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The Top 7 Basketball Shooting Drills 🏀 How To Shoot A Basketball Better!

URL
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FREeNyOz4Jw

Drills in Video

Shooting Pocket Drill (Hips, Forehead, & Dip)
Coach Taylor instructs players to start with the ball in the shooting pocket at the hip, elevate it to the forehead for release, and dip their hips to generate energy and ensure a high-arcing shot.
Video Demo (3 minutes)
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Shooting Pocket Drill (Feet & Forehead)
Coach Taylor emphasizes the importance of starting with the ball in the shooting pocket, bringing it up to the forehead for a high release to avoid flat shots, and maintaining low hips to ensure proper balance and technique during the shot.
Video Demo (3 minutes)
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Shooting Pocket Drill (Dribble & Shoot)
Coach Taylor instructs players to start with the ball in the shooting pocket, execute a smooth motion from the pocket to the forehead while incorporating a dribble, and maintain consistent repetitions to develop proper shooting form and accuracy.
Video Demo (2 minutes)
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Reverse Pivot Jab
Coach Taylor teaches players to perform a jump stop, execute a reverse pivot with the right foot behind the left while protecting the ball by jabbing forward and maintaining balance to prepare for an instinctive shot.
Video Demo (3 minutes)
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In Game Scenarios (Curls)
Coach Taylor emphasizes the importance of using the inside foot to maintain balance while coming off screens, instructs players to transition smoothly into their shot without abrupt stops, and suggests practicing curls with shooting accuracy and incorporating a head fake to create space for better shooting opportunities.
Video Demo (3 minutes)
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In Game Scenarios (Curl & Fake)
Coach Taylor highlights the importance of executing a curl off the screen followed by a fake to create separation from the defender, allowing for a more effective shooting opportunity.
Video Demo (2 minutes)
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Transition 3s
Coach Taylor emphasizes the importance of quickly sprinting to the three-point line after receiving a pass, encouraging players to practice shooting in transition to become more effective scorers. He advises maintaining game speed and intensity during practices, which helps players develop quick decision-making skills essential for real game situations.
Video Demo (2 minutes)
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