The Coach Dave Love Podcast How I Work On Balance in a Player's Shot
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Nov 18, 2025 Discover the vital role of balance in a player's shot, emphasizing energy control rather than stillness. Explore four types of balance—static, dynamic, transitional, and reactive—and their specific impact on shooting. Learn about essential habits like athletic posture and engaged core that contribute to stability. Delve into how practicing under constraints can enhance balance and skill transfer. Finally, get insights into how to structure training sessions effectively to improve player performance.
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Balance Is Energy Control
- Balance is the ability to control energy through movement, not eliminate motion.
- Controlling negative energy before the shot lets you convert it into useful positive energy toward the rim.
Four Different Kinds Of Balance
- There are four distinct balance types: static, dynamic, transitional, and reactive.
- Transitional and reactive balance are the most relevant to basketball shooting and in-game actions.
Prioritize Three Core Habits
- Coach the three traveling habits: feet outside hips, athletic posture, and engaged core.
- Use those habits as tools inside movement-rich tasks, not as static positions to rehearse alone.