When practicing, Stephen Curry must swish 5 out of 10 free throws before leaving. Ray Allen was the first to the arena. He then went through a form shooting routine and progressed to 3-point shooting. Great shooters have routines.
The following shooting routine will help players develop into great shooters or at least much better shooters for the following reasons.
· It develops sound shooting technique.
· Develops consistency in form.
· Improves confidence
For youth, high school or post high school players looking to improve their shooting form, can use tbese progressions in a shooting workout. For advanced players, this is a great way to refine their shooting technique. That is why professionals like Stephen Curry and Ray Allen do "boring" form shooting drills every day.
One Hand Form Shooting Drill
Most players have seen the one hand shooting form drill. Even though it is nothing new, do not dismiss the importance of this foundational drill. It reinforces good technique at the "release" portion of the shot.
For this progression, focus on getting the feet about shoulder width apart or slightly narrower while standing in a strong, balanced position. Make sure to check both feet and develop consistency on every shot. One may also stagger both feet or slightly turn them. Each player needs to find what works for them.
Next, make an L with your shooting arm. Focus on pushing the ball up and out. The shooting elbow should finish above the eyes. Focus on pushing the ball through your fingers. Typically, the shot should either finish with the index finger pointing at the hoop or with the index/middle finger pointing at the hoop. Find what works best. When the player shoots "up and out" and "pushes through with the fingers", then he/she will get the proper backspin on the ball. I even recommend shooting at a wall to focus on proper mechanics.
Points of Emphasis
· Feet - shoulder width apart.
· Feet - slightly staggered and/or turned.
· Strong and stable position.
· L with arm - starting position.
· Push up, out, and through with fingers.
Shooting Workout / 10 wall shots and 50 basket shots
1. The One Hand Form Shooting Drill - 10 wall shots with good technique
Do not progress until you have shot 9 out of the last 10 wall shots with sound shooting technique. It is okay if this takes some time. The key is sound shooting technique.
2. The One Hand Form Shooting Drill - 50 shots at basket
Take 10 shots from 5 spots on the court around the basket. Distance is 3 to 5 feet from the basket. Make 8 out of 10 shots from each spot. If good technique is not used on a shot, then the shot does not count.
***VERY IMPORTANT***
Anyone can use poor shooting technique and make shots close to the basket. As a player moves further from the basket, the poor shooting technique will be exposed, and they will miss even more shots. Therefore, it does not matter if 10 out of 10 shots are made with poor technique. Technique is the most important thing here. Once good technique is developed then worry about making baskets.
One Hand Form Shooting Drill - With Guide Hand
Athletes have a tendency to use their guide hand too much. Therefore do not allow the guide hand to touch the basketball in this progression. This is very important because players that overuse the guide hand will often miss to the right and/or the left. If a player can eliminate shooting to the right or left, he/she will automatically make more shots.
Emphasis Points
· Guide hand near the side of the ball. Do not place guide hand in front or behind basketball.
· Fingers on guide hand pointing upwards.
· Keep guide hand still.
· Do not touch the ball with the guide hand.
Shooting Workout
1. One Hand Form Shooting Drill - 30 shots
Shoot 10 shots from 3 spots. The player should be 3 to 5 feet from the basket. Make 8 out of 10 from each spot before progressing to next exercise.
2. One Hand Form Shooting With Guide Hand - 50 Shots
Shoot 10 shots from 5 spots. The player should be 3 to 5 feet from the basket. Make 8 out of 10 from each spot before progressing to the next progression.
JOHN LUCAS DRILL
I learned this drill as a youth at the now defunct Mr. Basketball Camp. They had a guess professional come by the name of John Lucas, and he completely blew my mind. Lucas started directly under the basket and shot until he swished two shots, then took a step back. John Lucas talked and demonstrated without missing a single shot. He was soon at half court, and then made two in a row clean through. John Lucas then walked to the foul line like that type of thing happens every day.
After Lucas’ demonstration, he proceeded to play a full court pick-up game with some of the top campers, college players (counselors), and the camp’s resident pro (played in France). The 6’3” John Lucas, who was closer to 6 foot, proceeded to dominate the competition as if they were middle schoolers. It was amazing. I had no idea just how much better an elite NBA player would be compared to college student athletes, or even overseas professional players. John Lucas was the number one overall pick in the 1976 NBA draft for a reason.
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