Shooting
The shooting diagram shows the angle at which the basketball approaches the basket.
When the ball approaches the rim from a 30 degree angle of inclination, this is called a “flat shot” or a “rope shot”. It is a very low-percentage shot. It is possible for a shot to go in from this angle, but it must hit the basket perfectly. Most younger players shoot flat shots. It takes less power to get the ball to the hoop, and therefore the player can shoot from further away, but will dramatically decreases their shooting percentage. The ball coming at a 30 degree angle only gives the ball 9 inches of the available 18 inches for the ball to go through the hoop. Refer to the diagram and notice how narrow the rim appears to the ball. With a flat shot you are not using the available rim and your shot must be perfect.
From a 50 degree angle, the shot has 16 inches of available rim space for the ball to go into the basket. From this angle you can be off as much 3 inches in either direction and still have the ball go into the basket.
At a 70 degree angle, there is a little more than 17 inches of rim space for the basketball to go through the hoop. Shooting percentages will dramatically improve for shots made at this angle compared to shots made at lower angles.
Using the BEEF technique
B – Balance
E – Eyes
E – Elbows
F – Follow Through
BALANCE
Balance is an important step to shooting a basketball. Your feet should always be shoulder length apart. Make sure feet are planted firmly on the ground. Always make sure your feet have a firm foundation before you shoot. Also make sure your knees are bent and you a squared up to the basket. (facing it directly)
EYES
What you are looking at when you shoot is also important. You should pick a spot on the basket to look at for a aiming spot, and look at it every time you shoot. This will help your shooting a lot.
What you are looking at when you shoot is also important. You should pick a spot on the basket to look at for a aiming spot, and look at it every time you shoot. This will help your shooting a lot.
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ELBOWS
Placement of your elbows will also help your shot. You should keep them at a 90 degree angle with the upper arm, which is closest to your shoulder, at the basket.
Placement of your elbows will also help your shot. You should keep them at a 90 degree angle with the upper arm, which is closest to your shoulder, at the basket.
FOLLOW THROUGH
You should let the ball roll gently off your fingers, and after the ball has left your fingers, they should be pointing at the basket. Some people say to make a “diving swan” or “swan neck” with your arm.
You should let the ball roll gently off your fingers, and after the ball has left your fingers, they should be pointing at the basket. Some people say to make a “diving swan” or “swan neck” with your arm.
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