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    by Jeff Denny

    After having coached basketball for a number of years at the high school level, I was always disappointed when players arrived at the high school level lacking basic shooting fundamentals. By the time they reach high schoo...read more

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    by Samuel Mancinotti

    There are many different intangibles that makes up the great game of basketball. There is an offense that attempts to make baskets and score points, and also a defense that attempts to stop the offense from scoring points....read more

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    by Erich Heinlein

    When starting to shoot a basketball some things should already be in place. The shooter should be open and in a good spot to take the shot. There shouldn't be any defenders around unless he is underneath the basket and som...read more

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    by Marco Fisher

    Become A Pour Shooter The first step in learning how to shoot a basketball is first know just how determined you are on learning how to shoot a basketball.First, you should get a ball that fits comfortably in your hands...read more

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    by Jeffery Moya

    How to Shoot a Basketball (Complete detail) When playing the game of basketball, you will realize that there are many things that you must practice. From Defense to offense there are millions of skills that you can deve...read more

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    by Karissa Robinson

    If one is aspiring to play basketball it is important to know how to properly shoot a basketball. in order to score points one has to make a basket. Many bad habits are developed when first learning to shoot the basketball...read more

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    by Jessica Nelkie

    There are 3 main types of shots when playing basketball. You have the layup, free throw, and jump shot. 1. When shooting a layup, ideally you want to dribble towards the basket at somewhere between 45-60 degree angle...read more

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    by Cody Ramey

    There are three steps to shooting a basketball correctly. The first step is triple threat, the second step is pulling up for the shot, and the third step is the hand release. All three of these steps, put together, form th...read more

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