The art of shooting

Back to the basics

The game of basketball was first introduced in Springfield, Massachusetts. It was a simple game. Just put the ball into the basket.

Since then the art of basketball has evolved into high-post, low-post, triple threat offenses. Data rich scouting and training methodologies.

But really the game is still simple, put the ball into the basket.

The following series will look at the art of shooting a basketball.

Quicktips

Practice

Shooting Drills

The Free Throw

The Dunk

Hook shot

Jump Shot

Lay Up

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The free throw

Many games are won and lost at the free-throw line. Mental pressure is real from the charity strip. The opposing coach may call a time-out right

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Practice

Do it now We have discussed the mechanics and mental preparation required to shoot a basketball properly throughout this site. Some of the information will

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Basketball Layup

Lay up

Its simplicity and layup make it easy to accept the shot as a given. It is the only shot in the family that requires ambidexterity, aside

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Jumpshoot

Jump Shot

The Jumper Jump shots are simply an evolution of set shots that allow players to shoot past defenders’ arms. Because defenders are more athletic and

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Shooting basketball basics

The art of shooting

Back to the basics The game of basketball was first introduced in Springfield, Massachusetts. It was a simple game. Just put the ball into the

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