Shooting technique
The basics of a sound shot, in clear and simple steps.
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Shooting technique
The Basic Steps of a Sound Basketball Shot: From Stance to Follow-Through
Six simple steps that build a sound shot, from your stance to your follow-through, plus what research says about arc and backspin.
Shooting technique
Shooting Off the Catch: Get Ready Before the Ball Arrives
In games, many of your shots come right after a pass. Learn a simple four-step way to get your feet, hands and eyes ready before the ball arrives, and how to test it in ShootingStat.
Shooting technique
Common Shooting Mistakes and How to Fix Them
Six common basketball shooting mistakes, how to spot each one from the way your shots miss, and simple steps to fix them.
Shooting technique
The Free-Throw Routine: Fixed Steps Before Every Shot
How to build a short, repeatable routine for the free throw, what research says about it, and how to practice it and track your progress.