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5 of the Biggest Basketball Shooting Mistakes (And How to Fix Them) - By Joe Haefner

For most of these fixes, you are going to need to start away from the hoop and take hundreds and thousands of shots. You can find a wall and do this by yourself or find a line and shoot it back and forth to a partner. Once you begin to feel comfortable with your adjustment, take hundreds of shots really close to the basket and gradually move out.   1. Thumb on Shooting Hand Players often have the ball sit on the tip of their thumb on their shooting hand. This position is awkward and forces the body to strain to hold the proper shooting form. In order to be a good shooter, you have to be comfortable. It you...

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Individual Basketball Training the Right Way

Basketball Skills and Drills Practicing your shots can be a frustrating experience. From one part of the key, you might be sinking everything you shoot, while from another area you’re bouncing every shot off the rim, or missing completely. How will you ever improve? Consistency Consistency is the most important part of any practice regiment. If you’re inconsistent during practice you will be inconsistent during a game. One of the best places to start working on your consistency is with your shots. Shoot over and over again from all over the court, and keep track of how many times you’re shooting from each area and how many you’re making. Tracking will help you identify what you most need to work...

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Basketball Shot Mechanics 101

Understanding basic shot mechanics is a key part of developing a great, consistent shot. Without good shot mechanics, you are fighting against yourself every time you take a shot. Perfect shot mechanics are something that could easily encompass an entire book, so in this blog, we will be taking a look at some of the most basic elements. Don't forget that practice makes progress! Eyes on the prize One of the first things you should do when you are ready to take your shot is lock your eyes on the rim. As you follow through all the steps of your shot, maintain eye contact with the rim. Resist the urge to follow the flight path of the ball, and instead,...

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Practice makes Progress

You may be familiar with the age-old adage “practice makes perfect.” At first glance, this might make a lot of sense. After all, the players you idolize may seem like the epitome of perfection at their craft. And you can be sure that they have put in the practice day in and day out for their whole lives. So it must follow that practice makes perfect. In reality, this saying may do more harm than good. The truth is, perfection should not be the ultimate goal of each practice session. With this mindset, each practice session is set up for failure from the beginning. As you continually get better, you’ll quickly begin to realize how far you have to go....

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Regulations on Basketballs and Hoops

If you just want to shoot a couple baskets in your driveway, it probably doesn’t matter to you if the ball and hoop that you are using are regulation size. But if you are a player who is serious about improving your skills on the court, you need to be sure you are using a regulation-sized hoop and basketball for your practices with our basketball rebounder. Get a breakdown of regulation rules so you can ensure your setup is right. Regulations for Your Basketball For men: Balls should measure 29.5 inches in circumference. They should weigh 22 ounces. For women:  Balls should measure 28.5 inches in circumference. They should weigh 20 ounces.  Mixed teams use a size 6 ball that...

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