How To Shoot a Basketball PERFECTLY! 🏀 Be AUTOMATIC From Deep!

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Summary

Coach Ron Razuki breaks down fundamental shooting mechanics, demonstrating proper form and common mistakes to help players improve their accuracy and consistency.

Highlights

Introduction and Elbow Placement
00:00:12

Coach Ron and John demonstrate how to properly align the elbow above the eyebrow for a high-accuracy release, showing why variations like bringing the elbow to the chin or ear can hinder shooting performance.

Finger Release and Avoiding Side Spin
00:01:53

The importance of releasing the ball off the index and middle fingers is discussed, with tips on how to correct a bad release involving the pinky, as well as why creating side spin negatively impacts shot consistency.

Hand Placement and Ball Security
00:04:00

Explains why keeping the guide hand stable and proper spacing between thumbs is essential for control, and how wrist position relative to the rim affects shot efficiency and ball handling ability.

Footwork and Balance
00:06:00

Discusses the 12 o'clock versus 11 o'clock foot placement. Coach emphasizes the importance of body alignment to allow for various move combinations while warning against excessive turns that limit offensive options.

Lower Body Mechanics and Energy Transfer
00:08:42

Demonstrates why dropping the hips into a squat is superior to pushing knees forward, which often leads to poor balance and inaccurate shots due to uncontrolled forward momentum.

Shot Path and Final Tips
00:09:53

Analyzes the starting position of the ball and the shot path. Concludes with the tip of aiming to finish with your shooting hand inside the rim to maintain consistent and accurate muscle memory.

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