If you don’t how to shoot, scream Kobe throw the ball and pray

Not to mention tangibles like shoulder width, hand size, and height

Short answer: life is unfair

It's almost like people practice their shot more than others

This sounded like a 10 page statistics homework assignment 😂😂

I think LeBron's shooting form has been improved for about last 3 years. His form is more smooth than Miami era.

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It’s simple , practice your shot and mentally always have a confident mindset , a lot of shooters are easily distracted in game situations or get thrown off easily mentally ,

Another great video. Breaking things down into fundamentals in a way that makes sense and makes you think.

For me, my problem with my shooting is my mentality. Everytime im on the court shooting around, i make most of my threes and my midranges,etc. But instantly when im in a game, even if im wide open, i miss all my shots cause i get a little nervous and get tense. I even shoot differently according to my friends. Idk how to fix that

There are like hundreds of things that can also cause variants in your shot. Even down to stuff like how long your fingers are, how wide your hand is, how weak or strong your wrist are or your ankles even stuff like how smooth or rough your skin is on your finger tips. Like its crazy how many things can mess with your shot. I've had guys that have long skinny fingers and wide hands that get sweaty palms and have smooth skin that just get shot grip on the rock haha. I've had guys who have weak little baby wrist so they overcompensate with their legs and have a slow ass jumper. its a deep rabbit hole my dude.

There is a factor called muscle memory also. If you keep practicing shots everyday for a good hour or longer you definitely get better, and you keep your bodies mechanics fresh in relevance to shot form, how far you bend your knees, release etc. and it pretty much becomes automatic as long you keep it up daily. Its those times where you stop shooting for weeks or months that cause your mechanics to reset and its almost like you have to learn all over again.

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Scot Shot, this is absolutely the best explanatory video on shooting that I've seen on the internet. Once you understand the mechanics of shooting (or form as you put it), this video allows you to impact shooting performance positively as a player or a coach. You talk about VARIANCE. I learned it back in the early 70s as your RANGE OF ERROR. Beginners have a large range of error. Experts have a tiny range of error. Increasing your skill means decreasing your range of error, or variance. I like how you connect poor mentality or confidence to an immediate decrease in performance to explain good practice foul shooting as opposed to poorer game foul shooting. I would suggest that game pressure and fatigue also contribute to a decrease in performance as they will contribute to greater variance. I do feel, however, that mentality or confidence can be increased. The more practice, the more you see your ball go in the special way that good mechanics put the ball in, then your base confidence will grow. There IS a specific way that you can increase your confidence beyond that. Just say "YES" every time as the ball leaves your shooting hand. Make or miss, it improves your confidence. You put yourself into a shooting trance. Try it. It works.

You need to remember that the 36% average is actually inflated, due to the best shooters taking the most shots, therefore effecting the percentage the most. The "average" NBA player would likely actually shoot around 30-31% from 3.

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I love how you explain this. Please can you do a video on the way Steph and Trae lean their body forward in their shooting form :)

Why is the thumbnail so hilarious? 😂

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Bro great video! I majored in Kinesiology, you should look into "zone of optimal functioning" for the mentality aspect.

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Great video! Here are some other factors that I think should be considered on top of the three mentioned here for anyonr who would want to do a thorough analysis. Role within team - someone who is the first socring option on the team often needs to take harder shots (e.g. end of shot clock isos), which can drag down percentage. In general, volume and efficiency are inversely correlated (e.g. Melo's Olympic stats) In addition, a larger role also necessitates spreading attention and practice time among a wider range of tasks and skills. Holding shooting skill constant between two players, the one who has more jobs to do (e.g. facilitate offense, attack the basket, guard best opposing player) will shoot a bit worse because he can't lock in on just shooting (Steph is impressive because he can handle, pass, and finish in addition to shooting). His practice time is also distributed more evenly; LeBron and Steph might train the same number of hours per day, but I'd be surprised if they're practicing shooting the same types of shots to the same extent. Physical fatigue - this is a confounding factor for both form and mentality. Furthermore, a bigger role on a team also complicates the fatigue variable if players are pushed past their limits to perform optimally. Team offensive system - a well designed and executed offense will generate higher percentage shots. Not all three pointers are created equal due to how open they are. I'd argue not even all open threes are created equal, because some flow naturally within the offense and thus are easier to practice and mentally anticipate. Team culture - a confounding variable for mentality. Having a coach, captains, and teammates that know how to encourage or motivate a player can make a huge difference in some cases. NBA players are professional athletes, but they're not robots with a fixed amount of "mental toughness" or static form. Physique/athleticism - strength, explosiveness, and length of a player predispose certain shooting forms to be viable options at a given level of competition for some players but not others. Non-elite athletes probably can't pull off Jordan/Kobe fadeaways efficiently agaist good defense no matter their practice, form and mentality. Likewise, no one under around 5'10" would have a good chance shooting with a slow release or a low release point against higher level competition even if they were lights out.

When it comes to mentality, it's not just about clutch pressure, it can be about focus and ability to consistently concentrate on your shot. Not everything can be passed off to muscle memory, since you have to account for different positions, which comes down to your concentration in discerning those precisely each time.

Thanks for your work!

Love the vids my man

dope informative video on shooting!

Such a great video honestly

One thing not mentioned is the brain. It is interesting when we study what certain people can process and what others can't. During a shot, I have developed the ability to make numerous small adjustments based upon angle, fade, loft required, grip, etc. Most sharpshooters I have talked to have an amazing ability to process all of this data in the brief time they take a shot. Average players start their motion and reach their follow through without processing all of the little details in between. So, on top of some of your points, great shooters have a brain which is capable of managing more data points, make more adjustments, and fine tune their shot while taking it.

Another great video! 👍🏽

Scott one key factor I think you're mising comparing us to nba players is the height. We may use the same form and good energy transfer, but if your height is not above 6 ft, you won't see the ease of shooting in that persons shot. Steph Curry has great form, but the reason why he caqn shoot with such ease is not based upon solely that, he is 6'3, which gives him additional height and body structure which makes him require less effort to shoot long distances. Idk just something I had in mind

When I was 7 i was an mvp candidate but one of my eyebrow hairs was stolen so I couldn’t make it

AN EXCELLENT ANALYSIS

Have anybody ever gave a ball to one of ur peers that don't usually play sport but makes them on their first second and third time

I'm a 5'11, 140lbs, 13 year old that can play SF, PF, and mostly C. I have a good midrange, decent 3pt, my speed and athleticism is a little above average, my ball handling is average, I play good defense. Which player(s) should I study?

Mentality is 100% up to every individual

2 points that i think (slight)diferent , 1 the genetics seem to afect more about height ,arm ,shoulder,forearm ,fingers and Hand size ,that directly tranfers to coordination. 2 ,i agree that the mentality has a lot to do with the way life has been to u ( situations out of our Control) ,theres definitly a lot of content ,specialy on KZfaq to improve your mentality Good work on the atention to details ,keep up 😁

I'm a freshman who is 5'10 140 pounds, and plays the shooting guard/small forward position due to my thin frame despite having the average height of a power forward for my age. I can shoot from anywhere, can rebound like a power forward, and has decent handles, but I struggle with making good passes, defense, and getting to the rim efficiently. Which player should I study?

I like most of what you had to say, however the two things you said are "out of your control"(Mentality and coordination), are most definitely not. These two things can also be filed under practice, there are many types of "games" or drills you can do to bolster your coordination making the link from your mind to your muscle much more fluid and quick. Also the mentality is mostly confidence, if you feel like the next shot you take will go in 100% of the time you are less likely to subconsciously put variance in your form (adjust your shot) which means muscle memory will take more effect and make the shot be more likely to be successful as long as you have trained that muscle memory well enough (practice). It all comes down to consistency. When you practice, do it with consistent form. Figure out how to get your body to do the most efficient shooting form and then practice that form as much as you can. Start with just one spot on the floor. Shoot 3,000,000 shots from that one spot if you have to until you become consistent. THEN move on to the next spot, and apply the foundation you built from your original spot to become consistent in the second, then the third, then fourth and so on. Consistency in practice is key to performance in the game.

On a HS 3 point line I shoot 60% in practice and 33% in game I'm only a freshman. Not amazing but not bad ig

Can u do a video on different player release timing

There is also variance based on shot selection, Steph takes a turn of pull up 3's and off balance 3's which should lower his percentage but he still shoots a high percentage. Comparing his shot selection with Ray Allen who only really shot high percentage 3's from a set position and a pass. The ability to mitigate shot selection variance by practising under not ideal circumstances has helped Steph become much better than anything that came before. I bet he shoots off balance 3's a ton in practice.

For me its mostly about strength. The more I workout and exercise the farther I can shoot accurately. I have always been a lot better than anyone I play against at shooting and strength and practice just increase the range that I can shoot accurately.

I wouldnt doubt that one of the reasons his variance is almost unnoticable is partly because someone is constantly passing him the ball after he shoots and he doesnt have to go after his own rebound everytime, someone would just retrieve it and pass it to him and he doesnt have to move.. he could just keep shooting continously without wasting time and movement.. under these circumsances you would not only put up tons more shots in a much smaller amount of time but it would be much easier to repeat the motion since your body literally just finished doing it.. so its not a marvel that stephen curry can shoot like this.. its fkn impressive.. but id imagine he prolly puts up a couple hundred to maybe a thousand shots every day.. with his coaches there to get him the rebound and give him the pass he can just focus solely on his technique continously without having to think about getting the ball, constantly retrieving the ball takes your mind off the mechanics of the shot form.. also hes been training this way since a very young age.. u watch his highschool maybe even his middleschool games he prolly has a great shot there too..

Is it okay to practice shots from different areas, or will that mess muscle memory? Better to shoot the same spot for 15+ min before moving on to the next?

great video !!

5" 10 and i can play center and point guard sometimes my shot is on point but sometimes my shot gets stronger so i over shoot and i can't control it any advice?

All depends on work ethic, a jumpshot that is comfortable to the player and also body scaling from wingspan and height and other things.

1:54 lmao

Plz do a video on Robert Covington

Yo Scot I’m a PG and I’m not that tall only 5’9 but I can shoot from anywhere, yes I am both athletic, fast and explosive but I need help with my dribbling and a little with my layups who should I take techniques and tips from?

I first learned to shoot then dribble lol thats why my shot is better then most but this varience thing is awesome they always say to shot the same with or without defense on you.But of course the nba players are all good based on how much they play.

Now d rose shoting 49 percent from 3

Idk man. My shooting form isnt perfecy but sometimes when i really focus on my shot, its really accurate and I cant miss. Then sometimes I feel like I can barely hit the cylinder. Its crazy.

I think d rose never had a jump shot because his knee injuries caused him to changed his jump motion every time. Can shot free throw perfectly fine 80% from the line.

Can you breakdown kemba walker shooting technique

I'm good defensively, decent athleticism, decent 3pt, decent midrange, but can drive in and makes good passes. I'm 5'11. What player should I study?

Become relaxed when shooting

Can you please do Isaiah Thomas and kyle Korver shooting for please I have asked this for like 10 times so please can you please!!!

Make a video and compare Kyle Korver, Ray Allen, and Curry shooting forms as to why they make theirs more frequently than others.

Ι'm 6 feet 2(¾) and I'm 13,I'm an above average defender,I can switch off screens,I have a great post game,I'm quite quick from my height,I get a lot of rebound,I can make free throws,I have an above average ball-handling but I'm not a good shooter,whose player's game I should study?

It's all in the form

I'm a freshman in highschool and I'm the only one on my team who can't shoot but I practice all the time (broken)

Am 5 10 can shoot 3 is fast and has good jumping ability but always psyches myself out. Advice?

Finally someone speaking fax

Ive played in leagues and shooting 3s is always hard because of the defense, all players can shoot but not all players can shoot ingame

I practiced free throw a lot (about 3 month) and I can shoot free throw with 76% accuracy (38/50). But I have been playing soccer all my life and I just can shoot with 70% accuracy from half field and 38% during games (from anywhere in the field). Even the net is bigger than basket. I guess controlling ball with foot is more difficult than hands. You thought?

Ur not all wrong buddy, good job

the most challenging part about basketball are shooting slumps. You can have the best shooting form in the world and be like Stephen curry, but then one day, you show up to the basketball court and your shot just feels very unnatural and weird. Consistency is probably the hardest part about basketball.

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There's one problem, Steph has a lot more variance than other players who aren't as good shooters Klay has less variance yet is not as good as Steph, watch Steph's feet when shooting and you'll see he lands wide a lot of the time yet still makes the shot. It isn't that simple. I will agree that his upper body is very consistent.

You shouldn't use in game 3pt percentage because then you gotta add how often they shoot threes in game also shooting a layup is different from shooting a three also look a free throw percentage because shooting a free throw is pure mechanics on form but the most unidentified problem with most people jump shot is how you jump for example most of your power in a jump shot comes from the jump the rest is momentum and mechanics which makes follow through important as well but what this videos said is very important it's how I unlocked my jump shot and I wish I would have saw this video before I figured it out my self.

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I’m 12 and 5’7 I’m really good in driving in but I have hard times shooting three pointers and jumpshots but I fixed the three point shooting but my jumpsuit still too overpowered

Ok shooting form is important but there is a lot that goes into it

i measured myself and at skl at 6`2 but when i went to the gym and used the electrical measure it said i was only 6 feet, and when i got measured my wing span it said i had a 6`7 wing span i am 16 years old is there any chance i can at least grow into 6`3 and above

I'm 14 kinda skinny how do I get my arms stronger so I can shoot for further away help plz

I'm 4'1 and I'm lightning quick with a razer tight handle. I have a 62 inch vertical and I can get to the rim and finish very easily. I'm also a good passer. Which player should I emulate?

I am great at shooting mid range and getting to the rim, my athleticism is also fantastic. My handles are average and my defence is average. My three point shooting is a work in progress. I am currently 5”6 in middle school. Which nba player should I study?

I just don’t play much anymore tbh it’s why I’m inconsistent shot wise whenever I hoop. But since I’ve got good size and I’m athletic I just play like a Giannas lol. If you’re big and athletic though you’re kinda screwed though when it comes to scoring... and let’s be honest unless you score somewhat you’re not going to get picked up for the next game if your team loses. People don’t look at defense and the intangibles in pickups just scoring.

Im 5'4 and just entered middle school. Im 12 and between 115 to 130 pounds. Im a SF with just over average of dribbling. Im trash at mid range or 3 points. Im decent around the hoop, great defender, fast, have good IQ, and good footwork. Which player should I study?

My shooting percentage in practice (no one covering me) is around 70%, but once I get to the side (when the 3pt line gets straight) it lowers the more to the sode I go. Once I get to the point I can almost see the side of the backboard, my percentage is around 10%. Why?

that fucking jumpshot at 2:00 is amazing

I’m 5’5 extremely athletic but can’t seem to shoot threes. I’m strong enough I guess my form in more of a mid range jumper.

I’m 5’ 11” currently at 16 and about 140 pounds, I am alright at 3p, I can get to the rim and decent at defense, but I would say I’m probably below average at handling. What player should I study?

Coordination is not purely genetic, genetic is a factor but it's mainly influenced by what physical activities you do growing up.

Explain how he makes extremely contested threes, half courts, and one handed threes without practicing those specific shots

Im 5 foot 5 (almost 5 foot 6) and im a pass first type of guy. I like to play PF and SF but some times get put at center. i cant shoot 3's and can sorta shoot mid range. im not that fast. But i love defense. i get steals like crazy. when me and my team scrimmage when i put my hand in there face when they shoot they almost never make it (some kids are like 5 foot 9 or 10 and cant make shoots when im guarding them) i have below average handles but im working on it. who should i study?

I’m not gone lie the thumb nail made me watch this video

cause they put in work

DeAndre Jordan was very good in shooting free throws in clutch moments.

Nice channel

Guys I need help, I really want to get on my JV or Varsity team sophomore year but I dont know how to practice alone. I am 5'9, very good at man to man defense, a good mid range shot, okay 3 point shot, better than average handles, okay drive, good amount of energy, and good hustle. How should I train or who should I study to train like.

I’m 5”0 I’m very fast and athletic and I can get to the rim no problem but my shot is the problem I kinda relate myself to John wall I need a better shot it not falling for me and I’m looking to grow man I wanna become at least 5”6 before the end of middle school

No Fear!

Variance & time/situation are great mental aspects of shooting but you didn't mention the physical side as most great shooters Curry & Reddick have extremely short wingspans and strong cores i.e. less variance the longer your arms and the weaker you are the harder it will be to replicate a consistent shooting motion regardless of form

Why can some people play basketball well, but I can't? When you can answer this question, you will have found your answer.

I disagree with your point about coordination... The type of hand eye coordination needed for long range shooting is very different than the complete body control coordination someone like Derrick Rose possessed in his prime. One is being able to precisely aim and get an object at a target the other in controlling your own body's motion while having proper touch around the rim. I think touch, mentality and that hand eye coordination is most important at the NBA level. Look at Wade he has great form with little variance but he's a sub par 3 point shooter. I think he just doesn't have the touch or that long distance coordination along with maybe a lack of a shooters mentality

Where is the brick tossing guy....?

I’m 5’10”, 13 Years Old and want to improve on my shooting form. The only problems I tend to have are some jerky movements (idk maybe just random twitches I get em occasionally) and my release. My arc also kind of varies but it stays + or - 5° from 45°. Any ideas??