What Is The Sound Of One Hand Shooting

Don't get the idea I'm against doin' the stuff just
because I've been emphasizing the mental aspects
of shooting. I just think mental side gets neglected
sometimes so I try to compensate.

You have to take action though, or you'll never have
the results you want. Practice and drills are essential,
but having inner game allows you to produce more
"inspired" action and get more out of your practicing.

So here's one of Hal Wissel's warm-up shooting drills
for you to use. The wise will start every shooting
practice with this:

One-hand shooting is an excellent way to develop
your ability to start and finish a shot with your
shooting hand facing the front of the rim.

This helps eliminate side rotation.

It also fosters lifting the ball to the basket rather
than throwing it.

This drill is particularly beneficial if your off hand
tends to interfere with your shot like mine does. If
for example, you thumb the ball with your non-
shooting hand.

As always keep your shooting elbow in. Some don't
have the flexibility to do that. In that case, first put
your shooting hand facing the front of the rim. Then
move the elbow in as far as your flexibility allows.

Start about six feet from the basket. Your shooting
hand will be between your ear and shoulder. Use your
support hand to place the ball in your shooting hand.

Do not reach for the ball with the shooting hand. That
would cause you to twist the ball on the way up, and
start side spin momentum. Now lower your off hand
to your side.

Balance the ball in your shooting hand with your index
finger at the ball’s midpoint. Check that your forearm
is at a right angle to the floor and that it forms an L
with your upper arm. This position helps you lift the
ball to the basket rather than throw it. Do that lift
and keep your hand extended on the follow thru at
least until the ball reaches the basket.

Count and record the number of shots you make out
of 10. Then after making five consecutive shots step
back a giant step and repeat the process. The further
back you go the more leg drive you'll need to add in.

Hal also has suggestions about using his unique
triggering and correcting keywords, but you'll have to
have seen the DVD's to understand that part of it. If
you're ready to take your shooting to another level
Hal will show you how at:

http://www.deandelker.com/wissel_order.html

Shoot for the Stars,

Dean - The Dean of Shooting Hoops

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