Mentally Correcting Your Shot After a Miss

Mentally Correcting Your Shot After a Miss By Hal Wissel Many players get upset over their errors, particularly missed shots, and often dwell on the mistake to the point that subsequent play is affected. Each time you recite a negative word out loud, act with negative...

Jump Shot Mechanics

Jump Shot Mechanics By Hal Wissel The mechanics of shooting include balance, sight, hand position, elbow-in alignment, shooting rhythm, and follow-through. To develop your shot it is best to concentrate on only one or two mechanics at a time. 1. Balance: Your base, or...

Shooting Warm-up Routine

Shooting Warm-up Routine By Hal Wissel Larry Bird, Ray Allen, Reggie Miller, Stephen Curry, Paul George and other great shooters have used a shooting warm-up routine before games. Here is the routine: Get on the court early before other players come out. Use a good...