The Coach Dave Love Podcast Quantifying Touch
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Oct 28, 2025 Discover the elusive concept of 'touch' in shooting and how it can actually be measured! Coach Dave Love breaks down the vital relationship between launch angle and velocity, revealing why a 45-degree entry angle is key for accuracy. Learn how to diagnose a player's shooting performance by analyzing their arc and speed patterns. Get insights into practical data usage for evaluating player skills and navigating common pitfalls in coaching that overlook the nuances of shooting mechanics.
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Photographer's Gradual Smile Trick
- Dave recounts a photographer's trick: take successive shots from stern to smiling to capture a natural expression.
- He liked the method and used it as an example of deliberate process design.
Arc Versus Distance Trade-Off
- ARC (entry angle) matters because a 45° entry creates a larger target at the rim but trades off distance control.
- Release height, distance, and launch angle determine whether that 45° at the rim is achievable from the shooter.
Angle And Speed Interact In A C-Shape
- Velocity is as crucial as launch angle because angle alone can't get the ball the correct distance.
- Plotting angle versus speed for target distance produces a C-shaped relationship of viable combinations.
