The Number One Shooting Mistake Every Basketball Player Makes
There’s no denying the fact that shooting consistency will make or break your game. You may have great form when you shoot, but that means nothing if you’re not consistent and accurate with your shots. If you want to take your game to the next level, pay close attention to this guide on how to improve your shooting consistency and accuracy, so you can knock down more shots than ever before.
Why we miss shots
The one thing that I’ve learned after a decade of playing and coaching basketball is that players miss shots because they rush shooting the ball. So many players miss because they fire before they actually have the shot lined up, or without giving themselves time to take in their surroundings. Nothing is more frustrating than seeing teammates (or myself) miss shots for these reasons. For example, when you are dribbling down court and you see an open teammate on your left side about 10 feet away from you, it can be tempting to just shoot right away instead of passing it over to him. But if you do that, then you risk missing because your shot was rushed. If you were shooting a free throw at half court with no defender in front of you, then by all means shoot as soon as possible—but even then it’s best not to rush your shot.
How to improve your form shooting
Form shooting is the only way to build shooting consistency and improve your touch, so start close to the basket and get comfortable with your shooting touch. Many NBA players work on their form every single day, and it’s no coincidence that they always look as if they have been working on their shot since a young age. If you want to shoot like an NBA player, practice the fundamentals of form shooting daily. Start by making 10 shots from each spot on the floor; once you can do that consistently, move back another step. This progression will help ensure that you don’t develop bad habits when shooting from long range (e.g., rushing your shot or bending at awkward angles). As for how many shots to make per session, shoot until fatigue sets in—and then shoot some more!
How to improve your consistency
Practice game situation drills to be more consistent in a live basketball game. The best NBA players in history are always practicing. They’re not just dribbling a ball, shooting it and going home—they’re drilling and developing their skills as players, which includes picking up tips on how to improve their consistency. In basketball, everything is about reps; there is no magic formula for shooting more accurately because of one specific thing you do with your feet or head or hands before you release.
How to improve your accuracy
The most important thing you can do to improve your accuracy is to shoot more jumpshots at a slightly faster pace so you can react like a game. A great way to practice is by shooting out of bounds. If you ever watch an NBA game, they’re always practicing against time or out of bounds so their form doesn’t change when they shoot live in a game. The same principle applies for high school and college players who want to improve their shooting consistency and form shooting before games.
Other issues affecting players’ performance
People are always saying, Just don’t think about it. But the thing is that you are right when you say your shot can be affected by other things in your life. In order to become a better basketball player, you need to separate your daily life from the basketball court when you train. Everything else should be about basketball and nothing else. If you watch TV, try and only watch programs or movies related to basketball.
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If you want to level up your shooting accuracy, we got you. We created the 6ixShooter Academy. A one-stop basketball training program to help elevate your game and become an unstoppable shooter with coach Seth McCoy a.k.a 6ixShooter. CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE
