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  • Does the height of a player play a role on were thier release point is? players like kevin durant seems to have a low release point during free trows.

  • @edmusical520  Many players use a set point that is at their shoulder height while others use the higher set point.

  • All of the tips are great but I think when it comes to the best "TIP" i'll have to say it's make your free throw cauz free throws are so important in basketball game and they can change games as i just realized ! 10x team shot science !

  • @TheKingJohnnyG You make a very valid point here, no question. Good one that we all need to remember. Thanks for your comment and good luck in your basketball career. Hopefully you will "Spread the Word!"

  • good tips! :D

  • @ZoieLove143 Thanks so much! We really appreciate your comment.

  • Hey coach, I practice everyday and most of the time I can shoot jumpers and dribble very well, but if I miss just one day of going to the gym and playing basketball, I cant shoot or dribble in the slightest when I come back the next day. Can you tell me why I am so inconsistent with my game?

  • @jpinedude63 Well, it is probably not as big a problem as you make it out to be. If your are as effective as you say on some days then probably it comes right back to even after a short layoff. Probably worrying about it too much!

  • Is there any workout to strengthen wrist, arm or shoulders to get a farther jump shot? Every time I'm in mid air shooting the ball I catch myself throwing the ball instead of actually shooting it. Any tips???

  • Please! update the all-videos playlist

  • @SethFX what seems to be the problem? We try to keep up on everything, but there's so many to stay up with!

  • Oh, and also

    1: I love the skyhook and I'm practicing it all the time

    2: just wondering if the app you guys are creating is going to be free?

  • @jeromedavis21 Great to hear about the Sky Hook. The App will have a small cost to make the drills catalogue available for you to set up your own workouts and have them on your IPOD or IPAD. We are working hard on getting this ready.

  • Sorry, I don't mean to sound pushy on all my comments, but I am very involved in basketball and strive to get better all the time.

  • @jeromedavis21 We are glad to hear about your devotion to getting better with your game. Stay tuned for more of our videos.

  • Can you please make a "taking charge" video

  • @jeromedavis21 This is also another video that we are planning. Please stay tuned for us to get to it. So many things to do and so little time!

  • Any tips on shooting of the dribble? everytime Jump after trying to drive i tend to fadeway or find myself taking a shot sideways.

  • @edmusical520 Well, this is usually due to how you use your feet in preparation for the shot. If you are a player who likes to "hop" into your shot it is difficult to deal with. If you step into your stroke it becomes pretty easy to fix. We will do a video on this footwork pretty soon when we do our video on the Jump Shot.

  • new videos??

  • @ilkecod coming up!

  • @ilkecod Coming soon!

  • Do u guys believe in those new jumping/running soles for your basketball shoes? If so why?

  • @InfinityHardware77 which ones? In essentially all cases, we don't support any product that makes unrealistic claims.

  • @JermeyLin17 The balance for your shot really has to do with your footwork and having a nice base with your feet about shoulder width apart.

  • @ShotScience It helped me a lot. i was shooting around earlier practicing my footwork and it worked :)) thanks again coach !

  • @JermeyLin17 You are very welcome. We hope you will check out all of our videos.

  • @ShotScience hey coach, when i take threes i often lose my balance and it ruins my shot is there anything i can do to practice my balance ?

  • @JermeyLin17 Check out our video "Don't Square Up You're Feet." Also, it will probably take a good amount of practice of working very hard on good mechanics. So use our "Form Shooting Drill" to get it all down.

  • @ShotScience Thanks a lot coach ! :))

  • @ ShotScience i have a question... is palming the ball a huge key in dunking? if so are they any drills to work on this? because i have this leather ball that I bought recently (2-3 months old) and i cant palm the ball but if i play with my composite ball i could palm the ball with ease so im like WTF!!!!!!??? So my next question is does the material that the basketball have effect your palming ability?

  • @therealdeal3161  Well the composite balls are usually easier to grip with your hand than the leather ones.

  • Hi coach! My team keeps losing games, we let them get too many easy fastbreak points. So I think we should do a foul, before they can take it to the basket, so please help me, how to do a good foul to not let a easy fastbreak basket... Thank you, and btw i'm Europe

  • @rKasutajanimi Well the answer here is to get your team to get back on the fast break and pick up the offense before they can score. This is referred to as "Transition Defense!" It is really important to be able to do this to be successful.

  • Hey, coach

    I have this one question

    I find it easy to get pass a defender but when i'm already below the rim I hesitate and fake them out , because i think they could catch up and block me (specially if they're tall) what should i do to prevent this?Should i just remove the hesitation and just shoot? what if they block me?

  • @emotionaL2533 Please go to our video "Finishes at the Rim" for ideas on how to achieve your goal.

  • hi, can you please make a video "how to "bump" another big man"?

  • @ronaldruslan we will include how to use your body to finish later this Spring.

  • hey shotscience do you think there is anything that can help me beat the press when teams press

  • @lazerdude23 Well it really depends on what type of press you are facing. If it is a Zone trap press the best way to beat it is too pass the ball before they can trap. A man press is usually beaten by giving the ball to your best ball handler, clearing out all other players and let them bring the ball up the court. Hope this helps.

  • @ShotScience thanks i will try the best i can to do that by the way your videos have helped me a lot i am more confident in games now

  • @ShotScience one other thing i play starting point guard and i dont get the scoring that the team needs im mostly a defensive player is there a drill that can help me score alittle more

  • I love your videos, I try to make athletes stronger and jump higher to get to the next level, check out my videos, hit the like button, leave a comment and subscribe! Thanks!

  • @yellowjacketstrength that's great! Thanks ;-)

  • Coach, my left hand feels very uncomfortable while playing basketball (especially layups). I dont seem to have that "feeling" for the ball in my left hand. Do you have any advice on how to improve on this? I can hit the spot i want using my right hand but its often way off with my left.

  • @SpartanS0ulja you need to spend a lot of time developing your off-hand. The more time you spend on it, the better feel you'll get. GET TO WORK!!

  • @ShotScience Thanks :) I'll work more on it. Might try the "carlos Boozer" drill with the right hand behind your back.

  • @SpartanS0ulja If that works for you "Go for it.!

  • I think that tip #7 was the best because I'm one of the smallest in my team, so creating space to score is a great way for me to score.

  • @NazarVoytyuk Glad we could help you and your game.

  • BEST TIP: Creating Space.

  • I am the best 6th grader in the nation now!!!! Thanks for helping

  • @Gbohn23 WOW!! It is great to know we have someone of your status watching our channel. 

  • yea this really helps... if you see me play you'll notice the difference in my defense!!

  • @vatacosiation  "SWEET!"

  • Hey Coach, I've sent a message to your youtube inbox. Would you mind answering is when you can? Thanks a lot! Appreciate your work.

  • @YaphetZSMJ Done!

  • hey shotscience i know u guys said when playing defense dont use your hands. so when should u try to steal the ball from the offensive player?

  • @chenny7717 watch out Defense 101 video. You typically want to try to pop the ball up when the swing it into the "Box" on their body. The other time is anticipating the pass and jumping the passing lane. There are a few other times, but we'd have to explain them in more detail.

  • @ShotScience how about when the offensive player is dribbling. sometimes when i try to steal the ball when the offensive player is dribbling they get past me. what is the best way to steal the ball when the offensive player is dribbling.

  • today i had to take a game tie shot and i was in the paint and they were triple teaming me and i traveled. tips?

  • @Sonicfast139 lots of things could have happened. You'd have to explain in more detail. If you were being triple-teamed in the post, that probably means there were two teammates open somewhere. We'd suggest pitching it out to them for a good look or to get the defense to shift again.

  • Either tip 5 or tip 7 both made be try and become more of a threat on offence

  • @zingGodin that's great!! Keep it up!!

  • I can make baskets all day long now thanks to Coach and the team. THANKS!!!

  • @austina1333 that's AWESOME!! Keep up the great work!!

  • i think,the most helpful tip was on day #3(take it up strong),it always get me out of troubles(and i am good free-throw shooter).

  • @mrxracunx yep, that's a great one! Too many guys shy away from contact and throw up low percentage fade aways! Take it up STRONG, get the bucket, the foul, and the extra point!

  • shot science, i would appreciate it if you could help me. So my problem is that defensive pressure always seems to mess up my shot. During practice my jumpshots make it at least 80% of the time. But when i play a normal basketball game with defenders, they always seem to block me or exert pressure on me, as a result, my shot usually 2-3 inches off the "nest" and simply bounces off the rim. How can i get past the defenders and keep the pressure off? thanks. have a nice day.

  • @32432432894612736213 sounds like you're having problems on two fronts. Number one is that you need to learn to create space to get off open shots. We have TONS of videos on this including, "Creating Space to Score," the "Dribble Attack" series, "Finishes at the Rim," among many others.

    The second problem sounds like you need to practice your shot AT GAME SPEED! Check out our video on that! Hope this helps!

  • @32432432894612736213 We recommend that you review our video on "Game Speed Shooting." This should help a lot.

  • @ShotScience k. thank you sir. good luck to your channel. i subscribed by the way. your videos are very informative and unique. have a nice day.

  • @32432432894612736213 thanks so much!! You have a great day, too!

  • day #12

    

  • @502newyork awesome!! Thanks for watching!!

  • Hey coach I think u should make a video on how to draw fouls.

    Thanks Coach

  • @IHateChrisSmoove we do! Check out our video library!

  • Have you considered doing a video on the spin pullup jumpshot?

  • @Funpants94 maybe ;-)

  • Can you do a video on the different ways to finish over under and around a much taller defender?

  • @Funpants94 It is already in our play list!!! Check out "Finishes at the Rim."

  • the 'offensive rebound should be put above ur head' tip!

  • @1BlackTeddy1  This is good!

  • This and Tip #8 were your best!

  • @itsMUSICY Great picks! Thanks!

  • Thats good when your outside/deep mid! When its mid- close its better to have your hands follow the ball

  • @itsMUSICY we're not talking about your hands, we're talking about where to focus your eyes so that you don't lose the offensive player. Check out our "Defense 101" video for our thoughts on beginner defense.

  • 12 and each one is so helpful 

  • @15MeloMVP that's great! Glad we could help!!

  • And btw all of the tips are helpful ! :)

  • @mackymacify we were hoping they would be!

  • sick! thanks for the tips mas ! :)

  • @mackymacify haha! You got it! Thanks for watching!!

  • By the way, my favourite Tip is Number 10, I love it <3

  • @TheMeryama03 that's great! Really hope that it's helping you as a player!!

  • Hi can you please do some more vids on how to penetrate the key and make a sucessful lay up without getting blocked or having to do a very off balance awkward shot

  • @handofthepimp we have TONS of videos on this. Check out our "Finishes at the Rim" video, our "Layups 101" video, and our "Dribble Attacks" series for a start. There will be many more videos on this stuff, but those are a whole bunch to get started with!

  • This was the most helpful, as I am more of a defender.

  • @jeniusjj that's great! Now go get 'em!!

  • Hey Team @ShotScience, can we have more videos about deffence? I have already checked the 3 three deffencif videos that you guys have made and they are awsome, but we need some advanced deffencif skills!

    and I was wondering if Chase can make us another program (like the vertical Jump Program) but this it will be about how to improve our deffence, how to be faster than anyone!

    Thank you guys

  • @TheMeryama03 we're definitely going to have more on defense. There is so much that we want to cover, but it just takes a little time to make it happen!

  • Oh snap, I'm always getting blown by. I'm gonna try this at tommorow's game! :)

  • @YellowDoof2 get on it and tell us how it goes!

  • Great tip! Ever since I learned this a couple years ago I feel like my defense is about 15 times better...I'm surprised more people on the street don't seem to know about this...I always see people watching the eyes or ball and they get blown by easily.

  • @TheNotoriousEze yep, seems pretty straight forward once you try it ;-)

  • All of them! They are all amazing! Helping me improve my game daily! Thanks A LOT

  • @LilAsianKidd thanks so much!! We were hoping they were going to be helpful! Keep working hard!!

  • @qaHs0r hopefully it's made getting the ball off to your teammates a little easier!!

  • "score first"

  • @SirCuckooPepprmuddle that's a mentality EVERYONE should have! Good pick!!

  • @ShotScience Then my coach is wrong

  • Finally, Fast players cant get the fake out of me now!! :) Thanks for this Tip

  • @torterrathegreat055 you got it!! Still be aware of the other things they do, but keep your focus and they'll be in trouble!

  • Counter to this is the ball handler staying low and body shifts with his moves. common problem with players is that the ball and limbs move but the torso does not twist and turn with the body fully on moves and fakes. limit the defenders vision by being low and crowding them(crowd dribble facing up and crab dribble backing down) and in practice go through rhythm dribbling to get all of the body in line with move for maximum explosion and also deception when faking. i.e. young steve francis.

  • @chitownmo if you're able to actually crowd the defender, you should go by them without hesitation or fakes. This is from Tip #10.

  • @ShotScience i stated to crowd the defender to limit his perceptual vision of the ball handler cue areas(i.e. mid section). crowd dribble is used as a feeler. a player could try to just blow by if he has the ability to do so versus that player but alot of times at least 1 fake or counter move must be used to create space. general principles work against players of similiar build or ability but they are not universal. certain defenders require certain moves and speeds.

  • @chitownmo if you're getting knocked off course by a defender then you need to use tools like the "Hammer" and drive more aggressively at them. The burden of contact is on them because if they are plying too much contact, even if you are drawing it, the foul will be on them. Great defenders typically are great because they can contain the offensive player by using great footwork (staying in front coupled with quickness), great anticipation, and not being goaded into biting on fakes.

  • @ShotScience yes but it depends on the defenders frame vs. the offensive player. very rarely that player will not beat him off he dribble and get him to open up no matter how hard he drives. go back to player vs. player(matchups). the hammer is an option but it depends on how fast it is done for not be seen and if it is whether the refs call it. some kids get too aggressive due to frustration and get hit for the offensive foul.

  • @chitownmo also, we are not suggesting that the offensive player "crowd" the defender. We are all about creating space when you have the ball. We are talking about if the defender is crowding you, you go on them immediately. If they are up on you, then you can go by them. The situation you are alluding to, we would call more of a medium pressure situation and would implement a fake and/or a counter move to create space.

  • @ShotScience never said you did. i did depending on the matchup. my original statement was as a counter to the main video's mid section read information. what you said is effective man to man defensive principle.

  • @ShotScience Not necessarily true. Relative to size, length and athleticism from ball handler to defender. a lesser athlete will not get a by a better one by crowding him unless that athlete is a subpar defender and is timid. you see this consistently on college and pro ball level. ex. old school joe dumars is not blowing by MJ or mark price getting by pippen by just crowding them. wont work most of the time. need to be deceptive in order to create space with fakes and counters.

  • @ShotScience build and strength play a huge parts too in terms of being able to take contact and maintain control going forward(offense) or maintaining the angle(defense). why strong defenders are able to knock penetrators off their driving angles and make they circle or shift instead of driving straight towards the basket.

  • Numbes 3, 4, and 5 have probably helped me the most the past few weeks, but all of them were great!

  • @Dalaserman so great! Those are very solid picks out of the 12!! Thanks for watching!

  • Day 12

  • @sander1237 thanks!! Glad you like this one ;-)

  • I honestly think this is the best one yet. easily applied without any practice

  • @Funpants94 AND it is very effective!!

  • This one

  • @MrAppleCidder Thanks for your selection. We appreciate it very much.

  • can you guys make a video for pick n' roll defense when your defending the ball handler or the roll man. really appreciate!!!

  • @xSimpleJackTVx  Thanks for your suggestion. This is on our schedule for the Spring.

  • All the tips were very helpful but i think best tip was day 4

  • @BazhoFromTheHood that's one that we think is SUPER important! We knew you'd pick that one Bazho!

  • What was that jedi mind trick you did when you said "See ya later" ?! :D

  • @nkns93 "these are not the droids you're looking for" ;-)

  • Personally ... Fake a pass.. to make a pass. Basics like that are often forgotten. Great work guys! God bless.

  • @Iceiam thanks so much! Yep, these are all tips that we think everyone should know, but often never pick up or realize much later in their careers!

  • Top 20

  • @Mojoe12321 huh?

  • make a video on the euro step d-wade those it

  • @MrBaconbaby probably something we'll get to when we get the chance. Thanks for the suggestion!

  • yay!

  • @ShotScienceFan yeah!!!

  • Liked 

  • @Kritoci thank you thank you!!

  • i thought all of them were very helpful thanks :)

  • @xlxuchihaxlx1 we really appreciate it and we're so glad we could help ;-)

  • nice video

    thanks for tip 12

  • @troulfull thanks so much and you're welcome ;-)

  • Tip 8

    

  • @rKasutajanimi has that one helped you?! That's a really important one that most people don't do!

  • I look at the shoulders, who else does?

  • @8roel8 not a good idea because all they have to do is give you one shoulder shake and you're finished.

  • Love your videos helped me alot from simply shooting the ball ,to atacking the rim and defending it. :P

  • @Satisfactionhbh so glad we could help!! Thanks so much for watching!

  • Could you maybe do a video about being outnumbered on defence. Like 2 on 1 and 3 on 2 situations. Thanks :)

  • @SilexVerum that's something that we'll get to eventually! So much to do!!

  • I know this before but i can quite doing this, bcoz its hard to practice defense on my own...

    and it is easy for me to forget this in real game =[

    btw ,is there any video will help improve defensive footwork?

  • @loknessdh12 you just have to make yourself do this and then eventually you'll have it become second nature because you've done it so much. As for footwork, check out our "Defense 101" series. It's an intro to the stuff we plan on doing sometime soon!

  • Defence tips are always great. Helps to be effective on both sides of the court

  • @MRdotSmil3Z we agree! Be ready for some more defensive videos ;-)

  • this one and the tip always look to score were the most helpful to me

  • @Dil1995 That's great! Those are very important tips!

  • This one seems the most helpful.

  • @BToledo23 GREAT!! Glad we could help!!

  • Nice video !! ty :)

  • @FlavizFlav thanks so much!!