Know Your Shooting.
Improve It.
Log your sessions, get an automated shooter rating across six categories, and track your progress against age-adjusted benchmarks.
Start Tracking FreeSix Categories. One Overall Rating.
Your shooter rating breaks down into six key areas that define a complete shooter.
Catch & Shoot
Measures accuracy and consistency on stationary catch-and-shoot attempts from various spots on the floor.
Movement Shooting
Evaluates shooting off screens, curls, and other movement-based scenarios that mirror game situations.
Free Throws
Tracks free throw percentage over time with consistency scoring that rewards streaks.
Shot Speed
Assesses how quickly you get your shot off from catch to release, with timed drill benchmarks.
Swish Rate
Measures shot quality by tracking clean makes versus rim-outs, rewarding pure shooters.
Fatigue Resistance
Compares shooting accuracy at the start versus end of sessions to measure performance under fatigue.
Built on Science. Not Guesswork.
Every aspect of the HoopsAI Shooting Program is informed by peer-reviewed sports science research. Here is why our approach works.
Variable Practice Beats Repetition
A 2025 Frontiers in Psychology study found that differential training improved 2-point shooting accuracy in youth players significantly more than traditional repetitive drills, with gains retained at follow-up.
Burkaitė et al., 2025
Leg Strength Predicts Accuracy
University of Kansas research (2022) showed lower body strength correlates strongly with shooting accuracy across all shot types. Upper body strength showed almost no correlation. The shot is powered from the ground up.
Cabarkapa et al., 2022
Backspin Alignment Matters
A Journal of Sports Sciences study found that consistent backspin axis alignment is one of the strongest predictors of shooting accuracy. Our miss-pattern analysis helps identify when spin alignment breaks down.
Slegers & Love, 2022
Whole-Body Coordination
EMG research measuring 16 muscles during free throws found that the coordination pattern across the entire body differs between makes and misses. Shooting is a kinetic chain, not just an arm skill.
Matsunaga & Oshikawa, 2022
Core Strength and Explosive Power
A 2026 study of 8-12 year olds found that vertical jump height and core endurance (plank hold) both correlate positively with shooting performance. Our program tracks fatigue resistance for this reason.
Karaca et al., 2026
Age-Appropriate Equipment
A study of 244 elementary students confirmed that using modified (smaller) basketballs significantly improves shooting accuracy and mechanics in younger children. Our benchmarks adjust for age group.
Samodra et al., 2024
Age-Adjusted Benchmarks
Your rating is calibrated to your age group. A 12-year-old and an 18-year-old have different targets — our benchmarks reflect that.
Fair Targets
Benchmarks are set based on what is realistic and achievable for each age group, so every player gets meaningful feedback.
Growth Tracking
Watch your rating evolve session by session. See trends, identify weak spots, and celebrate breakthroughs.
Drill Recommendations
Based on your weakest categories, get AI-powered drill recommendations to target exactly what needs work.
Track Every Session
Simple logging, powerful insights.
Quick Session Logging
Log makes and attempts for any drill in seconds. The app handles the maths and updates your rating automatically.
Progress Charts
Visual charts show your overall rating and each category over time. Spot trends and measure improvement at a glance.
Benchmark Drills
12 standardised benchmark drills let you compare your performance against age-group targets and track consistent improvement.
Session History
Review every session you have logged. See what drills you did, your scores, and how they contributed to your rating.
Start Tracking Your Shooting Today
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