by Trinity Erickson, on Jul 7, 2025 11:15:00 AM
High school basketball coaches know that a basketball shooting machine is a valuable training tool for player development. Not only does it help coaches save time practice planning, it triples the amount of reps teams can get in the same amount of time, making the spent on the court that much more effective.
Other benefits of Dr. Dish shooting machines, in particular, include: player accountability, goal setting, live and post-workout statistics, and game-like shots. But, for most high school programs one question still remains: How much does a Dr. Dish basketball shooting machine cost?
In this blog, we'll share pricing on Dr. Dish's lineup of shooting machines, and a variety of programs, and discounts, that make Dr. Dish the most affordable basketball shooting machine on the market.
How can I afford a Dr. Dish basketball shooting machine?
Let’s say you’re looking at a $5,000 basketball shooting machine like the Dr. Dish Rebel+ - the most cost effective automatic shooting machine, designed specifically for schools. While the price tag might seem like a lot, getting this machine in your gym is more realistic than you think.
One of the best ways to get a Dr. Dish basketball shooting machine, or any basketball training equipment, into your program is to split the cost with other basketball programs at your school. Let's say you're the boy's coach, then go talk to the girl's coach. If you’re the girl's coach, go talk to the boy's coach. Now your $5,000 Dr. Dish machine is only $2,500!
For smaller school districts, you can even reach out to your local Sports Booster Club for extra support. Not only does this get all of your schools' basketball programs involved, it also helps parents and the community as a whole get more involved in extracurricular activities.
Dr. Dish's Schools-Only Payment Plans
Here at Dr. Dish, we have 0% interest payment plan options to help schools get a shooting machine as easy as possible. Our payment plans spread the cost out with 12-month interest free financing, no monthly payments, and no hidden fees. This allows you to spilt the cost over 2 budget cycles.
All we ask is that 50% of the cost and shipping is taken care of upfront. Then, you have 12 months to come up with the remaining balance, INTEREST FREE.
So if you've already split the purchase with the boys/girls program, the total impact to your current budget is just $1,250! Most programs will be able to fundraise an extra $1,250. And if you have 20+ players in your program, it can significantly cut your costs if each one is able to contribute towards the funds.
For 25 players, the total cost per player = only $50 to reach $1,250!
Team Fundraising
In need of some creative ways for players to fundraise that $50? One option is trying simple and easy fundraisers like: car washes, shooting challenges, bagging groceries, etc. This can be effective and good for team bonding!
Another great option that has been successful in the past is once you purchase the machine, bring it out during open gym sessions and charge $10-$20 for shooting sessions to students and community members. This is a great way to come up with the remaining financed amount in a short amount of time.
By having your team and the opposite boys/girls team involved, you can spread out the responsibility of fundraising over double the people. Get creative and make it fun for everyone involved! For 25 more easy and unique basketball team fundraising ideas, click here.
Trade In Your Old Shooting Machine
Another program that schools can take advantage of to make a shooting machine as affordable as possible is Dr. Dish's Trade-In Program. You can trade-in your old shooting Gun or other shooting machine (any make or model), even if it isn't in working conditioning. From there, we'll give you up to $4,000 off a brand new Dr. Dish, and take your old machine off your hands at no extra charge.
Not only can you easily upgrade your team's training equipment, you can also save BIG. If you're interested in trading in your old shooting machine for new technology and an exclusive discount, click below.
Certified PreOwned Shooting Machines
One more way schools can maximize their budget is by purchasing one of Dr. Dish's Certified Pre-Owned shooting machines. These fully refurbished, quality tested machines start as low as $3,995 and come with fast 3-5 day shipping from our Headquarters in Minnesota.
Inventory for these machines go fast. Click here to see what machines are currently available.
We know the $5,000+ price tag of a shooting machine can be a little daunting. But with a little teamwork, creativity, and commitment, it's easy to get a reliable, industry-leading machine in your gym no matter what your budget looks like!
To learn more about Dr. Dish's variety of basketball shooting machines all at unique price points and feature sets, click here.
