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Tuesday, March 27, 2012

Basketball Shooting Strategies Every Player Should Apply

By Lee Stackhouse


You can find a lot of different theories about how to increase your basketball abilities. But, it is really all about focusing on your fundamentals. Basketball is a combination of physical conditioning, general abilities, the right moves and mind concentration. Shooting the ball is where all of these things come into play. Obviously, it is the most important component of the game. So let see some of the most efficient ways for improving your shooting skills.

I received many messages about the report on how to be a better basketball player and I hope this particular one assists a few people too.

One of the most essential things about making basketball shots is having the ability to tell when you should take the shot and when to just wait. New or self centered players will generally try to take every shot there is whenever the ball is given to them. This is often the wrong thing to do. Keep in mind that your goal is to help the team and not just make a lot of baskets. But then again, there are players that should be making some baskets when they do not. Knowing when to take these actions requires expertise. However, make sure you watch your surroundings when you are learning. If you have the right range to take the shot, then do it. But, if you can get a better shooting advantage, then you make the call.

Every player on the court has a particular shooting range, and you shouldn't try to shoot outside of this range. Your shooting range has to do with your skills as well as physical strength, and if you stay within this range during a game you'll be much more accurate. The distance from the rim where you're fairly accurate is your range; when you shoot from beyond this, your accuracy fades quickly. So taking shots from within your range should be your policy, though there will always be exceptions, as when you have the ball and the clock is running out. Even though it looks dramatic to makes shots from a great distance, this is really not nearly as important as it is to become a better shooter from within your natural range.

An important part of shooting are jump shots, so you should work on improving your vertical jump, as well. Keep your elbow in and under the ball as much as possible, as this will give you more control and help you aim the shot. The longer the shot needs to be, the higher you will need to jump. But make sure that you're not focusing on jumping so much that you lose control of your hand and the ball.

It take raw talent, lots of practice, and concentration to shoot basketball. Even though everyone has different natural abilities, living up to your potential is up to you.

You should take the time to develop your strengths in addition to working to improve your weaknesses. Use these tips to help you improve your shooting skills over time.




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