge: how do you help them train efficiently, build confidence, and stay motivated—without...

The Gun vs. Dr Dish – A Coach’s Perspective

https://vimeo.com/1094750515?share=copy#t=0 Hear directly from Coach Little as he explains why he made The Gun a permanent part of his winning formula — and why he’ll never switch again. If you’re a coach trying to decide between The Gun and Dr. Dish basketball shooting machines, you’re not alone. With so many options on the market today, it’s tough to...

Why 87% Reorder The Gun Basketball Machine

When it comes to basketball shooting machines, trust matters. Coaches and programs aren’t just looking for another piece of gym equipment — they’re investing in player development, training efficiency, and competitive edge. At Shoot-A-Way, we’re proud to share a statistic that says more about our brand than any sales pitch could: 87% of all orders for The Gun...

7 Reasons the Swish Improves Shooting Machine Workouts

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BpG7yKTgegk When it comes to basketball training, shooting machines have become a staple for players looking to get up thousands of shots and refine their form. Most coaches and athletes focus on key performance indicators like reps per minute, shooting percentage, and stat tracking — all important metrics. But there's a powerful and often overlooked piece of...

Why Clear Netting Is the Gold Standard for Basketball Shooting Machines

When you're building the best shooting machine in the world, every detail matters. That’s why The Gun comes standard with clear, handcrafted netting — because performance demands it. There’s no debate. No gimmicks. No shortcuts. For over 40 years, elite programs across the country have trusted our clear netting to create a clean, focused, game-like training environment. It’s...