School Programs: Basketball Shooting Machines Are More Affordable Than You Think

Coaches know that a basketball shooting machine is a valuable asset to player development. Not only does it save time while practice planning, it triples the amount of reps their team can get in the same amount of time, making practices that much more efficient.

Other benefits of some machines that are often overlooked include player accountability, setting goal, analyzing statistics, and working on game-like shots. But sometimes the question still remains: How much does a basketball shooting machine cost?  What is the most affordable basketball shooting machine?

We are here to tell you even the smallest of programs with minimal budgets can find ways to make it work. The same goes for households who have children who play basketball. 

How can I afford a basketball shooting machine?

Let’s say you’re looking at a $5,000 basketball shooting machine like the Dr. Dish Rebel+ - the least expensive 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 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 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.

Schools-Only Payment Plans

Here at Dr. Dish, we have financing 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. Which isn't a bad deal at all.

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!

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 15 more easy and unique fundraising ideas, click here.

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 very possible to get a machine in your gym no matter what your budget looks like!

Learn more about Dr. Dish's variety of basketball shooting machines all at unique price points with different feature sets, click here.