| These Basketball Shooting Tips are a great way for | | | | thing that will show them why they made or missed |
| players, parents & coaches to learn and understand | | | | the shot.6. When shooting the jump shot, players |
| the proper mechanics and techniques needed to be a | | | | should jump naturally. They should avoid forcing their |
| great shooter.Every basketball player loves to shoot | | | | jump - it should be nice and easy. Players should jump |
| the ball! The most practiced skill in the game is | | | | straight up and release the shot at the top of their |
| shooting. Coaches spend a good deal of their practice | | | | jump. "Up, Hang, Shoot" is an easy way to remember |
| time on shooting drills to improve their players' skill level. | | | | this.7. Players should have an arc on every shot they |
| After all, if you can't shoot - you can't score!Whether a | | | | take. The height of the arc will vary from player to |
| player is shooting a jump shot, lay-up, or free throw - | | | | player. Some players shoot with a high arc, while |
| there are certain techniques they must use to be | | | | others have more of a flat shot. As long as the player |
| successful. The basketball shooting tips below will give | | | | is using proper shooting techniques and the shots are |
| players, parents and coaches a better understanding | | | | going in, then the arc is fine.8. When shooting |
| of what these techniques are!1. Players should always | | | | free-throws, players should be relaxed, concentrate on |
| use proper shooting techniques. Remembering BEEF - | | | | the basket, and have their knees bent slightly.9. When |
| (Balance, Eye, Elbow, Follow-Through) will help when | | | | shooting free-throws, players should keep their routine |
| shooting the basketball. Players must get into the habit | | | | simple. This helps them concentrate more on their shot |
| of always using these proper shooting techniques - | | | | and not their routine. They should avoid excessive and |
| whether in practices or a game. If proper techniques | | | | unnecessary movement. They should only use the |
| are not used, bad habits are formed that are often | | | | motion needed to take and make the shot.10. Players |
| difficult to correct. If players don't have a shooting | | | | should practice all of their shots. They should learn to |
| technique - they need to develop one!2. Players should | | | | shoot from any location on the court, within their range. |
| always be relaxed and concentrate on the basket. | | | | By doing this, they become more of an all-around |
| Players should focus on the part of the rim that is | | | | shooter. Players should strive for the following shooting |
| closest to them as they shoot the basketball. When | | | | goals: 99+% lay-ups, 70+% free-throws, 50+% field |
| shooting lay-ups and bank shots, players should focus | | | | goals, 33+% 3-pointers. These goals can be modified |
| on the part of the backboard where they will bank the | | | | for younger players.Looking for more basketball |
| ball.3. Players must know when they have a good shot | | | | shooting tips and advice? Visit us!Joe runs a site |
| - and then take it. Players must find the right balance | | | | dedicated to offering players, parents and coaches the |
| between shooting too often and not shooting enough. | | | | best information, reviews and advice about the game |
| As players develop confidence in their shot, they will | | | | of basketball.To stay current with the latest youth |
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| good shot to take.4. Players should be in proper | | | | other new basketball resources - sign up for the FREE |
| balance when shooting the basketball. Proper balance | | | | Youth Hoops newsletter at give full permission for you |
| (front to back and side to side) is critical on all shots.5. | | | | to use this article in your newsletter or on your site as |
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