In order to become a great shooter, it is essential for the player to learn and understand the proper mechanics and techniques of shooting.
After all, shooting is the most practiced skill in this game.
It is very necessary to spend a lot of time on shooting drills because you cannot score if you cannot shoot.
It is not very difficult to become a good basketball shooter. Following are certain tips to be kept in mind.
• Proper shooting techniques should be used. To make sure that you do not forget these techniques, remember the word 'BEEF' that stands for 'Balance, Eye, Elbow, Follow-Through'.
These techniques will surely help you while shooting the basketball.
If you fail to use these techniques, you can end up developing some bad habits that, at some point of time, will become the cause of your failure.
Therefore, you ought to get into the habit of using these proper shooting techniques while practicing.
• Always try to keep calm and cool. When you play, all you need to do is relax and concentrate on the basket.
Also, focus on the part of the rim that is closest to you while shooting the basketball. Make sure that you focus on the part of the backboard where you will bank the ball while shooting bank shots and lay-ups.
• Maintain the required balance between shooting too often and not shooting enough. Also, keep a track of your good shots. This will help you to gain confidence.
• Also, maintain a proper balance while shooting the basketball. Balancing front to back and side to side is of utmost importance during all shots.
• Ensure that you follow through on every shot that you take. Follow-through is the only one thing that will help you to analyze the reason due to which they made or missed the shot.
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