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Players can work on their ball-handling skills with the virtual trainer who will can lead a series of guided workouts designed to improve body positioning, ball speed, ball accuracy, and ball control.

Players can work on their ball-handling skills with the virtual trainer who will can lead a series of guided workouts designed to improve body positioning, ball speed, ball accuracy, and ball control.

Technology in sports has come a long way in the past 20 years, but the public has had limited access to newly-developed equipment. Shoot 360 Spokane, a new basketball facility,  brings in the latest sports technology and shares it with the community. 

Gonzaga alumnus and former NBA star, Dan Dickau, is the owner of Shoot 360 Spokane. With a passion for basketball and ample experience in the industry, Dickau said he is excited to share this cutting-edge technology with the community.

Located at 3700 E. Francis Ave., Suite 1, Shoot 360 focuses on individual and small group training by dividing the gym into three sections: skill stations, shooting stations and a 74-foot-by-50-foot basketball court. 

“Having been around basketball my whole life, the coolness of this place is that we have something to offer everyone…,” Dickau said. “We have a facility that can help anyone who loves the game.”

The five skill stations combine the world of video games and basketball training. With over 150 ball handling drills and passing games, players can come in and improve their individual skills. Games and drills range from beginner to expert levels and some even include a virtual trainer. 

Passing games and drills track the players' accuracy, precision, decision-making and timing over the course of their workout. At the end of each drill, the information is sent to the player's profile, which can be accessed via a mobile app. 

One of the most popular games is called Quick Fire, said Kevin Crosno, the manager of Shoot 360 Spokane. Players are able to play against each other by syncing up the skill stations within the gym. The goal of the game is to reach a certain score by passing the ball at targets on the screen before the time runs out. 

Another third of the gym is dedicated to five shooting stations. Similar to the skill stations, players choose their workouts on a touchpad and are led by a virtual trainer. 

Shoot 360 Splash Tech tracks each shot’s arc, depth and whether it has the tendency to deviate left or right. When players are in the ideal range of each element, the shot is considered in the “splash zone” and there is a 90% chance of making it, according to Crosno.  

During a normal basketball practice, players put up an average of 64 shots, according to Dickau. At Shoot 360, players can put up 300 shots in a 30-minute workout. 

Using this technology allows players to know how to fix their shot to perfect their shooting form as all of the stats get sent to the player’s profile. Players can track what they are mastering and what they need to work on simply by using their phones. 

“It’s about repetition,” Dickau said. “And our technology can guide those repetitions to be more effective.”

Along with the cutting-edge technology, Shoot 360 offers members access to expert floor coaches. Coaches are available to help members craft workouts, instruct shooting form and answer any questions members may have. 

Dickau and Crosno said that they have seen huge improvements in members since Shoot 360 Spokane’s opening in November. One success story came from a first year student in high school who had barely touched a ball before coming into Shoot 360, Crosno said.

“The first couple of workouts, he was shooting 12-15,” Crosno said. “He has been coming in for two months now and the last workout he just had, he was shooting 55%. He has shown great improvement.”

Shoot 360 Spokane is hosting a clinic with GU’s Rasir Bolton and Ben Gregg on Feb. 20 at 3 p.m. and plans to hold more clinics with GU basketball players. 

Drop-in sessions are $30 for 30 minutes at a station. For a better deal, sign up for the monthly membership. A 12-month membership is $120/month, a 3-month membership is $135/month and a one-month membership is $150/month. 

Members can schedule one hour workouts every day of the month with 30 minutes at the skills station and 30 minutes on the shooting station. 

“If you’re tired of running on a treadmill, you can come in here and get an hour workout…,” Crosno said. “It’s a workout spot for people who love basketball.”

The basketball court is available to rent out for $50/hour. To ask about a membership or court rental, email info@shoot360spokane.com or call 509.368.9659.

Allie Noland is an A&E editor. Follow her on Twitter: @allie_noland. 

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