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  • sometimes when i shoot it seems my assist hand seems to get in the way and makes the ball flat and makes it rotate weirdly or hardly at all. tips?

  • @vincecarter15231 That Assist Hand can really screw up your shot. It is usually the "Thumb" of that hand that is the culprit! Work to get the hand off the ball earlier and pin the thumb to your first finger to take it off the ball. The thumb is what causes the bad rotation.

  • @ShotScience ya i shot around a little focusing on relasing the thumb and it really worked well thanks

  • @vincecarter15231 Glad we could help. You must work on this for several weeks before it will really go away.

  • @ShotScience I play on a highschool team so I'm practicing everyday and we play 5on5 at the end of almost every practice and I usually do fairly well in them but then when I get into games my shots are off. I know I can make them just when in games I don't make that much.

  • @DaOfficialDominique There are several things that can be a problem for you here. One is a lack of confidence in your shooting. If so, get to work on "Game Speed Shooting" drills. Other things that affect us is fatigue, are unknown and aggressive defenders.

  • When I'm practicing I swish almost everything especially from mid range but then when I get into game situations I don't make as many shots as I do in practice even if I'm open. Any tips? Thanks!

  • @DaOfficialDominique Well remember, in games you have defenders, fatigue and speed of execution that will affect your shot. Practice, practice, practice is the answer.

  • Whenever I shoot It mostly goes to the either right side of the rim and misses or to the left side of the rim and misses how do I get perfectly in the middle and make it?!?

  • @xSickxxVirusx The ball is going to go where your finish fingers go. If they go to the middle of the nest, then the ball should go there as well, UNLESS your shooting mechanics need some work.  If that is the case go to our shooting videos and spend some time working on your stroke. Good luck.

  • Coach, i never have enough power in my shots, are there any drills that would work to help me build my power?

  • @karukehataha This is an easy one. Most young players do not connect the legs to the shot. That's where the power for shooting really lies. Watch our video "Make Three Pointers!! Get your legs into it."

  • how do i arc my shot properly? 

  • @BballGod100 See our video "Get the Perfect Shooting Arc."

  • @ 1:01

  • @VideoNewZ9  ??????????????

  • @ShotScience he means thats when it begins

  • @bletma281 Okay.

  • i think if you have good shooting form a lot of spin will naturally come

  • @xiamwillx Whoa, whoa!!! We totally feel that you do not want much spin on your shot. Check out our video "Basketball Shooting Release - The Flop Finnish" to find out why. Too much rotation makes the shot too live coming off the rim.

  • @shotscience coach i disagree when you say to much rotation on the ball is bad. they did a sports science on espn about ray allens shot. and they said all his backspin helps him a lot. they say the more spin u have on ur shot, the more the ball slows down when it hits the rim

  • @23baseballer Well, we disagree then!!! The more rotation that you get on your ball, the more energy that will be released when the ball hits the rim, therefore a longer rebound. A soft rotation ball tends to stay around the basket. We have studied this as well and are TOTALLY convinced that less rotation is best no mater what espn may say!

  • should we put emphasis on the rotation as we shoot?

  • @oneonly606  Check out our video "Basketball Shooting Release- "The Fop" for a better understanding of the importance of the rotation on your shot. Too much is not good!

  • Coach what about if the ball just rolls around the rim before coming out is their a problem with your shot or is it something you can't do anything about

  • @KoV0502 This reaction for the ball is usually due to a shot with a flat arc. You can work on getting the proper arc on the ball. Check out our video "Get Perfect Shooting Arc."

  • I am a pretty good shooter... maybe the only thing I am good at... lol... But I don't have extended range... I'm adept at long 2s... I still can hit 3s accurately, but I myself know that is not my range... Help?

  • @scapicoco You are asking us to offer some reasons for your inability to shoot longer shot?? If that is your question the answer is this. Go to our video "Get Your Legs Into It" to understand how you must use that leg power. They are the largest muscles and we need them for longer shots.

  • @ShotScience Yes, I'll get to it... to the videos... tnx... the thing is I still makes it but I shot rather awkward at 3s...

  • @scapicoco Continue to work on your shot mechanics and get the legs helping you and that awkwardness will disppear.

  • this interactive guide thing is brilliant

  • @stevenh1210 Thanks so much for your comment. We try to offer information that can help players get better and work out their problems. Thanks again.

  • Thank you so much for the videos

  • @1jccs1 You are very welcome. We are so pleased that we can offer videos to help players improve their games. BTW, please "Spread the Word."

  • Thanks, i have tried lightly touching the ball like you said but i either dont have alot of power or the ball goes to the right. Whats up with that

  • @WhereAmazynHappens: The power issue is all about the use of your legs. Often we don't connect the leg power to our stroke and therefore our shot "FEELS UNDER-POWERED" and it is! Check our video "Three Point Shooting - Get Your Legs Into It" for how to use the legs. The ball going to the right is all due to your finishing toward the right, probably with "Pronation of the Wrist" or turning your wrist to that side on your finish. Make sure that the fingers go directly to the hoop.

  • @ShotScience ok thanks, this should help make my shot look better, and go in more often

  • @WhereAmazynHappens: We surely hope so. Let us know how it goes.

  • @ShotScience Thanks, It has helped alot! I still cant seem to get alot of power even when im using my legs alot though.....

  • @WhereAmazynHappens: Amazyn, you have the power and there is not question for us about that. What you need to do is 'LEARN TO CONNECT THIS POWER" to your shooting stroke. Keep working on it, it will come. Review the video for a better understanding of CONNECTION."

  • @ShotScience Its alot better know, thanks so much, i just need to work on my pull up jumper and 3 pointer, but these videos have helped my improve alot.

  • @WhereAmazynHappens This really pleases us. Keep up the hard work and become a beast! This "Interactive Series" really helps diagnose shooting problems and offer solutions as well. "SWEET!"

  • What if you have bad rotation and aiming Is slightly off, and it seems like I'm holding the guide hand on too long, what am I doing wrong

  • @WhereAmazynHappens: Hey Amazyn, there are several videos in the "Interactive Shooting Guide" that address shooting problems and how to fix them. Check them out. BTW, that Assist Hand (no guide hand) is probably a real culprit in your accuracy. Check out our videos on "The Assist Hand."

  • would you have made any errors if the shot was in and out? if so, what would they be?

  • @bigmacjaheen Check out the other shots and see for yourself.

  • @ShotScience that didn't really answer my question. Are there any mistakes if the shot is in and out? I'm asking this because there are no videos about missing the shot when it is in and out.

  • @bigmacjaheen: Well, we could make videos forever and not be able to address this question. In reality, we can shoot the best shots ever and they can be off just a little bit and not go in. This Rim-out that you are talking about may be a little flat because that is what often happens on the rim-out. Other than that we do not have anything for you. Sorry!!!!

  • @bigmacjaheen many times, the in and out shots are a result of flat shots and/or bad rotation. Check out the explanations for those problems and it should give you a better idea on how to correct that problem, okay?

  • @ShotScience yeah it did thanks

  • @thelankyginger: Great! Hope it was useful.

  • @ShotScience that didn't really answer my question an you re read it guys? Thanks

  • @thelankyginger: Hey, we did miss your question. We think we may have answered someone else's.

    Well, the step back is a true "STEP BACK" and not a hop back which too many players use. We like the terms "STEP BACK-PULL BACK." Step back with the rear foot and pull back the front foot so you stay grounded. When you hop back you often have difficulty with balance and stability. Hope this helps.

  • that was so funny

  • that was so funny

  • @ShotScience thanks guys any tips on how to maintain shooting form and staying on balance when taking step back jumpers and quick release shots etc? thanks

  • @thelankyginger: Glad we could help. Please stay tuned for more and also please "Spread the Word."

  • thumbs up if u tried the swish first

  • @nokiboyable: Thanks. We really appreciate your comment.

  • What if ur not strong enough to get the ball above your head when you shoot?? is they anything else u can do?

  • @flyerrr911: You could use a lower set point which is at your shoulder and you can see the hoop over the top of the ball. This is usually for younger players and we like to see players get the higher set point so that the ball is not so easily blocked on your shot. All mechanics for the shot are the same at either location.

  • hey casey you look like chris daughtry heheheh!!!

  • @nba2kexpert yeah, I've gotten that one before ;) 

  • Thanks! it worked very well!

  • @noobguy401: Glad we could help out!

  • Hey coach do have any tips on 3 pointers?

  • @noobguy401: Well, no tips other than making sure they are good shots! This is the key to all shooting.

  • @noobguy401 for long range shots, you MUST use your legs. Don't let your upper body be the power center, you have to harness your leg power!

  • I can shoot free throws but when there is someone guarding me or trying to block me I frequently miss can you tell me what to do please

  • @sanjiblue1: Well, you need to learn to create space for your shot and work on our shooting drills. When we play games there is always going to be defenders in our space excepting FT's. You probably need to play a lot more and learn to detach yourself from defenders.

  • @bonisboy: The problem is most likely that you are not using the power in your legs. If the shots "feel under-powered", then this is the problem. The fix for you is to learn to use the power of your body's largest muscles to get the power you need for your shot.

  • Hey coach, everytime i shoot i have a different release point ; how do i change this and make my form the same every time i shoot?

  • @flyingduckzz: Well, this is an easy question. In order to develop "Muscle Memory" for your shot to be the same every time you shoot, you should take a look at our video "Form Shooting Drill." This drill will help you develop the MM that you need to get the same release point every time you shoot. Also, when you release the shot your shooting elbow should be higher than your eyes. Check this too!

  • @ShotScience thanks alot [:

  • @flyingduckzz: We guess that you found the answer you were seeking.  If so, great.

  • hey coach i was wondering if you can give me tips on why i keep shooting the ball but pops out i know it has to do with rotation but can you explain more

  • @stephgohard: If the ball is popping out you are not in or close to the "NEST." Check your arc and remember, the rotation on the ball does not need to be fast. From free throw distance 4 rotations is wonderful. Check out that video for the reasons why the slow rotation. Many coaches encourage their players to spin the ball fast. NOT GOOD! Check it out.

  • @stephgohard Another thing could be your assist hand may be interferring with your shot rotation so instead of it spinning downward it spinning side ways.(If you understand what im saying.) So dont let your assist hand influence your shot too much.

  • @AstroXtreme: Hey Astro, you are right on here!!!! Great.

  • any good way to control the shooting formation?!

    um, my problem for now is i cant quite control the way i want to shoot the ball. My accuracy has improved over past few months but i always have trouble finding the best shooting formation that i can be comfortable with.. any tips maybe?

  • @QDBYZ: Well, the best recommendation that we can offer is to study our shooting videos, especially this one. Feel free to send us a video showing us how you shoot and we will analyze it for you. We will be waiting.

  • well this interactive vids of yours are good..you pay so much attention to your subs..and i thank you..i can't blame you if your new videos are taking up too long..i know what's your good intentions..i can't wait to see it ..GOD BLESS

    SHOT SCIENCE!

    spread the word...

    by the way..what word do i spread?

    just joking...

  • @exchamelot: "Spread the Word about Shot Science!!!!!!!!! Share it with your friends and foes.

  • nice vid, i think this is an amazing idea for some kind of "online help/tutorials"

    thx for all of your vids...

  • @moorhuhnxx: No prob.  Glad we could offer you help.

  • nice vid, i think this is an amazing idea for some kind of "online help/tutorials"...

    thx you a lot for all of your videos

  • lol im so wet its ridiclus

    HEY I CANT SPELL

  • @DJBreezie1: Careful!!!!!

  • @DJBreezie1 that doesnt sound like u mean basketball lol

  • @cowjered: Not sure!

  • i think there r some problems about the shooting at the last part.

    Can you fix and reply me for that so i can see how it shoot?

    but thx for your nice video,man~

    SUBSCRIBED AND THUMBS UP

  • @timtim627: Hey timtim, please let us know what you see as the problem. We will address it for you. Let us hear from you and thanks for the Sub and Thumb!

  • NICE features

  • @cowjered: Thanks a lot! Casey's idea and well done too.

  • Shot Science, my shot is very bad. Ive been shooting with two hands for so long that when i try to shoot with one hand it feels very weak. Ball doesnt even go near the rim. Also my form is terrible, the ball always curves left or right hitting every part of the rim. What do i need to do? Which Shot Science videos should i watch? Thanks for all your help.

  • @punit213: Punit, see our response on your other comment. Keep us posted on your progress.

  • lol I can't click anything because anytime I click it pauses the video:P

  • @LoneStarxXx:  We will check this out today!! It might be on our end or YT problems.

  • @LoneStarxXx: We have checked out the operation of the video on YT and it works fine. Maybe a problem with your system.

  • @LoneStarxXx Hey, please remember to turn on annotations by clicking on the small arrow pointing upwards at the right and bottom of the video player! select the top option and you should be able to use this shooting guide. Hope this helped! (:

  • OMG your vids are the best!!!!!

  • @pokemonplatinum1: Thanks so much for your comment. Stay tuned for many more videos and please, "Spread the Word."

  • Way to go Casey. I have noticed such an improvement in my game since viewing ShotScience videos. I can bounce a wet towel off the bathroom wall and right into my laundry basket. I am amazed.

    Your friend, Suzy

  • lmao awesome

  • @leonardlouie: Thanks. Stay tuned for more of our videos.

  • i have another problem its been a while before ive played basketball because of the snow and sinced its kinda cleared out now when i shoots itl spin around the rim and roll off or itl bounce off the front or the side of the rim how can i help this?

  • slay: You are in the right place with the Interactive Basketball series. Study this and it will really help you!

  • Can anyone help me with my shot My Original shot is good and its pretty constistent but my coach doesn't like it andhe wants me to start my shot from chest and up and when i do it this way my SHOOTING hand kind of makes it spin or sometimes the shot ends up short

  • Well tex: We can't think of any reason to begin your shot from your chest. If you check out our video on "Set Point" you can see that this makes more sense. The chest as the set point leaves the shot wide open for a block. Short shots result from not enough leg power. The legs represent about 80% of the shooting power. Without it you will be short and usually flat.

  • another question

    When someone passes it to me it takes 4 to 5 seconds before my shot is ready and by then the defender is all over me how can i line my shot up quicker before the defender gets to me?

  • tell sombody from your friends when your practicing to pass u the ball and release it quick...with your shooting form and ull get faster...

  • slay: Why does it take so long to get ready for your shot. We believe that your shot starts before the ball arrive. You should take a short step into the shot as the ball is in the air on catch and shoot. We will be putting up a video soon on this skill.

  • haha over the backboard

  • Yeah, don't be THAT guy!!! ;)

  • these have helped me, would it be okay if sometime soon i send a video to you and see what im doing wrong because i cant figure out

  • clarkie: Get that video to us asap! We will check it out for you and respond.

  • i love yur vids they help me alot but do yall have a video on freethrows??!!

  • cheese: Your free throws can be very much like the strokes you saw on "Interactive Basketball".

  • man, just u guys a have a left hand shooter it would be very easy for me to understand :(

  • xhr: We know this sometimes is a problem, however, visualize the change over. You will get it. Let us know how it goes.

  • i would love it if u made a vid on shot blocking, like where to stand and all that.

    also some tips on spin moves might be helpful.

    i would just like to know wot is the name of chases other channel.

    i have given u five stars and il love to here from you or maybe somemore vids on wot i requested. thank u and GoodBye SHOTSCIENCE, i have subcribed rated and now commented, keep up all of the good work and may god bless you.

  • jom: These are things that are in our file for the future. Stay tuned. BTW, thanks so much for your support and please, "Spread the Word".

  • hey love ure videos .... i got a problem that i kinda use my left hand when i shoot aswell(im a righty) no matter how hard i try i cant loose the left while releasing but when i do its an air ball so you know how ure wrist should be downwards after u release well both my wrists are down ward but still im exactly shooting a chikenwing shot plz help me out

  • janjua: It sounds like your "Assist Hand" is getting in the way. If you go the to video on Assist hand you will understand what the problem is. The fix: Go to the video on "Form Shooting". In this video we shoot from different spots. When we shoot at the block it is done with just the shooting hand, No assist hand! We think that this drill will really help your problem. Hope it goes well for you and lets us know.

  • thank you! this was great! i was always being dominated by my brother

  • 7y: Glad we could help out. Stay tuned and remember, we have 35 videos on our channel to help you.

  • Amazing interactive videos you put together, Thanks a lot

  • Jynx: Thanks so much for your comment. This really helps us to keep going. Stay tuned for more. We have 35 videos on our channel. If you have not seen them please take a look.

  • hey, usually during the match, we tend to get tired when shooting free throws. the ball would eventually hit the front rim or the back. any ways to control the shot?

  • lee: Fatigue dies create a problem for shooting all shots. On the free throws take a little time at the line to catch a quick breath. You have 10 seconds. Secondly, lots of "Form Shooting" practice will help a ton. Video due out on this set of drills in the next couple of days. We are sure this will help your shooting even when tired.

  • im 6.3 200 pounds and play center at my high school i was wondering when you guys are going to show post man moves that i could use in a game btw u guys are great !

  • tall: Thanks for your comment. We are planning post move soon. Stay tuned.

  • Hello Coach ok 2 questions: I'm right handed and shoot right handed but, it seems my form looks and feels better with the left but, I lack power seriously. Also, my right wrist easily get sore and I actually jump better with the left foot forward shooting left, I guess I feel my left jumper can easily be blocked.

    FYI I pretty good at the FT line right handed it automatic always 20 or better shooting 25 shots..

    Thx a lot!! U guys r the best!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • MrH: You are the one. Thanks a lot for your nice words. Stay tuned there's more to come. Remember, "Spread the Word".

  • When is the next vid coming out?

  • Later this week.

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  • So when I shoot I make it usually but sometimes my wrist turns to the left on my follow through and wen it does I usually mis is that the reason

  • Yep! If you click on the option that says "Miss Left," that should give you the answers you're looking for! Let us know

  • when you talk about getting your shot to game speed, how exactly do you go about that? I try to shoot quicker in games but sometimes i get away from my form and it screws up my shot. How do you quicken your shot so you can shoot right in someones face?

  • tscho: When we speak about game speed we are referring to shooting at the speed of the game. We don't mean to shoot faster! We usually practice at a slow comfortable speed, however, when its time to play the game the speed of the game can change our shots as you have found out. Work on your shot as if you were playing in a game. The speed here is different from practice speed. That's what we mean by "Game Speed"

  • i think he means releasing the ball

  • Practice with another person playing defense on you and being in your face. Also have them pass the ball to you and shoot right away.

  • hord: We kind of miss your point here, Try again.

  • Coach, im having problems shooting from the 2 point line and further. i try take free throws but sometimes only 1 or 0 out of five scores. I have tried pointing my index and middle finger to the basket but the ball sometimes finish to the right or left. Please help me ):

  • Lloyd:

    Its really difficult to answer your question without actually seeing what you are doing. It could be that you are pronating or supinating your wrist on the release. Send us a video of good quality and we can analyze it for you. We will wait to see you in action. Give us a look from several angles.

  • so what does the flop look like?

  • We have tons of clips of what it should look like in our videos. One of the best I can think of right off the top of my head is the "Airball" Interactive Guide video.  It should have a slow motion depiction of the "Flop." Just take a look through the videos we've posted and you'll see many examples. Okay?

  • When you do the wrist flop. Is the motion of the flop same as the motion u showed in your 1st video? The index and middle finder must not curl up or something right? Can you explain it to me? thanks

  • Lloyd: The flop is the finish of the wrist follow through that is common to shooting. We teach the "flop" as a finishing element to reduce the amount of spin or rotation of the ball. This in turn creates a soft finish if the ball hits the rim or boards, We will have a video out on this in the near future. The ball that spins fast will have a long rebound as the energy of the spin is expended on contact with the rim. Less energy expended makes for the ball to stay near the basket.

  • I was tired of youtube poop so i searched for youtube basketball.

  • kill: Did you find what you wanted?

  • this is awesome and i love the way you reply to every comment.

  • aj:  We believe that if you take the time to comment or question we owe it to you to respond to all comments. We are about helping you all become better and more effective players. Stay tuned.

  • Hi im having a lil problem ,ok i dont have a follow trough when i relese the ball my hands go down it dosent stay up....any tips?

  • Houston: Not sure exactly what you mean, however, we think that you are dropping your hand and arm at the conclusion of the shooting stroke. One thing that we encourage all of our students is to hold their final arm position in a "MJ" finish. This is, obviously, the Michael Jordan finish and hold that for 2 seconds. Really helps with the finish. Good luck and stay tuned.

  • Thanx man keep up the good work

  • Thanks for your support. Stay tuned in for more to come.

  • how do your enter the ask the coach contest

  • Just provide a question on that video site.

  • I want you guys to be MY coaches! Mine don't know anything...

  • We'd love to be your coaches! Since you don't have much confidence in your coaches, try being your own coach and we'll try and help you as much as we can!

  • Can you do more of these? These make me learn!

  • We'll definitely be doing many more of the interactive videos. So glad you like them and that they are able to help you!

  • This is killer!! Can't wait for your next one. I'm sending this to all my friends!

  • Thanks so much!! We really appreciate you passing it along to your friends!! Let us know how it works for you!

  • Holy crap, this is amzing!! Please more!

  • You got it!! Thanks!!

  • Wow! So awesome!! Will there be more interactive videos? I hope so!

  • Thanks!! Yep, many more interactives!!

  • Amazing job great use of annotations and it really helped my shot of the sides of the rims

  • So glad you liked it and it helped your shot!! Help us by telling your friends about it!! Keep us updated with your progress!

  • this is amazing :) really innovative and helpful not only to beginners but also to more advanced players just trying to get through a shooting slump. Once again you guys have wowed me and helped me alot. keep up the great work:)

  • kvs:

    Thanks for your support. Casey is a very innovative guy. He is the man who makes all this work! Thanks again.

  • thank guys

  • Thanks so much for watching!

  • This is brilliant 5 stars!