increasing range on my JS?

[moeroadkill]

whats the best way i can do this? i have till about 17/18feet and then it just dies if i shoot normally. i can shoot a 3 if i alter my shot by bringing the ball over my head but 99% of the time it misses and feels awkward

should i strengthen my arms? i use only really use my legs to shoot (i never had a coach so i don't know how to properly shoot) other than that i don't know what else really to do

[AboveLegit]

Jump higher when you shoot, and focus on flicking your wrist. Keep your dominant arm at a 90 degree angle while holding the ball, rise up for the shot, jump, and flick your wrist. That's how I learned how to shoot, now I'm a very consistent shooter.

[Jenneral]

Work your legs. Bend them a bit more when shooting. The majority of your shot is from your legs.

[AboveLegit]

The majority of your shot is from your legs.

I disagree, the majority of your shot is from your upper body. I have a kid on my HS Team who barely jumps when he shoots, but because of his upper body strength, he is able to hit jump shots on a consistent basis.

 

People prefer you to jump on your shot, but I don't think you absolutely need to.

[His Greatness]

He barely jumps because there's more leg power at the base. The release is different for everyone, but your jump shot comes from your legs not your upper body.

[Check my Stats]

How old are you? jw.

[The Regime]

Shooting is mostly lower body, you dont need alot of upper body strength just good technique.Get good lift off the floor, keep squared up, and release the ball really smoothly off the tips of your fingers. The way that I increased my range is by getting more lift off the floor. Just practice the technique and you'll be a good shooter in no time.

Edited December 2, 2009 by Confidence

[Jenneral]

I disagree, the majority of your shot is from your upper body. I have a kid on my HS Team who barely jumps when he shoots, but because of his upper body strength, he is able to hit jump shots on a consistent basis.

 

People prefer you to jump on your shot, but I don't think you absolutely need to.

The majority of your shot is definitely not from your upper body. That's the least important aspect of the shot as all your really supposed to be doing is flicking your wrist and the ball forward. Bending at the knees and coming through the shot that way is how you add range. The kid you're talking about doesn't shoot properly and probably doesn't have consistent deep range.

[moeroadkill]

How old are you? jw.

me? 18

well just got back from my shootaround air balled about amillion times but started to hit the rim. few things i picked up. when i shoot i tend to lean in with my right shoulder i think its because i try to get more power or arc on my shot but when i do its generally off. i tend to shoot slower compared to my mid range and not jumping as high helps i dont know if that makes sense but a little hop is more effective

[HornyWetPenguin]

for me its just jumping stronger/higher. but i agree, a jumpshot mostly comes from the legs.

[Celtics3420]

This isn't for everyone, but for me, when im shooting three's i usually have a quicker release for some reason. The quicker the release the further the ball goes. It goes in more often than not for me, although my shooting is streaky. But that comes with the territory of a quick release lol.

 

One question though, do you jump and shoot at the height of your jump or release as you shoot?

[Erick Blasco]

me? 18

well just got back from my shootaround air balled about amillion times but started to hit the rim. few things i picked up. when i shoot i tend to lean in with my right shoulder i think its because i try to get more power or arc on my shot but when i do its generally off. i tend to shoot slower compared to my mid range and not jumping as high helps i dont know if that makes sense but a little hop is more effective

 

Like most people have said, it comes from the legs. Focus on improving your leg strength, bending and pushing harder off your legs, etc. You don't have to jump high, but you have to generate some power from your legs. If you're leaning in slightly (maybe chucking a bit), that's also probably because your arms themselves aren't strong enough either. You can work your arms out, but again, work them in conjunction with your legs.

 

If you feel that it's too heavy, or you aren't strong enough, the best thing I can say, is go work out for a month and stop shooting shots out of your range. If you get into bad habits with your mechanics, they're hard to get out of.

 

Best of luck!

[Poe]

First, use your legs for the power in your shot, not your arms. Your legs are stronger than your arms, plus using too much power with your arms you will start thrusting the ball instead of a normal fluid motion.

 

Second, cokk back your wrist before catching the ball, make sure your hand is underneath the ball when you shoot for better control of your shot, and shoot with your wrist only. Hold your follow through with your shooting hand and keep it aimed toward the rim until the ball goes in for more consistency.

 

Freeze your offhand on the shot and don't let it get in the way of your shooting motion.

 

Another small thing for more accuracy, but don't watch the ball when you shoot. Keep your eyes on the rim. Also remember, aim small - miss small. None of us are machines, we aren't always going to hit our target, but the smaller part of the basket you aim for, the less likely you will miss the inside of the whole basket.

 

And remember, your mind and confidence is key. Every shot you take is a MAKE. Convince yourself that no matter what happened on the previous shot, the next shot will always be in. Just by doing that, you will become a much better shooter.

[moeroadkill]

One question though, do you jump and shoot at the height of your jump or release as you shoot?

well for any other jump shot its at the height of my jump. but for 3's i have to have my legs, arms and release all simultaneously

 

If you feel that it's too heavy, or you aren't strong enough, the best thing I can say, is go work out for a month and stop shooting shots out of your range. If you get into bad habits with your mechanics, they're hard to get out of.

yeah, thats another part of it i dont want it to effect how i shoot. i dont want to pick up any habits that might change the way i shoot

 

just curiously where do u guys look at the rim when u shoot. iv heard the front of the rim from where u are standing but i tend to focus in the middle of the rim. iv tired the front but they always seem to fall short something iv noticed also

[Jenneral]

I agree with Erick, stop shooting all these shots that are out of your range. Slowly work your way deeper. The worst thing you can do is to continually try to force a shot. Eventually your mechanics will be so out of whack you won't be able to hit anything.

[Celtics3420]

well for any other jump shot its at the height of my jump. but for 3's i have to have my legs, arms and release all simultaneously

 

 

just curiously where do u guys look at the rim when u shoot. iv heard the front of the rim from where u are standing but i tend to focus in the middle of the rim. iv tired the front but they always seem to fall short something iv noticed also

 

So you release as you jump when shooting 3's? IMO, like some of the other dudes said, stay within your range. Forcing anything will just mess your game up. Just work on all the other stuff. recommend defense and ball handling. However, if you wanna shoot 3's, keep shooting mid range and slowly taking steps further out as you make them in consistently(Take 100 every 45-50 minutes and see how many you make, you should make a consistent 75% before you take it out further IMO). That's what i did way back when and my 3's are pretty decent. And yes, it does take a LONG time. I am a streaky shooter, but what shooter doesn't have cold streaks? lol.

 

As for your 2nd question, i don't really focus, more or less, i just look at the rim. Most of the time, im looking at the guy guarding me and what my teammates are doing. When i do shoot, it's more like look and shoot right quick lol. Hope i helped

Edited December 3, 2009 by Celtics3420

[moeroadkill]

So you release as you jump when shooting 3's?

yeah,

 

oh, im not just taking like 5 steps back and jacking up shots im slowly taking little steps until it feels comfortable. iv been practicing 3 times a day

wake up, work out arms, push ups and triceps then shoot for a good 30 minutes. after lunch for another 30 and then just before the sun goes down for another 30

i know its soon but i cant already feel the improvement its less of a struggle to shoot the distance, now i gotta work on accuracy

[Sun Tzu]

I tried bending my legs more today and it actually helped my range. I was able to shoot a step normally behind the three point line and now I am able to shoot further.

[kingfish]

I can honestly shoot from like near halfcourt standing straight up and can make a decent amount out of 20 shots. No lie

 

Heres what I would suggest. Shoot from long range the same way you would shoot from regular 3 pt range, mid range and close range are obviously shots where you have to make an adjustment in jump/release etc. But just shoot normally from the longest range possible, if you find yourself still airballing shots, you need to work out your arms. I dont neccesarily agree with it being leg strength, if you play basketball on a consistent basis you should have strong enough legs, I never work out my legs but my legs are very strong just from playing for a lot of years.