by admin | Mar 21, 2018 | Jumpshot Mechanics, Shooting
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...
by admin | Mar 16, 2018 | Correcting Shooting Errors, Shooting
Correcting Shots that Circle Out Due to Release Off Wrong (Ring) Finger By Dr. Hal Wissel Correcting shots that circle out due to release off the wrong finger is listed below, along with suggested trigger word to correct this. Trigger words are positive words,...
by admin | Mar 16, 2018 | Creating Shot Off Dribble, Shooting
Shooting the Runner By Hal Wissel The runner, or extended layup shot, is used away from the basket when a quick shot is needed off a cut or drive. The runner is shot the same way as the layup except the takeoff position is farther from the basket. This shot is often...
by admin | Feb 7, 2018 | Shooting, Shooting Lead-up Drills
Catch and Shoot Front, Side, Point of Backboard Lead-up Drills By Dr. Hal Wissel Shooting close to the basket as a warm-up helps you develop confidence, rhythm and mechanics. Objectives of the Catch and Shoot Lead-up Drills: 1. Improve ability to catch and shoot with...
by admin | Jan 18, 2018 | Shooting, Shooting Lead-up Drills
Catch and Shoot Jump Shot at Elbow Drill By Dr. Hal Wissel Most shots in a game are open shots. When open, the jump stop enables you to catch and shoot in one motion, thereby fostering a quicker release than the step and shoot, which is a two motion shot. It is also...
