10,000 Shot Club

This is a classic basketball milestone. Joining the "10,000 Shot Club" isn't just about the number; it’s about building the discipline, muscle memory, and "touch" that separates casual players from knockdown shooters.

Must be an Everest Youth Travel Team player for the 2026-2027 season.

Challenge Dates: June 6th to September 5th

Don't just stand in one spot. To become a versatile scorer, the 200 daily shots should be balanced.

• Warm-Up: Form Shooting (20 Shots)
• Stand 3 feet from the rim. Shoot with one hand only. Focus on the "gooseneck" finish and the ball splashing through the net.
• Layups & Finishes (30 Shots)
• 15 Right-hand / 15 Left-hand. Include Mikan drills and driving layups from the wing.
• Mid-Range Jumpers (70 Shots)
• 10 shots from 5 different spots (corners, wings, top of the key).
• 20 "Catch and Shoot" off a self-toss (spin the ball to yourself).
• Three-Pointers (40 Shots)
• Note: If the player is younger/smaller, move these to "Deep Mid-Range" to avoid breaking shooting form.
• 8 shots from 5 spots around the arc.
• Free Throws (40 Shots)
• Crucial: Never shoot these all at once. Shoot 10 free throws after every section above to simulate "tired" game conditions.

A goal without a log is just a wish. Stay honest with yourself and your progress.

• The Paper Log: Keep a notebook or a printed calendar in the gym bag. Write down "Shots Taken" and "Shots Made."
• The "Partner" Rule: If possible, find a partner. One person rebounds while the other shoots, then swap. You’ll hit your 200 shots in half the time.
• Weekly Check-ins: Have a coach or parent initial the log every Sunday night.
• Be sure to submit your weekly Google Form to track your progress and stay in the game
• You may credit 200 shots for each day in attendance at the Summer Camp (July 20th- 22nd), Credit 50 shots for each day in attendance at Sunrise Skills (June and July) and any other basketball camp you attend during the summer.

Quality > Quantity: Taking 10,000 "lazy" shots will actually make you a worse shooter. Every shot should be at game speed with game-level intensity.

1. Follow Through: Hold your finish until the ball hits the floor.
2. Use Your Legs: Shooting comes from the ground up. If you’re tired, use more legs, don't "fling" the ball.
3. Perfect Practice: If your form starts to break down because you're tired, stop. Take a break, get some water, and come back when you can shoot correctly.
4. Track "Makes" Too: While the goal is 10,000 attempts, the best players try to increase their "Make Percentage" every week.

To keep a youth player motivated through the "dog days" of July, offer milestones:

Shots 10k - 20k have to be made during the summer months, while shots to reach “Mount Everest” would be a culmination of summer shots over your career.

• 10k: Bench experience + T‑shirt. You'll earn your way on to the Varsity Bench tduring a home game to have a full Varisty Experience.
• 15k: Recognition Plaque.
• 20k: 10K Hoodie and special recognition during youth night.
• 29k: “Mount Everest” milestone plaque and monogrammed basketball.

• Weekly shot submission + leaderboard on social media.
• Top 5 shooters earn entry into a 3‑point contest vs. varsity players at our new Midnight Madness tipoff event to get the excitement of the season going!