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One of the most challenging skills for youth basketball players to master is shooting. That said, everyone who has ever laced up their basketball shoes dreams of being a scorer, of taking the last second shot that gives his/her team a big win.
Author: Trevor Sumner
Date: Oct 13, 2009 - 4:03:23 AM
One of the most challenging skills for youth basketball players to master is shooting. That said, everyone who has ever laced up their basketball shoes dreams of being a scorer, of taking the last second shot that gives his/her team a big win. It is true that few successes in team sports feel as good as knocking down a big shot, but for that to happen, you have to put in the time in the gym. The only way to become a great shooter is mastering the proper fundamentals and then taking thousands of shots weekly through different types of basketball shooting drills
Some of the game's greatest scorers were not necessarily great shooters. A tall post player for example may get most of his/her points inside the paint and still struggle from the free throw line. The game's greatest shooters have an important combination of natural ability, willingness to stay in the gym for extra shooting practice, and confidence.
Probably the single most important quality to possess to be a great basketball shooter is confidence. If you receive the ball unsure of your ability to make the shot and you hesitate, you're better off not shooting at all. On the other hand, if you are open and are decisive about shooting as you receive the pass, your shooting percentage will improve automatically. Every player on the floor, therefore, has a responsibility to take good shots within the offense when they are open. It's also important to not shoot every time you think you're open or you'll be known as a ball hog; take the opportunities that come naturally in the offense and know you're limits.
With proper technique and practice, you can develop a soft touch. It's called a "swish" for a reason. Good shots are soft, and even if they hit the rim they may still go in. Developing a soft touch is accomplished by shooting the ball with the power coming from your legs, releasing it from the pads of your hands and fingers, and following through to produce proper backspin,. An improper shot using solely arm strength and not producing adequate backspin will typically bounce off the rim more forcefully. They're called "bricks" for a reason!
Below are some tips for improved shooting as well as some fun drills for your youth basketball team's practice. You can also find more free basketball skills & drills videos and tutorials online at websites like Weplay.com.
Shooting Tips for Basketball
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