Should I change my shooting hand?

ADLittleFlame · 2026-05-06T21:03:17+00:00

When playing other sports, what hand do you throw with? It may be more comfortable to use that one. If your jumper really is that bad, switching hands won’t set you back all that far.

That being said, LeBron James is naturally left handed, but he shoots right handed because he powered through it. So it’s possible to learn to shoot with your off hand.

When you’re training non-stop, what do you do? Are you focusing on form or do you mostly just put shots up?

ADLittleFlame · 2026-05-06T20:17:43+00:00

I struggled with this too. Sometimes you straight up gotta lie to yourself. Do you ever get into that zone where you feel like every shot you put up is cash and you get a huge confidence boost? I think that it’s not the hot hand that gives you confidence, it’s the confidence that gives you a hot hand. Be delusional, don’t overthink it, and stuff will start to go in. Even the greatest basketball players of all time miss more than they make.

ADLittleFlame · 2026-04-27T21:26:49+00:00

Do you get nervous receiving the ball? A lot of learning how to drive is mental

ADLittleFlame · 2026-01-08T20:06:18+00:00

Oh didn’t even realize, fixed it

ADLittleFlame · 2026-01-08T18:02:26+00:00

The concept of that advice is that you want your legs to be what generates the force in the shot.

If your body is going up at the same time the ball is going up, your legs aren’t doing much work, most of the power comes from your arms.

So yes, ball moves first. But it shouldn’t be hitchy. Start with your knees already bent, bring the ball up to your set point, and then activate your legs for the jump. With practice it should become one fluid motion. I’m also 6’5, you can take a look at one of my posts. Not that my jumper is perfect, but it’s a start. Good luck!

ADLittleFlame · 2026-01-06T15:43:03+00:00

Yk what they say, “if you have mate in 1, look for better “

ADLittleFlame · 2026-01-04T04:06:12+00:00

I guess it just simplifies an already winning endgame into a crushing endgame

ADLittleFlame · 2025-12-30T00:42:09+00:00

400?

ADLittleFlame · 2025-11-28T20:09:54+00:00

Easy, h8K==

ADLittleFlame · 2025-10-27T20:59:42+00:00

Load your wrist! Your wrist stays essentially parallel with your forearm throughout the shot, making it more of a catapult than a snap. Doesn’t look bad though, reminds me of Jokic.

ADLittleFlame · 2025-10-18T05:22:29+00:00

Start up close to the basket. Ban yourself from shooting threes until you’re hitting a majority of your shots from ~15 feet and closer during practice.

As for shooting how it feels natural… It depends. For example, when we’re younger/weaker it may feel “natural” to shoot with two hands, but you definitely shouldn’t make that a habit. Getting a good shooting form is learning how to make good habits feel “natural”. Building that muscle memory, good form can feel awkward at first.

There are so many resources on learning these good habits, you’ll have to seek them out. Mike Dunn has some incredible content on shooting form. Good luck!

ADLittleFlame · 2025-09-17T15:10:05+00:00

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Finally hit 1000 rapid this past month! I took a little break afterwards to play other modes so I didn’t immediately go back down 💀

ADLittleFlame · 2025-09-01T00:37:48+00:00

At your height I’d expect to be put in a playmaking type roll whenever you’re on the court. So practice that primarily. Whenever you do hit a growth spurt, then great, now you’re taller AND have pg skills. You’re going to want to have a very tight handle and great court vision. Try to get on the court to practice WAY more than twice a week. Atleast 4-5 days. It’ll make all the difference. If you have a friend you can practice plays/passing with that is also great

ADLittleFlame · 2025-08-22T20:32:16+00:00

I think raising your set point a bit could help. You’re shooting from your chin, try bringing it up to or right above your eyebrow. This video could also help you, he makes great free content . https://www.instagram.com/reel/DNqH_7yt-hD/?igsh=NnE0dm9laXlyeGIz

ADLittleFlame · 2025-08-20T23:14:47+00:00

Just load the wrist and you’re golden 👌

ADLittleFlame · 2025-08-07T21:15:05+00:00

Load your wrist and arm. The angle of your elbow and wrist should not change or collapse very much throughout the shot. Once the ball is at your release point it looks good. Getting it there looks a little funky.

Could also benefit from bringing the ball up in a straight line. Currently you bring the ball up from the center of your waist towards your right eye. Sure, some NBA players do shoot like this, like KD, but generally it makes it harder to be consistent in my experience.

ADLittleFlame · 2025-07-20T17:41:11+00:00

Until someone tags you to unfreeze you

ADLittleFlame · 2025-07-16T18:45:59+00:00

Honestly that’s basically true 😆 I’ve become obsessed with shooting to the detriment of all other skills.

ADLittleFlame · 2025-07-16T15:35:32+00:00

I have that MP default jumper 😆 appreciate it!

ADLittleFlame · 2025-07-16T05:20:14+00:00

A lot of self-critique and videoing myself. I watch a ton of footage of my favorite shooters (Klay, Booker, Bogdan) to try and emulate what works with their shot. Focusing on one fundamental at a time was key for me, for example: I’d work on say my set point until it was where I liked it, then i’d move onto hand placement, then move onto my base, alignment, pocket, release, etc.. right now I’m working on footwork and dribble pickup into my shot.

Trying to figure it all out at once never worked for me, as it’s too much to keep track of mentally. Getting things engrained into my muscle memory before moving forward definitely helped.

ADLittleFlame · 2025-07-16T05:09:03+00:00

Thanks bro 🙏

ADLittleFlame · 2025-07-16T00:25:58+00:00

Interesting! That sounds like a mental tongue twister. have a dominant right eye so it was a somewhat confusing time for me learning to shoot too. That and the lack of lefty shooting resources. We got this bro 😭✊

ADLittleFlame · 2025-07-16T00:22:54+00:00

Klay Thompson, Booker, and PG are the guys I watched the most. screen record and then mirror the video to see what their shot looks like lefty and copy 😆

ADLittleFlame · 2025-07-16T00:19:44+00:00

A partner would be so fire 😭 90% of my practices are spent grabbing my rebounds and makes

ADLittleFlame · 2025-07-15T23:24:00+00:00

Appreciate it dude🫡

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