Shooting Mechanics: Knees

Knees are key to every baketball players shot.  Most people don't use their knees correctly.  The players who don't use their knees correctly are the ones that have their knees bend inward on their shot.  You can see this when certain people jump their knees bend inward instead of keeping them aligned with the feet.  This doesn't utilize all the power you can be getting out of your knees.  When they bend inward your losing power and increasing your chance of injury.  Bending your knees inward on your jump shot or just jumping puts tremendous stress on you knees.  You want to have yours knees directly above your feet when your dropping before you explode into your jump shot.  This will save you a lot of pain and make your shot more powerful.

Shooting Mechanics: Feet

Being able to position your feet correctly is a crucial part to the perfect shot.  Many players believe that positioning your feet diagonally is correct.  However, this is a less effective way to place the feet.  One player chronically places his feet diagonally is Kobe Bryant.  He’s a great player, but it's my personal opinion is that he could be an even better shooter if he placed his feet differently.  The accurate way is place your 10 ten toes all facing the basket with the feet shoulder width apart.  Another important part is to place your dominant foot slightly in front of your other foot.  That means if you’re a lefty the dominant foot will be your left, and if you’re a righty it would be your right.  This is essential, because you need to have a direct influence from that foot all the way up to your shooting side elbow.  You want to be able to take the power in that dominant foot and explode it through your knees, hips, and shoulder to your shot.  One person who does this very well is Ray Allen.  Watch his feet toward the end of the video. 

First Post!

Shooting a basketball is difficult.  Everyone knows it takes years to hone the skill.  But what makes a perfect shot?  What are perfect mechanics?  Who are the experts on shooting?  How does one become a great shooter?  I will discuss these questions and much more on my blog.  As a college basketball player I am always looking for an edge on the competition.  Also, I have just been promoted to captain of my team, which has increased my desire for knowledge on the art of shooting.  I want to be able to help my teamate's in their quest for the perfect shot.  However, I won't focus this blog solely on shooting.  I may be the most interested in the skill of shooting, but I still know that this is only one part of how people are successful on the basketball court.  My goal is give you as much information that I can provide about how to become an amazing baller. Here's a video of what happens when I teach people how to shoot....Just Kidding...