Below are some teaching points of emphasis for teaching shooting off the dribble.
- Sight the rim before you start the shot.
- Be quick from the dribble into the shot.
- Bring the ball through the set point, but do not set the ball.
o The shot should be one smooth action from the dribble to the shooting [...]
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The positioning and grip of the Shooting Hand has been a common problem among our junior players, especially in the girls program.
Players should adopt a relaxed and comfortable grip on the basketball with the fingers and thumb spread and relaxed.
The Shooting Fingers and thumb are spread to provide lateral control/stability. The purpose of [...]
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