How the Best Players Shoot a Basketball
Published on Jun 04, 2016
A Presentation on How to Shoot a Basketball the Correct Way. Topics include: Shooting Tips Proper Form & Technique Growth Mindset Shooting Aids and Training Equipment Drills & Workouts The BEEFF Concept Different types of Shots
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too many players think shooting with
'the perfect form'
is enough.
they say...
'if I just work on my jump shot a few hours per week, I’ll become a sharp shooter.'
they're right
even just 5 hrs/week of shooting makes you better, but
the problem:
making shots in an empty gym is easy
feels queasy
making shots in a packed gym
has a 20-point shooting checklist...
...claims there's no secret potion
Has a 20-Point Shooting Checklist...
...claims there's no secret potion
"I think
the secret to shooting is finding a shot you can make exactly the same every single time and then do it a whole lot. There's no secret potion to it all." - Kyle Korver
...claims there's no secret potion
"I think
the secret to shooting is finding a shot you can make exactly the same every single time and then do it a whole lot. There's no secret potion to it all." - Kyle Korver
"I think
the secret to shooting is finding a shot you can make exactly the same every single time and then do it a whole lot. There's no secret potion to it all." - Kyle Korver
Has a 20-Point Shooting Checklist...
...claims there's no secret potion
"I think
the secret to shooting is finding a shot you can make exactly the same every single time and then do it a whole lot. There's no secret potion to it all." - Kyle Korver
...claims there's no secret potion
"I think
the secret to shooting is finding a shot you can make exactly the same every single time and then do it a whole lot. There's no secret potion to it all." - Kyle Korver
find your own shot
FIND YOUR OWN SHOT
"You just gotta find something, however you are, like, whatever feels good to you, but shoot it so you can make it the exact same every single time." - Kyle Korver
"You just gotta find something, however you are, like, whatever feels good to you, but shoot it so you can make it the exact same every single time." - Kyle Korver
"You just gotta find something, however you are, like, whatever feels good to you, but shoot it so you can make it the exact same every single time." - Kyle Korver
FIND YOUR OWN SHOT
"You just gotta find something, however you are, like, whatever feels good to you, but shoot it so you can make it the exact same every single time." - Kyle Korver
"You just gotta find something, however you are, like, whatever feels good to you, but shoot it so you can make it the exact same every single time." - Kyle Korver
eye the bottom of the rim
EYE THE BOTTOM OF THE RIM
"Look at the bottom of the rim. There are always three hooks facing you no matter where you are on the court. That’s almost the width of the basketball. This promotes better arc because I know I have to get it up in the air to get it on my target. That’s what your eyes are looking at." - Steph Curry
"Look at the bottom of the rim. There are always three hooks facing you no matter where you are on the court. That’s almost the width of the basketball. This promotes better arc because I know I have to get it up in the air to get it on my target. That’s what your eyes are looking at." - Steph Curry
"Look at the bottom of the rim. There are always three hooks facing you no matter where you are on the court. That’s almost the width of the basketball. This promotes better arc because I know I have to get it up in the air to get it on my target. That’s what your eyes are looking at." - Steph Curry
EYE THE BOTTOM OF THE RIM
"Look at the bottom of the rim. There are always three hooks facing you no matter where you are on the court. That’s almost the width of the basketball. This promotes better arc because I know I have to get it up in the air to get it on my target. That’s what your eyes are looking at." - Steph Curry
"Look at the bottom of the rim. There are always three hooks facing you no matter where you are on the court. That’s almost the width of the basketball. This promotes better arc because I know I have to get it up in the air to get it on my target. That’s what your eyes are looking at." - Steph Curry
when 100 > 500
100 Game-Speed Shots > 500 Lazy Shots
Shooting 100 game-speed shots is more valuable than 500 lazy shots. lazy shooting is a waste of time. - Jeff Hornaceck
Shooting 100 game-speed shots is more valuable than 500 lazy shots. lazy shooting is a waste of time. - Jeff Hornaceck
Shooting 100 game-speed shots is more valuable than 500 lazy shots. lazy shooting is a waste of time. - Jeff Hornaceck
100 Game-Speed Shots > 500 Lazy Shots
Shooting 100 game-speed shots is more valuable than 500 lazy shots. lazy shooting is a waste of time. - Jeff Hornaceck
Shooting 100 game-speed shots is more valuable than 500 lazy shots. lazy shooting is a waste of time. - Jeff Hornaceck
shoot with your fingertips
SHOOT WITH YOUR FINGERTIPS
"Shoot with your fingertips. It’s the same thing when you’re dribbling. You don’t really dribble with the palm of your hand. You dribble with your fingertips because you have more control." - Steph Curry
"Shoot with your fingertips. It’s the same thing when you’re dribbling. You don’t really dribble with the palm of your hand. You dribble with your fingertips because you have more control." - Steph Curry
"Shoot with your fingertips. It’s the same thing when you’re dribbling. You don’t really dribble with the palm of your hand. You dribble with your fingertips because you have more control." - Steph Curry
SHOOT WITH YOUR FINGERTIPS
"Shoot with your fingertips. It’s the same thing when you’re dribbling. You don’t really dribble with the palm of your hand. You dribble with your fingertips because you have more control." - Steph Curry
"Shoot with your fingertips. It’s the same thing when you’re dribbling. You don’t really dribble with the palm of your hand. You dribble with your fingertips because you have more control." - Steph Curry
balancing act
BALANCE IS KEY
"The key to being a good shooter is balance. Everything follows balance."
- Larry Bird
"The key to being a good shooter is balance. Everything follows balance."
- Larry Bird
"The key to being a good shooter is balance. Everything follows balance."
- Larry Bird
BALANCE IS KEY
"The key to being a good shooter is balance. Everything follows balance."
- Larry Bird
"The key to being a good shooter is balance. Everything follows balance."
- Larry Bird
the elbow
elbow in, under the ball
BALANCE IS KEY
"The key to being a good shooter is balance. Everything follows balance."
- Larry Bird
"The key to being a good shooter is balance. Everything follows balance."
- Larry Bird
shoulder, Elbow & rim alignment
straight shot =
straight elbow -> straight shot
point a to point b
POINT A TO POINT B
YOUR SHOULDER, YOUR ELBOW AND THE CENTER POINT OF THE BASKET SHOULD FORM A STRAIGHT LINE
It doesn't matter what distance or angle you shoot from on the floor: you can form a straight line in every shot you take.
Take every shot "at 6 o'clock."
Reggie Miller and Peja Stojakovic are 2 exceptions to the rule: don't stick your shooting elbow out like a chicken wing.
YOUR SHOULDER, YOUR ELBOW AND THE CENTER POINT OF THE BASKET SHOULD FORM A STRAIGHT LINE
It doesn't matter what distance or angle you shoot from on the floor: you can form a straight line in every shot you take.
Take every shot "at 6 o'clock."
Reggie Miller and Peja Stojakovic are 2 exceptions to the rule: don't stick your shooting elbow out like a chicken wing.
you can shoot a straight shot from any spot on the floor if you keep your elbow straight (in, not out)
Think of your shooting shoulder, elbow and the
Reggie Miller and Peja Stojakovic are 2 exceptions to the rule: don't stick your shooting elbow out like a chicken wing.
POINT A TO POINT B
YOUR SHOULDER, YOUR ELBOW AND THE CENTER POINT OF THE BASKET SHOULD FORM A STRAIGHT LINE
It doesn't matter what distance or angle you shoot from on the floor: you can form a straight line in every shot you take.
Think of your shooting shoulder, elbow and the
Reggie Miller and Peja Stojakovic are 2 exceptions to the rule: don't stick your shooting elbow out like a chicken wing.
YOUR SHOULDER, YOUR ELBOW AND THE CENTER POINT OF THE BASKET SHOULD FORM A STRAIGHT LINE
It doesn't matter what distance or angle you shoot from on the floor: you can form a straight line in every shot you take.
Think of your shooting shoulder, elbow and the
Reggie Miller and Peja Stojakovic are 2 exceptions to the rule: don't stick your shooting elbow out like a chicken wing.
Fire shot with one hand
FIRE SHOT WITH ONE HAND
As your shooting elbow crosses the eye level, take your off hand off the ball so that you release with just the shooting hand primarily. The longer you keep the guide hand on the ball the more likely it will misguide your shot.
As your shooting elbow crosses the eye level, take your off hand off the ball so that you release with just the shooting hand primarily. The longer you keep the guide hand on the ball the more likely it will misguide your shot.
As your shooting elbow crosses the eye level, take your off hand off the ball so that you release with just the shooting hand primarily. The longer you keep the guide hand on the ball the more likely it will misguide your shot.
FIRE SHOT WITH ONE HAND
As your shooting elbow crosses the eye level, take your off hand off the ball so that you release with just the shooting hand primarily. The longer you keep the guide hand on the ball the more likely it will misguide your shot.
As your shooting elbow crosses the eye level, take your off hand off the ball so that you release with just the shooting hand primarily. The longer you keep the guide hand on the ball the more likely it will misguide your shot.
spread fingers and hands wide on the ball
SPREAD FINGERS AND HANDS WIDE ON THE BALL
"Chip Engelland (Spurs shooting coach) taught me to spread my hands out a little wider on the ball and use my index fingers more than my middle finger.
It made me a more consistent shooter by allowing me more control over my shot and making it far less likely that the ball would slip and roll off my pinky fingers."
- Steve Kerr
"Chip Engelland (Spurs shooting coach) taught me to spread my hands out a little wider on the ball and use my index fingers more than my middle finger.
It made me a more consistent shooter by allowing me more control over my shot and making it far less likely that the ball would slip and roll off my pinky fingers."
- Steve Kerr
"Chip Engelland (Spurs shooting coach) taught me to spread my hands out a little wider on the ball and use my index fingers more than my middle finger. It made me a more consistent shooter by allowing me more control over my shot and making it far less likely that the ball would slip and roll off my pinky fingers." - Steve Kerr
SPREAD FINGERS AND HANDS WIDE ON THE BALL
"Chip Engelland (Spurs shooting coach) taught me to spread my hands out a little wider on the ball and use my index fingers more than my middle finger.
It made me a more consistent shooter by allowing me more control over my shot and making it far less likely that the ball would slip and roll off my pinky fingers."
- Steve Kerr
"Chip Engelland (Spurs shooting coach) taught me to spread my hands out a little wider on the ball and use my index fingers more than my middle finger.
It made me a more consistent shooter by allowing me more control over my shot and making it far less likely that the ball would slip and roll off my pinky fingers."
- Steve Kerr
Shooting Tricks?
The Perfect form?
life hacks?
SHOOTING TRICKS? THE PERFECT FORM? LIFE HACKS?
"Don't look for the big, quick improvement. Seek the small improvement one day at a time. " - Coach John Wooden
"Don't look for the big, quick improvement. Seek the small improvement one day at a time. " - Coach John Wooden
"Don't look for the big, quick improvement. Seek the small improvement one day at a time. " - Coach John Wooden
SHOOTING TRICKS? THE PERFECT FORM? LIFE HACKS?
"Don't look for the big, quick improvement. Seek the small improvement one day at a time. " - Coach John Wooden
"Don't look for the big, quick improvement. Seek the small improvement one day at a time. " - Coach John Wooden
visualization: daydream shots going in
VISUALIZATION: DAYDREAM SHOTS GOING IN
In practice and in games take the shots you're most likely to get and take. If you're a big man who likes to take flip shots, bank shots, hook shots etc… see yourself making these shots before taking them.
Picture yourself before games while taking deep breaths and eyes closed making shots from your primary shooting spots. Feel yourself in the actual moments with the defense the crowd the shot clock running down making that shit!
In practice and in games take the shots you're most likely to get and take. If you're a big man who likes to take flip shots, bank shots, hook shots etc… see yourself making these shots before taking them.
Picture yourself before games while taking deep breaths and eyes closed making shots from your primary shooting spots. Feel yourself in the actual moments with the defense the crowd the shot clock running down making that shit!
In practice and in games take the shots you're most likely to get and take. If you're a big man who likes to take flip shots, bank shots, hook shots etc… see yourself making these shots before taking them.
Picture yourself before games while taking deep breaths and eyes closed making shots from your primary shooting spots. Feel yourself in the actual moments with the defense the crowd the shot clock running down making that shit!
VISUALIZATION: DAYDREAM SHOTS GOING IN
In practice and in games take the shots you're most likely to get and take. If you're a big man who likes to take flip shots, bank shots, hook shots etc… see yourself making these shots before taking them.
Picture yourself before games while taking deep breaths and eyes closed making shots from your primary shooting spots. Feel yourself in the actual moments with the defense the crowd the shot clock running down making that shit!
In practice and in games take the shots you're most likely to get and take. If you're a big man who likes to take flip shots, bank shots, hook shots etc… see yourself making these shots before taking them.
Picture yourself before games while taking deep breaths and eyes closed making shots from your primary shooting spots. Feel yourself in the actual moments with the defense the crowd the shot clock running down making that shit!
go straight up, come straight down
GO STRAIGHT UP, COME STRAIGHT DOWN
As you come off the catch, or pull up for a shot off the dribble, your momentum can carry you forward, backward, or to the sides. Use your feet to re-gain balance, by planting your toes and raising your heels up.
As you go up for the shot, go straight up, perpendicular to the floor, and land down and forward, so you don't fire your shot too much to the left or right, or too short or long.
As you come off the catch, or pull up for a shot off the dribble, your momentum can carry you forward, backward, or to the sides. Use your feet to re-gain balance, by planting your toes and raising your heels up.
As you go up for the shot, go straight up, perpendicular to the floor, and land down and forward, so you don't fire your shot too much to the left or right, or too short or long.
As you come off the catch, or pull up for a shot off the dribble, your momentum can carry you forward, backward, or to the sides. Use your feet to re-gain balance, by planting your toes and raising your heels up.
As you go up for the shot, go straight up, perpendicular to the floor, and land down and forward, so you don't fire your shot too much to the left or right, or too short or long.
GO STRAIGHT UP, COME STRAIGHT DOWN
As you come off the catch, or pull up for a shot off the dribble, your momentum can carry you forward, backward, or to the sides. Use your feet to re-gain balance, by planting your toes and raising your heels up.
As you go up for the shot, go straight up, perpendicular to the floor, and land down and forward, so you don't fire your shot too much to the left or right, or too short or long.
As you come off the catch, or pull up for a shot off the dribble, your momentum can carry you forward, backward, or to the sides. Use your feet to re-gain balance, by planting your toes and raising your heels up.
As you go up for the shot, go straight up, perpendicular to the floor, and land down and forward, so you don't fire your shot too much to the left or right, or too short or long.
the one-legged high arching dirk shot
THE ONE-LEGGED HIGH-ARCHING DIRK SHOT
“I came up with a shot where I just have to basically lean back, don’t be athletic at all and just hoist it up."
“I came up with my own ‘Dream Shake’ I guess — the white version.”
“I came up with a shot where I just have to basically lean back, don’t be athletic at all and just hoist it up."
“I came up with my own ‘Dream Shake’ I guess — the white version.”
“I came up with a shot where I just have to basically lean back, don’t be athletic at all and just hoist it up."
“I came up with my own ‘Dream Shake’ I guess — the white version.”
THE ONE-LEGGED HIGH-ARCHING DIRK SHOT
“I came up with a shot where I just have to basically lean back, don’t be athletic at all and just hoist it up."
“I came up with my own ‘Dream Shake’ I guess — the white version.”
“I came up with a shot where I just have to basically lean back, don’t be athletic at all and just hoist it up."
“I came up with my own ‘Dream Shake’ I guess — the white version.”
Untitled Slide
WORLD'S MOST ACCURATE SHOOTER
Coach Dave Hopla
Coach Dave Hopla
no big deal
- He once made 1,234 free throws in a row without a miss.
- He once made 211 high school 3-pointers in a row without a miss.
- He once made 181 college 3-pointers in a row without a miss.
- He once made 78 NBA 3-pointers in a row without a miss
WORLD'S MOST ACCURATE SHOOTER
Coach Dave Hopla
Coach Dave Hopla
2 steps to becoming best shooter in the world
1. shoot the ball with correct shooting form. [easy]
WORLD'S MOST ACCURATE SHOOTER
Coach Dave Hopla
Coach Dave Hopla
2. shoot it more times than anybody else the correct way. (difficult)
WORLD'S MOST ACCURATE SHOOTER
Coach Dave Hopla
Coach Dave Hopla
dave hopla's shooting advice
WORLD'S MOST ACCURATE SHOOTER
Coach Dave Hopla
Link to Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YWFeAnxSiAk
Coach Dave Hopla
Link to Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YWFeAnxSiAk
the free throw
WHY DRAW FOULS IF YOU'RE GOING TO MISS FREE THROWS?
Elena delle donne free throw tips
- index finger on the pinhole of the ball
- same # of dribbles every time
- bend knees, elbow straight
- pop the ankles as you fire shot
the floater
how to shoot over tall defenders
release high with a flick of the wrist
go straight up
floater tips
- jump straight up and forward
- aim with a high elbow
- soft touch with index and middle finger
- follow through with flick of wrist
- land straight down without leaning left or right
the scoop shot
the under-handed floater
scoop shot tips
- fingers wide
- aim with the elbow
- release with index/middle finger
the hook shot
floaters for tall people
hook shot tips
- go straight up, release high
- fingertips only = soft touch
- eyes on target
- flick of the wrist
- practice with both hands: your off hand has a softer touch than shooting hand
shooting = equal opportunity
bigs can shoot
CHRIS BOSH CAN SHOOT
CHRIS BOSH CAN SHOOT
KRISTAPS PORZINGIS CAN SHOOT
KRISTAPS PORZINGIS CAN SHOOT
JOAKIM NOAH CAN SHOOT
HOW NOT TO SHOOT
Joakim Noah's elbows stick out like chicken wings and don't align with the basket.
He also places both hands on the side of ball, forcing a tornado-like rotation.
Joakim Noah's elbows stick out like chicken wings and don't align with the basket.
He also places both hands on the side of ball, forcing a tornado-like rotation.
OK, NOT REALLY, BUT YOU HAVE TO RESPECT ANYONE WHOSE FORM GOES AGAINST CONVENTIONAL SHOOTING WISDOM AND STILL EXCELS IN THE NBA
OK, NOT REALLY, BUT YOU HAVE TO RESPECT ANYONE WHOSE FORM GOES AGAINST CONVENTIONAL SHOOTING WISDOM AND STILL EXCELS IN THE NBA
JOAKIM NOAH SHOOTING FORM
- GOOD BALANCE
- BAD ELBOWS (STICK OUT)
- BAD HANDS (USES BOTH)
- LACKS BACKSPIN (USES SIDESPIN)
- GOOD FOLLOW-THROUGH
OK, NOT REALLY, BUT YOU HAVE TO RESPECT ANYONE WHOSE FORM GOES AGAINST CONVENTIONAL SHOOTING WISDOM AND STILL EXCELS IN THE NBA
ANTHONY DAVIS CAN SHOOT
INCREASES RANGE AND SHOOTING ACCURACY EVERY YEAR
ANTHONY DAVIS CAN SHOOT
INCREASES RANGE AND SHOOTING ACCURACY EVERY YEAR
INCREASES RANGE AND SHOOTING ACCURACY EVERY YEAR
And Dirk Nowitzki...
...you already know
DIRK NOWITZKI CAN...
...YOU ALREADY KNOW
...YOU ALREADY KNOW
ladies can shot
SHOOTING FORM FOR GIRLS AND WOMEN
MECHANICS STAY THE SAME
MECHANICS STAY THE SAME
diana taurasi can light it up
SHOOTING FORM FOR GIRLS AND WOMEN
MECHANICS STAY THE SAME
MECHANICS STAY THE SAME
diana taurasi's shooting form
- eyes and elbows locked in
- shooting fingers spread wide
- guide hand makes minimal contact with ball
Diana Taurasi Shooting Form
maya moore can shoot
[4-min video]: Shooting Tips from Maya Moore
sue Bird can shoot
CLICK OFF-HAND THUMB INWARD
INTO PINKY FINGER BEFORE FIRING SHOT
To prevent her guide hand from mis-guiding her shot, Sue Bird pushes her thumb inward for a straighter shot, and a greater backspin.
INTO PINKY FINGER BEFORE FIRING SHOT
To prevent her guide hand from mis-guiding her shot, Sue Bird pushes her thumb inward for a straighter shot, and a greater backspin.
push THUMB into pinky finger as you fire shot (guide hand)
CLICK OFF-HAND THUMB INWARD
INTO PINKY FINGER BEFORE FIRING SHOT
To prevent her guide hand from mis-guiding her shot, Sue Bird pushes her thumb inward for a straighter shot, and a greater backspin.
INTO PINKY FINGER BEFORE FIRING SHOT
To prevent her guide hand from mis-guiding her shot, Sue Bird pushes her thumb inward for a straighter shot, and a greater backspin.
To shoot straight with max backspin
...
push thumb inward
CLICK OFF-HAND THUMB INWARD
INTO PINKY FINGER BEFORE FIRING SHOT
To prevent her guide hand from mis-guiding her shot, Sue Bird pushes her thumb inward for a straighter shot, and a greater backspin.
INTO PINKY FINGER BEFORE FIRING SHOT
To prevent her guide hand from mis-guiding her shot, Sue Bird pushes her thumb inward for a straighter shot, and a greater backspin.
ensures ball doesnt stick to thumb
...
causing it to go too left or too right
CLICK OFF-HAND THUMB INWARD
INTO PINKY FINGER BEFORE FIRING SHOT
To prevent her guide hand from mis-guiding her shot, Sue Bird pushes her thumb inward for a straighter shot, and a greater backspin.
INTO PINKY FINGER BEFORE FIRING SHOT
To prevent her guide hand from mis-guiding her shot, Sue Bird pushes her thumb inward for a straighter shot, and a greater backspin.
free throw science
if you struggle one-way, try the other
you can shoot 80% or better using either method
grandpa knows best
respect the granny shot
most players would rather shoot ...
and be made fun of
and be made fun of
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