Global Sports: Basketball Shooting Moves All Players Should Use

Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Basketball Shooting Moves All Players Should Use

By Efren Almeida


Shooting the basketball is the most basic and also the hardest component of the game of basketball. You must have the ability to shoot from all locations of the court, while others on the other team are attempting to stop you. You also have to know when it's time to shoot and when it's best to pass the ball to a teammate. The following are strategies and moves for making your shooting skills better.

If you want to get better at shooting, you have to practice as much as possible, both on your own and in team drills. While it can be tedious to practice the same shots repeatedly, it's the only way you will improve. Try this simple drill; take practice shots standing close to the basket and gradually move further away. Doing this drill help you learn how to keep your balance while also teaching you how much force is need to make shots at varying distances.

Whenever you're on the court, you should know whether or not you're within shooting range, which is something that differs from one player to the next. This is a matter of both strength and technique, and you can improve this over time, but during a game you shouldn't try to shoot outside your range. This means the distance from the rim that you have a good chance of making the shot. There are certain situations when you have to take a shot no matter what (e.g. the clock is running out), but in most cases, you only want to shoot when you're within comfortable range. While it's good to increase your range, it's really more important to be accurate within your range, as this will enable you to know when to shoot and make a high percentage of your shots.

The shot should be done in one fluid motion. Release the ball as you reach the peak of your jump. It will take practice to perfect your jumping and your jump shots.

Becoming a great basketball shooter can't be done with one single step. It takes hard work and lots of practice. You also have to identify the areas where you need the most work and focus on these. Making use of the above tips will help you improve your shooting skills.




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