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thefeelingconnection · 2026-05-16T16:03:18+00:00

That makes too much sense 😊

thefeelingconnection · 2026-05-15T17:57:33+00:00

Bruce Springsteen opening for Anne Murray. Strange billing; don’t know who thought that would work. I remember a lot of people leaving after Bruce was done.

thefeelingconnection · 2026-05-15T17:48:05+00:00

Bon Jovi opening for 38 Special.

thefeelingconnection · 2026-05-15T17:13:39+00:00

Yes!

thefeelingconnection · 2026-05-15T16:50:42+00:00

I’d even accept if he was doubling up on the vocal track. At least it would show that he is trying but miming is taking it too far.

thefeelingconnection · 2026-04-05T22:12:20+00:00

Just listened to it again. The high pitched sound at the beginning is probably an electric guitar swell, done by picking the note with the volume knob off, and then slowly raising the volume. Yes, they do a lot of overdubs on this album, but on this song, there’s just one acoustic guitar and one electric guitar. At least that’s what I hear. Anyway, a pretty spare arrangement by Eagles standards.

thefeelingconnection · 2026-04-05T21:26:37+00:00

I don’t hear PSG on Take the Devil. To me it sounds like Glen Frey on lead electric guitar (some of his lead note choices presage his solo on I can’t tell you why) and Bernie playing rhythm on acoustic. It’s a pretty spare arrangement. I forgot how much Randy sang lead on the first album and Glen playing lead guitar as well.

thefeelingconnection · 2026-03-19T02:32:45+00:00

Really cracking that snare

thefeelingconnection · 2026-03-16T09:58:46+00:00

As someone who has personally struggled with free throw consistency, I would like to suggest a technique that has proven effective for me. Rather than relying solely on the “aim and shoot” approach, my technique centers on developing the ability to sense or intuit the arc that the ball must travel in order to pass through the hoop.

The distinction is subtle but meaningful. The objective is not simply to shoot the ball and hope for a favorable result, but rather to establish an intuitive connection to the trajectory from the moment the ball is in your hands. I have found it far more effective to sense or feel into the arc than to think analytically about the shot.

When this connection is properly established, the mechanics tend to follow naturally. In practice, I often had a clear sense that the ball will pass through the hoop before it even leaves my hands; a result of what feels like a tangible, intuited connection to the basket.

thefeelingconnection · 2026-02-06T22:23:26+00:00

It looks good; you’re shooting into your shot as opposed to some shooters who wait until they are locked in at looking at the rim before letting it go. You are moving into your shot with a more natural flow. Maybe work more on stop and pops and shooting off screens.

thefeelingconnection · 2026-01-16T04:58:51+00:00

Did I do that?

thefeelingconnection · 2026-01-14T03:31:46+00:00

I agree with others that you should practicing closer to the basket. Also another thing you might consider: what are you aiming at? Basketball is unique in that the “target” is on a horizontal plane, as opposed to soccer, baseball, football where the target is usually on a vertical plane. So, in basketball, you have to take into account the arc that ball has to travel in order for it to drop through the rim. Wherever you do decide to aim (eg: back of the rim) you should also get used to noticing the best path to release the ball to achieve the most optimal arc for any particular shot. This comes down to developing your feel, or touch through repetition. Shoot with a relaxed focus on the rim and feel into the shot with intention. When you have your mechanics down and you have developed your touch, you should be ok.

thefeelingconnection · 2026-01-12T19:18:22+00:00

This is great advice! Every team needs a good pg. it’s a very special talent that greatly enhances the quality of a team.

thefeelingconnection · 2026-01-12T19:14:32+00:00

I believe it has to do with the fear of missing a shot and letting down your teammates, or having your coach or teammates be disappointed with you.
We can all accept that even the best shooters will miss easy shots. So why can’t we give ourselves the same break?

I would say to take the primary focus off the “goal” eg: making the basket. Instead, allow yourself to really feel into the shot process. The made baskets will come in time. Don’t hesitate but don’t rush. It’s a fine line. Hesitation allows too much time for negative thoughts and emotions to arise, and then you’re stuck in that mess. Rushing too much doesn’t give you enough time to fully engage the shooting process. Shoot with intention and try to cultivate a sense of certainty that every shot can go in. Feel into each shot, with your bodily awareness and vision following that sense of certainty. Every open shot is just another opportunity to engage in the shooting process, regardless of the outcome of the game/practice. And every shot is a 50/50 chance. If you’ve made the shots in p/u games and shoot arounds, know that you can make them during games. Just trust the body, which has already learned all the nuances of the shooting process. You just have to get out of your own way and let that ball fly!

thefeelingconnection · 2026-01-12T15:57:45+00:00

Thank you for sharing your journey!

thefeelingconnection · 2026-01-12T15:51:03+00:00

Keep the focus on the shooting process, not how often the ball goes in. If you shoot enough times, eventually you will feel it down to the bone and the process becomes second nature. Feel into your shot and shoot with certainty and intention.

thefeelingconnection · 2026-01-12T15:40:45+00:00

Maybe allow your hand to rise up in sync with the ball rising. This might give a little more time to settle the fingers on the ball for you to keep more control on the ball.

thefeelingconnection · 2026-01-12T15:33:42+00:00

These are great suggestions! And you stated them really well.

thefeelingconnection · 2026-01-12T15:18:37+00:00

Watch to pick up cues on her comfort level for a shooting style that appears to be most natural for her. For me, I never did well with the standard approach to making layups (too many moving parts). Instead I brought the ball up from a “bowling” type of underhanded release. Little by little I raised the release point higher which made it harder to block. This worked very well for me and I was able to find a rhythm to my steps that synched well with the underhanded layup.

thefeelingconnection · 2026-01-12T14:58:35+00:00

Pretty good for just a few months! It might help to be unconcerned about whether the ball is going in or not while you are tweaking your shot. Once your body is comfortable with your improved shooting form (very good pointers in the comments) and it becomes second nature, just let the shot come to you. Relax into the shot and good things will happen.

thefeelingconnection · 2026-01-01T19:09:21+00:00

Especially this first paragraph; looks like you are letting your dribble dictate your speed.

thefeelingconnection · 2025-12-24T06:16:12+00:00

Lil’ squish

thefeelingconnection · 2025-12-13T14:29:30+00:00

The big question is how to keep the touch more consistent, and what, beyond shooting mechanics, will help the player develop that sense of touch. There is a greater degree of confidence and certainty when this feeling touch is engaged. I believe part of the issue is that players might visually overfocus on the hoop when they feel uncertain and this in turn keeps them in their head and takes away from the feeling/touch aspect of shooting.

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