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ridnour08 · #11 (**permalink**) 11-28-2007, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by King of Bling

I don't want to start a new thread to post a question.
I have a pretty accurate shot from three point land, more or less 50% or higher, meaning it was more likely to go in if I were open to take the shot.

The problem is since I injured my hand last year, I have not been able to get back to the mark again. Well, I got my shooting back but not as consistent like I was before. I've become more of a streak shooter so my teammates feed me the ball when I'm hot and I defer taking it when I know I'm on a slump.

Anyways, can anybody help me out by giving tips on how to get my consistency back? Thanks.

Your not confident enough. If your a good player dont ever let your teamates defer to passing you the ball.

Jumping J · #12 (**permalink**) 11-28-2007, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by abdcc

Yeah i know he most important thing is that it goes in but the wayyou shoot counts for alot too. im pretty sure none of you would shoot the way shawn marion shoots even if it was an effective way. Am i right? And also when you tell me to simply pactice shooting the proper way, i would do that without a problem but how can i know if i shoot the proper way? When i shoot i feel like i shoot the proper way but people tell me my elbow is sticking out. I cant correct it that easily. If anyone has the video of better basketball better shooting with ray allen on it, i would love it if you could send it to me

The way you shoot does not count for much, the only important part of the shot is a consistent release. Fact is that its very hard to change the mechanics of a players shot after 15. To become a better shooter, simply shoot. If you have to use the same mechanics every shot to make shots, you'll be a great foul shooter and spot up shooter but you will be very easy to defend because the ball will be in the same place for the defender regardless of how he plays you. Great shooters become great shooters because they make between 500 and 4000 shots a day. Do 5 twelve spot drills before and after practice, that will give you 1200 made shots a day, your shooting will improve. Larry bird shot behind his head, Jerry West had no follow through, Chris Mullin's guide hand and shooting elbow would wander and he's the greatest shooter I've ever seen, Steve Kerr leaned left, Reggie Miller Followed through his guide hand, Glen Rice lifted his head too high and didn't have his ball hand bent at 45, Peja drifts left, fades and spins the follow through left, Dirk Shoots behind his head, Stockton shot from his ear, Ray Allen does not get full extension. Remember basketball is a game you can master but never perfect. Master what you have before you try to perfect the game.

Clear_Matt · #13 (**permalink**) 12-01-2007, 07:19 PM

well i used to have a bad shooting technique but now its flawless, i had no help but i jsut watched alot of the pros in the NBA and studied there shooting shot then adapted it to mine to recreate my technique. most coaches now that i play at higher levels tell me how good my technique is. might not work for you but by jsut watching pros u can learn alot.

Lil-Saint · #14 (**permalink**) 12-01-2007, 08:31 PM

To start off with u dont need no program to buy or somethin like the shooting bandit to fix it waste of money i watched a clip from mj and he said go to the freeethrow and practise ur shot ova and ova or wen lyin on the bed use one hand flick the ball out of ur hand while ur hand is 90 degrees and afta a while u will get it perfect.