Shooting

Question 1

Things to know about shooting

Answer 1

Bend down like sitting on a chair
Use non-dominant hand as guide hand, do not generate power from it.
Non dominant hand should become flat and pointed towards ceiling at release.
Start with Ball near thighs and have a continuous uninterrupted motion
Shooting hand should have a good grip on the ball
2 fingers pointer and middle finger should be the last to touch the ball
After release follow through and curl the wrist( put
cookie in the cookie jar every time)

Question 2

Where do you aim while shooting

Answer 2

Aim at the back of the rim(opposite side of where you are standing)
Get a good look at the aim

Question 3

While shooting do you doubt about the ball going in

Answer 3

Never be in doubt. Always feel that the ball will go in

Question 4

What do you do after shooting

Answer 4

Take stutter step and get ready for a rebound

Question 5

How can I generate more power and range while shooting

Answer 5

Use your hips. Hip muscle is the strongest of the whole body. Make sure to start your motion like sitting on a chair. Do not lean forward. Instead sit there there is a chair behind you and chest up.

Question 6

I am not able to generate power can I use two hands

Answer 6

No No No.
Generate power from hips instead. Instead of stnading square to the basket turn the leg on shooting arm side a bit away from the basket and line it up during release. Use dominant hand to shoot and other hand as guide.

Question 7

I took a shot but the ball did not go in. What should I feel.

Answer 7

Feel happy. There is always a next time.

Analyze what you missed from your shooting checklist .

Question 8

What shooting percentage should I aim for? If I take 100 shots how many should go in?

Answer 8

Just work on the checklist and shooting form and not the total number of baskets.
Just focus on not picking up bad habits.
and not the percentage.