Shooting Tips and Drills
Kyrie Irving, All-Star Guard for the Cleveland Cavaliers, is one of the best scorers and shooters in the NBA. See why he is such a great shooter as we dissect his shot!
We look at the NBA's seven leading scorers during the 2012/13 season and ask: Why are they so dominant at scoring?
Many of the best NBA players do not understand how they shoot. They think they shoot one way, but many times they do the opposite.
Stephen Curry is the best shooter in the NBA. Watch the techniques that make him into a shooting legend.
The best shooters in the NBA, WNBA and College Basketball sweep their feet forward and sway their shoulders back. They DO NOT shoot straight up and down! This helps increase range and better the shooter’s arc.
Players are told by their coaches to never dip the ball and yet, the shooting dip is one of the most important shooting concepts. It DOES NOT slow your shot down and it gives a shot great rhythm and power.
Keeping the shot straight is the #1 shooting aspect. This starts with the shooting release (the index finger) and the mind. Features: Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant and “Pistol” Pete Maravich.