Keep Shooting Keeping the Ball Close
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Sep 29, 2022 Discover the secrets to mastering your shooting technique by keeping the basketball close to your body. This discussion dives into the significance of minimizing movement for better accuracy. Learn effective drills and techniques designed to enhance shooting efficiency and transform your game. Perfect for players at any level looking to refine their skills and improve on-court performance.
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Ball Proximity Controls Shot Rhythm
- Keeping the basketball close to the body avoids excessive direction change and creates a controlled shot.
- Big loops and stops in ball movement disrupt shot rhythm and energy efficiency.
Mike Dunn's College Shooting Challenge
- Mike Dunn shares his college shooting experience where he shot 48% from three but felt limited by his shooting style.
- His shot had a big loop causing direction change, which hindered quicker shot release and control.
Keep Ball Close for Repeatability
- Minimize backward ball movement by keeping the ball close and maintaining a consistent shoulder-elbow-wrist angle.
- A straighter, connected shot path reduces resistance, improves energy flow, and leads to a repeatable shot.