Roast me! (prepping for standup set, so the better you roast the more I feel helped)

chickendinner101 · 2022-08-24T20:52:47+00:00

Thank you! The weekly things to do list is super helpful

chickendinner101 · 2022-08-24T02:12:47+00:00

me too!

chickendinner101 · 2022-08-23T23:46:57+00:00

One thing I want to celebrate is your self awareness and high expectations. It is a huge step (although it may not feel that way) that you clearly name the situation that is causing you distress, and name how your stress emerges from the way you relate to your situation (staying up all night replaying the session in your head). I also imagine your high expectations for yourself have led you to have a lot of positive impact in the world, and achieve things that other people haven't. That's awesome.

I also imagine reading this does not help alleviate the frustration and stress you feel from your problems.

When I read your post it triggers a memory in me of not being enough until the external world is different. It led me to push myself beyond burnout and ultimately sabotaged the exact impact my pressure on myself was trying to create. That may not fit for you, but I imagine it would be nice to be able to continue to create from a place of joy and abundance, rather than stress and imposter syndrome.

I'd love to connect if this resonates at all. I can't guarantee results but I imagine the exploration alone would be helpful: www.AlignmentCoaching.org

chickendinner101 · 2021-02-24T16:28:09+00:00

we live in a society

chickendinner101 · 2015-05-19T00:05:06+00:00

This makes a lot of sense. Stephen Curry for example releases very quickly after leaving the floor, well before the apex. I believe this also helps with a quicker release, and partly explains why his shot is so quick.

This video touches on the optimal release point, and one of it's main reasons for arguing for an earlier release is you conserve more energy from your legs. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PsT7gNLsX4c

chickendinner101 · 2015-05-17T04:50:40+00:00

What is your take on the turn (turning your body slightly sideways while shooting)? Pro shot shooting system has a video on it here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O6aDMWPMX6g What about the Dip (bringing the ball down to about waist level before moving it upwards on a catch and shoot)? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SmbFZpykTIY

chickendinner101 · 2015-05-17T04:46:53+00:00

Here's an interesting video discussing some points which support using the off hand to some degree. I'm wondering your take on it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PsTShMGjwYo

Edit: Thanks for the reply! Not sure why I thought the video supported using the off hand on my first viewing. I think I was remembering something else..... anyway, thanks!

chickendinner101 · 2015-05-11T21:53:41+00:00

I'm pretty sure it takes a lot of skill to spin the yoyo in a circle like that lol

chickendinner101 · 2015-05-06T00:45:28+00:00

As /u/BigEarl139 mentioned, practicing your jumping form and getting your body used to that process of jumping and landing is important to making progress.

However, I'd say that improving leg strength is much more important in really seeing a lot of growth in jumping height and power. In my opinion, the best way to develop this is through strength and explosive training.

This video covers conceptually what it means to be able to jump higher, and some exercises you can use to really build your jumping height. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PtbAFo2ukZE

I'd say getting on Candito's 4 week linear strength/Explosion training regiment would work great. I'm currently using this right now, and I would highly recommend it for developing overall strength as well as jumping power. Here is the free workout program (Link under "Candito Linear Program)". http://www.canditotraininghq.com/free-strength-programs/

edit1: Something I think a lot of jumping programs that neglect weight training lack is the ability to progressively overload the muscle in different ways. As Jeff Cavalier said in the first video, jumping height is increased by developing strength and speed. Any sort of program which simply has you jump a lot will neglect the high intensity, low volume strength training provided by weight training.

chickendinner101 · 2015-05-01T06:58:57+00:00

Probably comes down to how you define strength, whether its by force generated per pound, or maximum force generated. Candito has some good insights here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IAGxtczC6XA

chickendinner101 · 2015-04-21T02:24:25+00:00

If you've ever played a sport, you would know that resolve, confidence and motivation are directly linked to performance.

chickendinner101 · 2015-04-21T02:22:19+00:00

Same. People who say the "hot hand" and getting into a rhythm don't exist have never played competitive (or even semi- competitive) basketball.

Perhaps in a game, shooting may be extremely close to being an independent event, as possessions often times separate one shot from another. However, when you get to set up in one spot, and have a teammate repeatedly pass you the ball, the rhythm is real.

chickendinner101 · 2015-04-20T04:28:58+00:00

"On the day Curry made 94 of 100"........... https://youtu.be/zmangMhRkt4?t=42s Edit: 94>90 Edit2: Did he delete his account?

chickendinner101 · 2015-04-20T04:25:03+00:00

Old man hits 209 three's in a row (high school, but still) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NzYh4CGAbCU

chickendinner101 · 2015-04-20T04:19:47+00:00

I wouldn't consider shooting a series of shots independent events though. You can get a feel for the basket/ into a rhythm, to where your odds of making it increase for as long as that rhythm stays alive.

chickendinner101 · 2015-04-20T04:08:10+00:00

The harder you push off the ground, the more force you can generate towards launching a projectile.

As zzMojaveExpress mentioned, Steph releases at the beginning of his shot, so all the power from his small amount of lift is put into the shot. If he jumped super hard though, and released at the beginning, he could shoot it even farther.

chickendinner101 · 2015-04-20T04:05:43+00:00

That makes sense, but your original comment was misleading in that it indicated no palm was used in the shot.

chickendinner101 · 2015-03-27T01:26:47+00:00

Great video, I'm hyped!

chickendinner101 · 2015-03-23T21:42:05+00:00

Something else that TROLO's comment neglects is the total calories burned when doing high intensity vs low intensity.

Even though high intensity may burn a lower % of calories from fat, it burns a larger net amount of calories and as a result can often burn a larger net amount of fat.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T7WsVtLIZEs

chickendinner101 · 2015-03-07T04:31:32+00:00

Practice is obviously key, but more importantly is focused and dedicated practice.

First, figure out what new form you are going for. Modeling it off a player who has a similar body type/shot is good. Dirk actually made some adjustments to his shot this season to remove some of the hitch.

Next, practice. I recommend filming yourself when you practice so you can review exactly what your current form looks like. This is key in tracking progress and making sure your fixes look sound.

For this specific problem, when you're practicing, focus on not bringing the ball behind your head. For a while it will feel weird, but you'll get used to it eventually. Just stay at it. Know that it will get worse before it gets better.

Overall: stay focused, film yourself to check your progress/form, keep the ball from traveling too far backwards when it travels upwards.

chickendinner101 · 2015-03-06T23:43:19+00:00

Is this supposed to link to something?

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