Making shots is the simplest, yet the most complicated aspect of basketball. You have to be able to shoot from every imaginable position, and with defensive players doing everything they can to block you. Also, you must know how to tell when to shoot the ball and when you should pass it off to a team member. The following are a few suggestions for improving your shooting skills.
Practice as much as you can doing team drills and on your own to help improve your shooting. Practicing the same shots over and over can be tedious but it's the only way to improve. One simple drill that you can do by yourself is to practice taking shots very close to the basket, and then 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.
Doing this drill will also help build up your confidence as you learn to make shots from further away. Even though basketball is considered to be an intense and physical game, you can learn how to shoot better by getting more comfortable with the ball and learning how to holding it in a lighter manner. Obviously, you want to hold the ball tight enough so that you control it and no one else can take it from you. However, in error, many players will hold it too firmly or put too much force on the ball when they are making a shot. You can see evidence of this when the ball bounces hard off the rim. Let your fingertips spin the ball a little. This is so that it goes in the right direction and not just in a general location.
Visualization can be an effective tool when it comes to shooting well. Research on the effectiveness of visualization has been done using basketball players, as the results of shooting a ball into a basket is an activity that's simple to measure. What these studies have revealed is that players can significantly improve their accuracy simply by imagining themselves making shots! Of course, you still want to practice, so this isn't meant to discourage you from that. Why not gain the best of both worlds by practicing and visualizing? Visualization can be done anytime, during practice, games or in the shower.
Shooting basketball takes raw talent, lots of practice, and concentration. Everyone has natural abilities, but whether or not you live up to your potential is up to you.
Develop your strengths, but also work on any weaknesses, whether it's layups or free throws that are challenging for you. Apply the tips discussed above and over time, you will see improvement in your game.
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