Being able to shoot a basketball properly, and with accuracy, is fundamental to the success of most basketball players. Through the years, many types of basketball shots have been created. They include the layup, hook shots, set shots, and the jump shot. A player who has mastered a variety of basketball shots is more effective offensively, and harder to defend. The key to mastering basketball shooting, is consistent and proper practice.
Step 1
Watch videos that demonstrate the fundamentals of shooting different basketball shots. You can find instructional shooting videos free on the Internet from a variety of sources. Pay close attention to the specific form and details required to perfect each shot. Select the type of shot that is most appropriate for you to practice the most. Find videos that demonstrate shooting drills that you can practice.
Step 2
Set up a schedule to practice your shooting. Becoming a good shooter is dependent on repetition, so make sure your schedule is realistic enough for you to be consistent with your practice. Begin practicing the drills you learned from the videos. According to Jeff Haefner, from breakthroughbasketball.com, it is best to start your practice by shooting 50 easy shots. The shots should be approximately 4 to 10 feet from the basket. Haefner states that starting your practice by shooting easy shots will help to develop proper form and great confidence. Gradually increase the distance of your shots, and shoot from a variety of angles.
Step 3
Find a partner to share your practices. According to Haefner, when shooting alone, players have a tendency to chase the ball before following through properly. A proper follow through is essential for shooting accuracy. When partners feed each other the ball, they are able to concentration all the shooting fundamentals because they are not constantly distracted by chasing the ball.
Step 4
Begin shooting video of your practices and games. According to basketballshootingcoach.com, analyzing videos of your shooting allows you to reinforce positive habits, and eliminate bad habits before they become worse. By shooting video, you will be able to compare your shooting mechanics to the proper mechanics you studied in the videos.
Step 5
Keep shooting charts of your games, even pickup games. Shooting charts reflect the spots on the court where your shots were taken. By studying a shooting chart, you will be able to see the spots on the court where you shoot with the greatest accuracy. You can also begin to practice on shooting from the spots on the court where you are least accurate.
Tips and Warnings
- Play one on one against your partner at some point during each practice. After each foul that normally would be awarded free throws in a game, shoot the free throws. This simulates the real conditions of shooting free throws in a regulation game.
- Practice your shooting inside as much as possible. Shooting outside too often, can often inhibit your progress. The conditions while playing outside are not the same conditions as a gym.
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