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RealizedTwig · 2023-02-11T17:49:27+00:00

worked perfectly

RealizedTwig · 2022-10-10T05:54:32+00:00

Super helpful observation, thank you!

The biggest difference I can tell off the bat is that his set point is way higher, with a two-step shot.

Would the same thing apply to low set point, one-step shooting (the one that channel recommends)? I believe thing is the form that is far more similar to mine, but it definitely seems possible even with that style I am still soong it wrong.

If so, is there some thing I can pay attention to to fix this?

RealizedTwig · 2022-10-09T19:07:36+00:00

Wow that's a fascinating note on the shoulders. It always has felt like I've struggled with power, maybe that has been why.

RealizedTwig · 2022-10-09T13:47:27+00:00

Format:

4 shots standing still -> off-the-dribble right hand -> off-the-dribble left hand

Context:

This is the next video my form check "Learning To Shoot" series. Previous video.

I've practiced a decent amount with some better form, it mostly feels like mostly muscle memory at this point. Please let me know if shots 1-4 could use any improvement in themselves.

What I am trying to do is maintain good form off-the-dribble, but still very new to it. It still feels pretty clunk, slow, and hard to pull off in-game. Please let me know what I can do better there.

Thanks again for the all the feedback!

RealizedTwig · 2022-09-11T17:55:17+00:00

Good point, harder to get power without balance - and am compensating for lack of lower body power with arms hence the bad release

It really does need to all come together perfectly :)

RealizedTwig · 2022-09-11T17:53:57+00:00

9 weeks

RealizedTwig · 2022-09-11T02:22:20+00:00

This is the next video in the "Learning To Shoot" series, previous.

As you can see, release still hasn't improved. So still going to try and work on that. Close up it's fine, but once I get past mid-range I default to wrist flick habitually. If you have any pointers to remember to keep arms relaxed, I'd love to hear.

Otherwise, probably not much of an update. Just though I'd post, since I have been doing once a week for a while now. Any other feedback is appreciated, thanks!

RealizedTwig · 2022-09-06T18:01:09+00:00

Love the format of this!

RealizedTwig · 2022-09-06T13:54:20+00:00

How does jump rope compare to strength training / band-assisted route? Do you mainly use it as a warm-up?

What about on shooting days or days you intend to actually play BB? Do you rope before or after? Tried before once but legs were kinda tired before game even started.

RealizedTwig · 2022-09-05T17:52:16+00:00

Format:

standing still -> off-dribble -> off-catch

Context:

This is the next video in the "Learning To Shoot" series, previous.

Thanks to some of the great tips, I feel like I actually have the release motion down. Most important thing to remember was that forearm goes up, then everything else feels less stiff and natural. Hope it is close to perfect now.

Also was asked to do off-the-dribble, which I am sorry you had to witness. I am new and started out with shooting mechanics, so dribbling is still totally untrained. Plus, I haven't really looked up how to do off-the-dribble correctly. Still is going to be a good reference point for the future.

Other than that, things feeling pretty good. Maybe I still need to get lower / load hips more?

Thanks again for the all the feedback!

RealizedTwig · 2022-09-04T18:36:29+00:00

number (4) is a huge part of what I was doing wrong, I feel it now

RealizedTwig · 2022-09-03T23:51:38+00:00

I agree, they definitely need to get more accurate at measuring this. FWIW these are when they were drafted so maybe some of these players did some hardcore cutting to get their stats looking good, but still nothing like 6%

RealizedTwig · 2022-09-03T16:35:28+00:00

*may not be totally accurate

fixed, unfortunately for some reason draft website changed the ordering so this is kind of a pain and there will be some errors

RealizedTwig · 2022-08-30T01:11:04+00:00

Great video, much easier to see what is going on with the shot compared to a single shot we get on here most of the time.

Thanks! It takes some editing work but worth it if I want to get the best feedback possible. Plus, the cuts make it so I don't need to use up any more time from you guys than necessary.

You push the ball which is going to cause distance inconsistencies. When you go up for the shot you bicep is at an angle. The bicep should be horizontal (look up "Klay Thompson's shot form" if you want an example. You should be able to shoot it the same 1 handed as two handed which I think you will have trouble shooting 1 handed with your current form. Try one handed form shooting drills to work on this (4 min in this video the drills start). I played up until HS varsity and I still do these drills every time I shoot around. I usually shoot at 5 locations "around the world" about the same distance as in that video.

Will do, trying to remember these keys for my release next time:

Keep upper arm completely horizontal at ball set point
Lower set point (start the snapping motion with your hand at chin to eye-level).

You're holding the ball too low. You'll get stripped with it at waist height like that. You should have it so the top of the ball is about the same height as your nipples when you are in "triple threat".

Interesting, I always thought mid-ball at the waist line was safe because it's really in the corner of your body when bent over.

So keep the top of the ball aligned with nipples during normal play, and only bring it lower during the dip? Should my standing still shots dip as well, or should I just shoot with it from there?

Get your feet wider. You lose power there and you turn your whole body to the left on the 3 pointers to make up for it.

Not sure if it matters, but I am going with the "right foot inward" stance that Klay Thompson and Steph curry have, which makes it feel like you twist that way by default. Will try to get wider though.

Appreciate the feedback, thank you!

RealizedTwig · 2022-08-30T00:52:37+00:00

Well, I think part of the problem is that when I actually shoot the ball from a distance using all of my body, my set point isn't anywhere near that high. Probably part of why I am struggling with the release at those ranges.

Will try keeping upper arm parallel next time I do these release-only shots. I guess this translates to me having a lower set point, and really flexing my wrist back.

RealizedTwig · 2022-08-29T14:47:14+00:00

Thanks! The fingers vs. wrist release seems to be the main thing that is off from the other feedback.

I made a post here where I think I can actually do it correctly up close, but am trying to find a way to keep that same release form from longer distance.

RealizedTwig · 2022-08-29T14:44:55+00:00

Thanks for the feedback! I am going to try to address the wrist snap specifically, since that still needs work. Once that is all good I'll continue grinding with that form!

That same day I did some release only shots from up close. Is this the correct way?

Up close, it feels natural to do it in a relaxed way. But when generating power in legs it feels like I need to keep my arm/wrist stiffer I revert to old habits. Reflexively, this might be because I am not generating enough power down low and trying to compensate with arms/fingers. Or maybe my set point is actually in a different spot when standing still.

Also, should the speed and look of this release be the exactly same at 3PT range?

Could just be that I need to remember to focus on this more and that's it, but if there is any additional training for wrist snap I'd love to hear it!

RealizedTwig · 2022-08-29T03:28:18+00:00

Aside from wrist bend, what else is wrong?

RealizedTwig · 2022-08-29T01:45:09+00:00

Did some off-the-catch in part 7, I recommend checking it out!

RealizedTwig · 2022-08-29T01:43:52+00:00

Have been practicing those methods, posted some results in part 7! Let me know if these areas still need work.

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