The Controversial Dip: One of the most fiercely debated topics among coaches is "the dip". Should players dip or not? Traditionally the higher shot pocket has been taught. I have heard among many coaching circles that the dip slows down the shot. I understand why most coaches...
The purpose and function of the guide hand is probably the most confusing and misunderstood aspect to shooting. In an earlier post I referred to this hand as the control hand because it is the hand that controls the shot sequence from start to finish. Here...
The arm flop: This is another common mechanical shooting error frequently seen in youth players. This flaw is tricky because players can make shots with the arm flop but it definitely causes shot inconsistency. It tricks players into thinking that it is okay to shoot this way...
Possible Causes For Elbow Flare:1)Shooting hands not centered on the ball( frequent among youth players). When you shoot with the shooting hand centered on the ball you are creating kinetic force through the center of the ball. This makes the shot release fully symmetrical. A...
The Elbow Flare: As a veteran coach and working with a lot of kids with shot mechanics, I would say that the elbow flare ranks second behind guide hand interference( top two mechanical flaws) contributing to miss shots and one of the most difficult errors to...
When it comes to overall basketball skills, the skill of shooting is the great separator and is a determining factor if you will play collegiate or beyond. Unless you are a freakish athlete with size and raw ability, most players will need pure skills to...
zThe Guide Hand/2 : The guide hand or my preference( control hand) is the key to shot accuracy so what you do or do not do with the hand matters greatly. In part one I explained its functions during the shot sequence. The goal of the...
The Guide Hand: The non- shooting hand commonly known as the guide hand is the key to an accurate shot. Some coaches refer to it as the guide hand. Others refer to it as the off hand, but I prefer calling it the control hand. I choose...
Why Shooting is hard to master: Shooting is the only physical skill that requires a sequence of movements simultaneously to execute the skill. Forgetting any step in that sequence can and will throw off the entire shot. When you break the shot down ,there are distinct...
The latest and the most consistent data supports that shooting is the most important skill in basketball.Great shooting alters the dynamics of the game. Creating space for driving lanes is one of them. If a player can master the art and science of shooting they...
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