I'm On my Schools 8th grade girls basketball team. I'm usually a PG But This year me and my team-mate Alex We're gonna be the 'switchers' We switch from PG's to Shooters.
SO I need to work on my shooting. I can shoot with both hands. I can shoot with my right and i can shoot with my left. it depends where i am. Down low.I shoot with either. at the 2 pointer and around i shoot with my right. and rarley with my left. Uptop [at the 3] i shoot with my left-help from my right.
But since I sprained my left wrist I need some shooting drills.I know i have to arch my shot and fallow through.But what are some drills i can do by myself to help me get better?
I Have the Whole weekend And i catch on pretty fast so help please?
Practice and repitition are key. You can't improve in just one week, it takes some years to truly perfect an area of their game, so you must continue to practice and train at an extremly high level. As far as improving your shot, it starts down low, with your feet. The best way to practice setting your feet(in a halfcourt situation) is to practice coming off of a pick. The key is to lead with your inside foot(the one closest to the basket when you are parallel to the baseline). You lead with your inside foot and plant it, the outside foot should follow and your there. Next is the kneebend, if you don't bend your knees you can't be an effective shooter, especially in the forth quarter. The easiest way to experiment with kneebending is to shoot some set shots(shots with little to no jumping, like a freethrow) within 15 feet of the basket. Experiment with various levels of bending your knees until you find the most comfortable for you. Next, your hips and upperbody. Always, at least when you can, square your hips and your shoulders to the basket, it increases your shot accuracy more than you realize. Lastly, form and release. I'm going to take your word for it when you say you have good form, but just remember, release point is key. You want to release the ball at its highest point, and don't start back pedaling at all really. Wait until the ball is about half way to the rim, cause though it may not seem like it at times, the slightest shift in momentum, forward or back, can drastically change a shot. I hope I helped you in someway, sorry it took so long, but shooting is a lot more work than people think. By the way, I've coached middle school and high school basketball for the last 4 1/2 years and I've played since I was 4, so I think I'm pretty knolwedgeable on the subject. Whether or not you agree, good luck to you and your teammates this upcoming season!

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1667 days ago
practice. have someone hold a broom so it forces you to shoot an arch. that always works for me. practice shooting at a certain spot for ten minutes or till you get good at it.
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Agent 0
1667 days ago
practice off the dribble or in rythm. very rarely will you be standing still and have time to gather youreself for a shot.
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smelly pig
1667 days ago
practice practice if I was you I mean how great players in the NBA get better is the key to becoming a great player in what sport your in
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Sean E
1667 days ago
When you're shooting, if you miss practice taking a shot in stride off the missed shot. It helps you to be prepared to shoot anytime. Just make sure you're squared to the basket. Also, you can improve your range with this drill: start pretty close to the basket. If you make it, take 2 steps back and shoot, if you miss come closer. Wherever you consistently stay will let you know what kind of range you have.
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Chris C
1667 days ago
lay-ups, you can never stop doing them… I want you to not be afraid to go in.. draw the foul. I bet coach tells you that all the time learn to shoot lay-ups with your weaker hand… The most embarassing thing is to steal the ball and go on a breakaway and miss a lay-up… sit at the free throw line and do a hundred a day… you know if u miss 5 free throws a game and your team loses by 4 points … your not to blame but you team might of won… think about what i said… I wish i could be there and help… but i'll think you will make out O.K. =)
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lilamare32
1667 days ago
Practice and repitition are key. You can't improve in just one week, it takes some years to truly perfect an area of their game, so you must continue to practice and train at an extremly high level. As far as improving your shot, it starts down low, with your feet. The best way to practice setting your feet(in a halfcourt situation) is to practice coming off of a pick. The key is to lead with your inside foot(the one closest to the basket when you are parallel to the baseline). You lead with your inside foot and plant it, the outside foot should follow and your there. Next is the kneebend, if you don't bend your knees you can't be an effective shooter, especially in the forth quarter. The easiest way to experiment with kneebending is to shoot some set shots(shots with little to no jumping, like a freethrow) within 15 feet of the basket. Experiment with various levels of bending your knees until you find the most comfortable for you. Next, your hips and upperbody. Always, at least when you can, square your hips and your shoulders to the basket, it increases your shot accuracy more than you realize. Lastly, form and release. I'm going to take your word for it when you say you have good form, but just remember, release point is key. You want to release the ball at its highest point, and don't start back pedaling at all really. Wait until the ball is about half way to the rim, cause though it may not seem like it at times, the slightest shift in momentum, forward or back, can drastically change a shot. I hope I helped you in someway, sorry it took so long, but shooting is a lot more work than people think. By the way, I've coached middle school and high school basketball for the last 4 1/2 years and I've played since I was 4, so I think I'm pretty knolwedgeable on the subject. Whether or not you agree, good luck to you and your teammates this upcoming season!
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henballs
1666 days ago
Everyone is correct about practice but what if you're practicing wrong?
Try working on technique and using the same technique EVERYtime you shoot. Same way.
Learn how to shoot properly and do it the same way every time.
Basically practice perfecting your shooting touch.
http://www.wikihow.com/Shoot-a-Basketball-Correctly
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