In the year 2026, we are in the midst of a technological revolution. Advancements in mechanization and now, automation, are significantly impacting entire industries. The game of basketball isn’t any different, with technology developing to assist with player development. Arguably the most useful mechanized player development tool in the industry are shooting machines. Shooting machines have been able to make shooting workouts more efficient by taking away the need for rebounders and collecting data.
With this in mind, we are furnishing our facility at Next Level Basketball in Hollywood, Florida with the most advanced shooting machine on the market: The Gun 14X Smart Pass. We welcome technological advancements with open arms and have deployed shooting machines in our facilities before, and this demonstrates our commitment to being on the cutting edge of player development technology.
The Gun 14X Smart Pass has the following features –
Smart Pass Technology: Unlike traditional machines that require constant manual adjustments, Smart Pass automatically calibrates pass distance based on player height and shooting location.
Analytics: The Gun 14X provides live stats and heat maps. This allows players to not only keep track of percentages but also split the tracking for shot locations on the floor. These insights allow players and coaches to immediately identify strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvement.
Decision Mode Technology: Shoot-A-Way’s Decision Mode technology adds variability to shooting workouts and can assist in developing adaptability as a shooter. With this tool, players must make decisions based on colors and symbols the machine flashes.
COACHING WITH SHOOTING MACHINES
Shooting machines are useful as a standalone training tool, but coaches can use it as a tool to complement shooting workouts.
Coaches can gather data in real time, and use the functions of The Gun 14x Smart Pass along with their choice of skill acquisition methods to maximize shooting workouts.
If within reach of our facilities, reach out to us to find out more about how our coaches use it in private training sessions.
