Struggling with your basketball shooting? We're going to
begin fixing that right now!
First, let's look at some general tips as you're striving
to reach your full basketball shooting potential:
1) Focus: This is absolutely necessary to have any real
success in basketball. Focus on delivering your best.
2) Confidence: You can know all the basketball tips, plays
or drills in the world, but if you don't have a powerful
self-image, you're in for a tough haul.
The good news? You'll develop more confidence as you
practice.
3) Desire: Put simply, you gotta want it more than the next
guy!
4) Positive Attitude: No one likes a crybaby, right? If you
put out a negative vibe, it's gonna affect everything from
your team to all your fundamentals and skills. Develop a
child-like enthusiasm in what you do.
5) Never Give Up
Basketball shooting is what everyone gets the most excited
about. It's thrilling when the ball makes it through the
hoop and more points are piled on.
Realize that becoming great at basketball shooting (free
throws, layups, 3-pointers, etc.) means putting in tons of
practice time. Shooting is a skill. Whether or not you become
better or worse depends on whether or not you're practicing
correctly.
Let's dig into the fundamentals of the "One-Handed Set Shot."
Shot Set-Up
Get your basic set-up right. Feet shoulder width apart,
weight spread evenly on the balls of your feet with the knees
bent slightly. If you're right-handed, place your right foot
slightly ahead of the left and stick your butt out slightly.
Remember, your power comes from the legs, not arms. The shot
begins from the floor up.
Ball Placement
Hold the ball close to your chest, just below your chin. Your
shooting hand should be positioned a little under the ball
and a little more toward the back. Non-shooting hand should
be cupped, slightly under the ball and a little more toward the
front.
Load the Gun
Lock your wrist and cock it back. If the ball is cocked
correctly, you'll see wrinkles on the back of your wrist.
Elbow and Head Placement
Your hand, forearm, elbow, knee and foot should be in a
straight line. Don't let your elbows stick out at your side.
This will change the ball's rotation and might make it curve.
Keep the elbow pointed at the basket.
Keep your head up and directly above the midpoint between
your feet. Focus on the front of the rim before, during, and
after your shot.
The Shot
Your weight should roll up onto the toes of your forward
foot. Be sure you're releasing upward and toward the basket
and not reaching forward as you release. It's OK to leave your
feet a bit as your back foot gives you a quick, upward push.
Throw your head up and through and then land just ahead of
the position from where you began.
As the ball leaves your hand, the fingers and thumbs on
each hand should be well spread with the palms almost facing
one another. Snap your wrist to release the ball off your
fingers and achieve the correct back spin necessary for a
soft shot.
Follow Through
In your follow through, the forefinger should be the last
finger to touch the ball. Your palm turns out a bit as the
ball is released. Visualize putting your hand into the basket
as this will help you get complete elbow extension and wrist
flexion during the follow through.
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