can someone tell me what a good basketball shooting form is? or know a site that explains it?
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Kyle Macy ( former Kentucky star) has always used the acronym B.E.E.F,   Balance( a good solid base) Eyes( eyes on the front of the rim) Elbows( tucked in) and Follow through (at the wrist)
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Dear..Practice will make you perfect...instead of spending time on internet, go to basket ball court...you will learn better there
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If you want to develop a sound offensive game, this category is for you. These are drills for the individual player and for the team.\n\nhttp://www.degerstrom.com/basketball/drills/offense/\n\nAnother good site is\n\nhttp://www.coachesclipboard.net/BasketballDrills.html
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Good. Finally. Another short basketball player like me. I'm only 5 foot. What you need to do is get your legs and arms working at the same time. Also, with your hand starting over your shoulder, try and get your follow through looking straight at the hoop. Just try the motion continuously, then use a basketball. Also, PRACTICE PRACTICE PRACTICE taking 3-pointers and then half-court shots.
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u should have fun and make friends. Some pointers might be learn how to shoot right and just practice. And if u dont start its okay u might as well have fun. It depends on ur height. If ur tall center or powerforward. if ur medium height small forward or shooting guard. if u are short u play point guard. It all depends on how tall u are u can email me at buckswillmakeplayoffs@yahoo.com if u need more pointers
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alright ive played basketball all my life and ive learned alot from my family and going to basketball camps and all that. soo i will help you out k . first with your shooting the best way to improve is practice keeping your arm at a 90 degree angle and follow through. just practice . play with someone better then you cuz one day you will be able to beat them. Also going to basketball camps in your area help you alot.
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get a basketball, go to a basketball, then practice dribbling from one end to the other, then practice shooting.  You should not shoot with both hands.  If you are a right handed, you would use ur right hand for power and your left hand to guide the ball. and vice verca if you are left handed.  Then to better catch the ball, u need a 2nd person to help u with that.
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Just improve your dribbling skills and your jump shooting because they will be your great weapons when you play basketball. Dribbling so that you can slash to the basket with your speed and blow by the defenders since you are small. Shooting is another way to score if you don't have an opportunity to drive to the basket. Just watch Earl Boykins play and you will realize the same thing dude.
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The best sites I have found are:\n\nwww.fantasybasketballcafe.com\n\nand\n\nwww.basketballmonster.com\n\nThe cafe is great, people are very nice, and they have all of the information you could ever need.
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the only way to get a better jump shot is to shoot them constantly for hours.  Remember to snap your wrist, point your arm high into the air for a better arc, and just practice!
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Look iinto ABA.com\n\nCheck basketball reference
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DRIBBLING....go out on the black top or gym and dribble around (under your legs, left hand, right hane, etc.) for about 23-30 mins...\n\nShooting....uhh..i guess just find your form and shoot around..\n\ndefence....SHUFFLE YOUR LEGS OR WUT EVRR...SLIDE LEGS SIDE BY SIDE LIKE YOU DO ON DEFENSE...and keep your hands up while doing it..\n\n\nI know i didn't explain it right...but good luck!!
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The lay up shot is a very common type of shot used in basketball.  You never get much of a chance to take a shot at the net from a standing still position.  You usually have to find an opening and move in quickly.  If you do the lay up shot correctly it almost always scores.  It is a very difficult shot to learn because you have to dribble, know when to jump and aim for the sweet spot on the backboard.\n\nTrust me, it is almost always an effective shot.  Try standing still, and throw the ball at that sweet spot.  The ball always goes in.
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If you are taking longer shots toward the basket, then you will want to learn a jump shot. You jump then shoot the ball before you land. One hand holds the ball steady and the other pushes it toward the basket. You will also want your hand that pushes the ball to fall down giving the ball a rotation. \nIf you are taking higher percentage shots or shots closer to the basket, you will want to learn how to do post up moves. Plant your pivot foot (the foot you can't move) Depending on what foot you hold use the other foot to maneuver around your opponet and make a move for the basket. \n\nYou can also gain position on your guard by backing up toward the basket and then turn and shoot a quick jumpshot, or if you are close enough bank it off the glass for a layup.\n\nLayups are very important in basketball. You must be able to lay the ball on the glass so that it falls right into the basket. It is the highest percentage shot that can be done besides the dunk.\n\nWhen you pass the ball you want to either bounce it to a teammate or throw it. These throws need to be at least chest high. If you bounce it make sure that you aren't bouncing it from too far a distance.\n\nDribbling the ball is very important. You can't move down the court or anywhere on the court without dribbling the ball as you walk or run. If you pick up the ball after dribbling you can't start dribbling again. If you do it is called a double dribble and will result in a turnover to the other team. \n\nIf you catch a pass from someone you can move one foot and the other becomes the pivot. You can dribble anytime you want to even after using your pivot as long as you haven't dribbled yet.\n\nHave fun practicing! :) Watch the NCAA tourament and you will learn alot about ball handling and plays that can be run. Pick and Roll, Give and Go. All these things you should be able to watch and get a better understanding for. :)\n\nHope some of these things helped :)
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Follow these tips in fast-motion:\n\n1- Spread your feet at same distance as your shoulders.\n\n2- When you take aim, use your shooting hand to hold the ball from underneath and the other hand to balance the ball from the side.\n\n3- Keep both elbows inside your shoulders' frame throughtout the whole motion.\n\n4- If you dont have enough strength to arc a jumpshot higher than the backborad, shoot the ball from your chest instead of from over your head and/or use your jump to help you push the ball. \n\n5- And the most important tip, because it is what makes the arc: use your shooting wrist to make the ball roll off your fingers as you shoot (it is a concept widely known as the finger-roll).\n\n6- Follow your shot with your shooting arm for better accuracy.\n\nWith the these tips, and practicing them at least a 100 times a day, you could be the next Larry Bird, or the next Reggie Miller. Who knows. Those guys hardly missed.
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It's tough to tell you specifically what you need to do other than play as much as possible. To help your physical shape and jumping ability, you should try plyometric exercises. You can look them up online for specific exercises. They are excellent for explosive power which you need for basketball. As far as shooting better, the key is repitition. You don't necessarily need picture-perfect form, but you do need to perfect your form. Not every good shooter in the NBA has textbook form. In your spare time, shoot about 100 jumpshots a day. Also work on ballhandling and layups with BOTH hands. The more you do it, the more comfortable it will become to you. And a small, but important tip - watch plenty of COLLEGE basketball. They are more fundamental than the pros. Pay attention to how they dribble, pass, and defend. And I know you don't want to hear practice, but that really is the key. The more you play, the faster you will improve. Repitition is the key to success in basketball.
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When you do your shoot around try to feel the shot instead of aiming at the basket all the time. You need to establish the right rhythm so when it comes to the games it wont matter if there is a defender in your face or not. Rhythm is the key to shooting.