I’ve taught shooting to NBA players for the past six seasons. I blend a little of how I was taught to shoot, my approach from film study, and feedback from being on the court working with players.
My clients have averaged about a 6-point jump on their three-point percentage on multiple times their volume from the previous season.
The numbers/data that NOAH and the NC State project refer to are “symptoms” of the shot. Like a runny nose is a symptom of the flu.
If you focus on solving the symptoms (launch angle, drop angle, etc.), you will have a more challenging time improving your shooting.
You must start at the root of the bad habits that create the symptoms.
Great stuff. One of the great NBA shooters of my younger days was Jerry West, whose jump shot--almost a line drive--didn't fit with the beautiful rainbows of people like Steph Curry or Caitlin Clark. But he certainly got it done.
Interesting piece, Zach!
I’ve taught shooting to NBA players for the past six seasons. I blend a little of how I was taught to shoot, my approach from film study, and feedback from being on the court working with players.
My clients have averaged about a 6-point jump on their three-point percentage on multiple times their volume from the previous season.
The numbers/data that NOAH and the NC State project refer to are “symptoms” of the shot. Like a runny nose is a symptom of the flu.
If you focus on solving the symptoms (launch angle, drop angle, etc.), you will have a more challenging time improving your shooting.
You must start at the root of the bad habits that create the symptoms.
Like that analogy. Good way to think about it
Really interesting Zach - made me think of this article from years ago about batting in cricket:
https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/ed-smith-why-the-perfect-technique-is-the-one-that-disappears-792155#
Very interesting. Hadn't seen this before. Will have to dig into it a little more -- I'm not versed at all in cricket!
Great stuff. One of the great NBA shooters of my younger days was Jerry West, whose jump shot--almost a line drive--didn't fit with the beautiful rainbows of people like Steph Curry or Caitlin Clark. But he certainly got it done.
He had to be doing something right -- he's literally the NBA logo!