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Install Game Actions with This Shooting Drill

https://vimeo.com/1090888938?share=copy#t=0 Looking to elevate your team’s workouts? Illinois Head Coach Brad Underwood uses this multi-player shooting drill to install real game actions directly into player development sessions. It’s a fast-paced, versatile way to build confidence, improve decision-making, and increase shooting efficiency—all using The Gun by Shoot-A-Way. Why This Drill Works This drill uses multi-player mode to create high-repetition, game-like...

The History of Shoot-A-Way: 40 Years Of Innovation

  When Shoot-A-Way launched in 1982, it wasn’t just about creating a shooting machine—it was about changing the way basketball players trained. Forty years later, that same mission still drives us, and the results speak for themselves. From humble beginnings to the most advanced shooting machines in the world, our journey is marked by relentless innovation and a...

The Gun vs Dr. Dish – 9 Ways The Gun 12K Offers More

The Gun 12K is proudly manufactured in the USA, delivering consistent quality, durability, and unmatched support. We don’t just prioritize having the best technology on the market — we take pride in precision engineering and intentional, performance-driven design. In contrast, the Dr. Dish CT+ is manufactured in China, which raises concerns for those who value American...

How Decision-Based Shooting Builds Game-Ready Players

When the game is on the line, shooting form alone isn’t enough. Players need to make quick, confident decisions under intense pressure. The ability to perform in these moments separates good shooters from great ones—and yet, most shooting drills don’t prepare players for this level of unpredictability. On most basketball shooting machines, shooting drills are still based...

New Ultra-Sonic Makes Counter

https://vimeo.com/1079498433?share=copy#t=0   Introducing Our New Ultra Sonic Makes Counter – The Most Accurate Technology in the Industry We’re excited to announce a major upgrade to all Gun models — our brand-new, Ultra Sonic Makes Counter is here! This cutting-edge technology uses sound waves to detect made shots with incredible accuracy, revolutionizing the way players and coaches track performance during workouts....

From Day One to D1—How the Best Shooters Are Made

https://vimeo.com/1065515501?share=copy#t=0 The Path to D1 Basketball Starts Early Every elite basketball player starts somewhere. For many Division 1 athletes, that journey began with hours of dedicated training, perfecting their shot, and developing their skills. One tool that has been a game-changer for these players from the start? The Gun basketball shooting machine. Our latest video, From Day 1 to...

Tom Izzo Recommends The Gun at Home

https://vimeo.com/1064807094?share=copy#t=0 Legendary Michigan State basketball coach Tom Izzo is known for his intense coaching style, commitment to player development, and ability to maximize talent on the court. He has always emphasized the importance of consistent practice and the right training tools. One tool he believes in is The Gun by Shoot-A-Way, a machine designed to help players...