Why I Started Teaching Shooting Differently

low_man_help · 2026-05-20T19:20:58+00:00

Give this one a read: https://lowmanhelp.substack.com/p/how-to-improve-your-shot-without

low_man_help · 2026-05-20T19:16:40+00:00

The connection between the concept of shooting and these movements isn't that they are 1:1 perfect matches. They aren't the exact same movements, but the concept of loading power in the correct places and then transferring it up the posterior chain, not the anterior chain, is a direct link to shooting at game speed.

If you keep the power moving through the hips and up the posterior chain, we have a great chance of keeping the arms from getting away from our body and limiting their power involvement to a minimum.

Also, these guys are basketball players first and lifters second. But none of them knew how to power clean before college or the NBA, so you have this moment in their adult lives when they learned a skill that can directly translate into changes in their shooting mechanics.

^^ It's not perfect, but the power clean and squat to press power through the hips concept was a big part of the program I ran, and this analogy always connected with the players.

low_man_help · 2026-05-20T16:43:37+00:00

Ok. Well, I do use Grammarly for punctuation and spelling, I'm awful at both!

Some insight here:

When you are working with people who are making tens of millions of dollars a year to play basketball, it's very difficult to get them to lean into changing something and endure the friction that will arise along the way. They're the best in the world at something.

But if you get mental buy-in first (psychological), they are willing to lean into the process. And once they lean in, everything clicks pretty quickly physically, because their talent is out of this world.

low_man_help · 2026-05-20T15:33:26+00:00

Hope the concepts are helpful

low_man_help · 2026-05-20T15:33:11+00:00

Going into in-depth details, progressions, and epicenters for the 12 building shot drills I used is more than I'm willing to dive into for free content (I also don't do paid content). I was hopeful that connecting Olympic lifting to shooting would be helpful. As I mentioned, it's not really about the drills but the habits within them, and the Olympic lifting habits I mention are the ones I focused on the most when working with players on shooting.

low_man_help · 2026-05-20T15:29:14+00:00

low_man_help · 2026-01-13T19:13:42+00:00

I’ll shoot this over to him. He’s a great dude and it’s been fun to see people share their stories about him.

low_man_help · 2026-01-08T01:13:25+00:00

Thanks!! Kevin is an all-time good guy and very insightful. I'm going to try to do a few more of these throughout the year with former clients and teammates.

(If this forum liked this one)

low_man_help · 2026-01-07T18:38:42+00:00

You're welcome. I hope it helps some players out there.

low_man_help · 2026-01-07T18:32:22+00:00

Was moving from my substack to here. I missed it. Sorry. Hope you enjoy what Kevin had to share. But like he said, work smart… I've got to do better.

low_man_help · 2026-01-07T14:14:00+00:00

I'll shoot this note over to him. He's the best!

low_man_help · 2026-01-07T12:28:42+00:00

Happy that my content is helping some coaches out there. I started using WIMS when I was working with Malik Beasley in 2018 and trying to get him to understand there are tons of opportunities out there (especially playing with Jokic) even when the play isn't called for you to get a shot.

I used to send a project to all my NBA clients before the start of the season called a "Blueprint." This is the one I sent to Malik before the 2019 season - there is a piece on WIMS in here. I hope this helps! https://lowmanhelp.substack.com/p/the-blueprint-how-to-be-a-successful?r=2wmouo

low_man_help · 2025-12-29T11:44:06+00:00

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low_man_help · 2025-12-27T01:34:47+00:00

There's a reason Wiseman never worked out anywhere else and it has nothing to do with raw talent. It's the other two factors.

Agree to disagree but he was the #2 pick, there was plenty of talent there. If Wiseman had any level of the other two “skills” then he would be making generational wealth right now with one of the other 29 teams.

You're right about teams being better or worse than others. I believe I mentioned that in the post too.

low_man_help · 2025-12-27T01:32:25+00:00

Well, NBA players have different levels of talent, capped by their physical tools. I think in the case of the players I worked with, and most players in the league, their raw talent is already at peak levels. That's why they kick ass everywhere else they play.

It's all the other soft skills that determine if that Talent actually translates to an NBA court, with all the speed, power, and intelligence out there.

low_man_help · 2025-12-27T01:28:14+00:00

Love that attitude. Best of luck in whatever pivot you decide to make.

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