How to Drain More Shots

The ability to shoot well is a phenomenal skill. It allows
players to score more points, stretch the defense, and become real
threats on the floor.

Imagine the sweet sound of "swish" with a defender's hand in your
face...Imagine players putting up 15, 20 points a game night in and
night out...

If players learn how to shoot well consistently, this dream can
become a reality.

The thing that separates the Elite shooters from the bad shooters
is emphasis on the basics...

Basic shooting mechanics, when practiced over and over, are the
best way to improve a shot.

Unfortunately, many players don't focus on the basics. They might
go to the gym to "work on their shot", but what does that really
mean? How do you properly "work" on your shot?

The answer lies in focusing on the basics, trying to perfect the
technique first, and then worry about hitting shots later.

While perfecting technique, players probably won't hit a lot of
shots in practice. This is because perfecting technique requires
changing form and mechanics, which is not going to be easy at first.

So what is proper shooting form?

It all starts with BEEF, which you've probably heard about before.
Sometimes, it helps to go back and freshen up on the basics,
because we all tend to forget.

BEEF stands for:

Balance
Eyes
Elbows
Follow-Through

- Balance: This means your feet shoulder-width apart, in a
comfortable position, knees slightly bent. Proper balance is the
1st step to shooting well. A lot of players, due to their lack of
balance, miss a lot of shots. Learn how to get in a comfortable,
balanced position in which you feel firmly grounded.

- Eyes: You must keep your eyes focused on the rim when you decide
to take a shot. Don't be distracted by your defender or anything
else. Keep your eyes firmly glued on the rim from the moment you
decide to take the shot to the moment the ball releases off your
finger tips. In other words, concentrate and focus on the shot and
tune everything else out.

- Elbows: Keep your shooting elbow straight, aligned vertically in
a straight line. Basically, your shooting elbow should be inline
with basket, not off to the side. Your elbow needs to be as
straight as possible.

- Follow-Through: This means snapping your wrist and bringing your
hand and elbow forward until it is perpendicular to the floor. In
other words, let your arm move as far down as possible after
releasing your shot. Snapping your wrists helps to add a backspin
to your shot, which is important to create that "soft shooter's
touch".
So learn it,teach it and stick to it.