(02-02-2014 02:32 PM)Herff Tiger Wrote:  I meant to post this before the SMU game, so this comment is not based on the shots he missed yesterday. I couldn't see anyway b/c the stream wasn't working.

That hook shot Dom has looks to me like it's too flat. Granted, I'm not seeing it in person. If he would get a little arc on it, more would go in. I know that would bring more "touch" into it, and maybe he wants to avoid that, but shooting it that flat makes it have to be very precise to go through the hoop. Maybe he should use the backboard if he wants to keep it that flat.

Actually, I would try teaching the bigs to go off glass on their free throws, too, but what do I know, I'm just an internet loudmouth.

Another free throw thing I would try, if I were "coach for a day", would be to move closer, maybe even to 10 feet, and shoot 'til there's no doubt it's going in (or very little doubt). Then move back a little and repeat, then move back to the FT line. At farther distances, accept more misses. Maybe start at 8 feet if required to get a get a very high percentage of makes.

(02-02-2014 02:54 PM)TigerBo Wrote:  

(02-02-2014 02:32 PM)Herff Tiger Wrote:  I meant to post this before the SMU game, so this comment is not based on the shots he missed yesterday. I couldn't see anyway b/c the stream wasn't working.

That hook shot Dom has looks to me like it's too flat. Granted, I'm not seeing it in person. If he would get a little arc on it, more would go in. I know that would bring more "touch" into it, and maybe he wants to avoid that, but shooting it that flat makes it have to be very precise to go through the hoop. Maybe he should use the backboard if he wants to keep it that flat.

Actually, I would try teaching the bigs to go off glass on their free throws, too, but what do I know, I'm just an internet loudmouth.

Another free throw thing I would try, if I were "coach for a day", would be to move closer, maybe even to 10 feet, and shoot 'til there's no doubt it's going in (or very little doubt). Then move back a little and repeat, then move back to the FT line. At farther distances, accept more misses. Maybe start at 8 feet if required to get a get a very high percentage of makes.

Also re Dom; If we aren't posting up Dom and getting him the ball on the block, then his strength isn't being utilized. When he gets someone on his hip is when he can be productive.. not in an up and down type game.

(02-02-2014 02:47 PM)Tgrrfan Wrote:  The best exercise for free throw shooting, besides repetition, is to shoot over and over and only try to hit the front of the rim. The purpose of this exercise is to show your brain a physical spot to hit with the ball - much like a baseball pitcher hitting a catcher's mitt. As you shoot, your brain will adjust the shot to just get it over the rim, still eyeing the rim. The reason basketball is so difficult is because your brain is constantly telling you to "just miss" the rim and aim for a space.

This is also the theory behind using the backboard, a lost art. Players are now shooting layups without using the backboard, which statistically reduces the opportunity to make shots.

(02-02-2014 02:57 PM)BIGDTiger Wrote:  

(02-02-2014 02:47 PM)Tgrrfan Wrote:  The best exercise for free throw shooting, besides repetition, is to shoot over and over and only try to hit the front of the rim. The purpose of this exercise is to show your brain a physical spot to hit with the ball - much like a baseball pitcher hitting a catcher's mitt. As you shoot, your brain will adjust the shot to just get it over the rim, still eyeing the rim. The reason basketball is so difficult is because your brain is constantly telling you to "just miss" the rim and aim for a space.

This is also the theory behind using the backboard, a lost art. Players are now shooting layups without using the backboard, which statistically reduces the opportunity to make shots.

I once hit 87 in a row using what you've explained. Granted it was in a gym with only the team watching. I also once won a free throw contest at a small state fair...my claim to glory!

(02-02-2014 02:36 PM)NigelTufnel Wrote:  Bank shot free throws ... only by accident.

(02-02-2014 02:47 PM)Tgrrfan Wrote:  The best exercise for free throw shooting, besides repetition, is to shoot over and over and only try to hit the front of the rim. The purpose of this exercise is to show your brain a physical spot to hit with the ball - much like a baseball pitcher hitting a catcher's mitt. As you shoot, your brain will adjust the shot to just get it over the rim, still eyeing the rim. The reason basketball is so difficult is because your brain is constantly telling you to "just miss" the rim and aim for a space.

This is also the theory behind using the backboard, a lost art. Players are now shooting layups without using the backboard, which statistically reduces the opportunity to make shots.

(02-02-2014 03:01 PM)Herff Tiger Wrote:  

(02-02-2014 02:36 PM)NigelTufnel Wrote:  Bank shot free throws ... only by accident.

Bigs generally don't have delicate shooting touch, and I think it's easier to hit the square you're looking straight at, with a little backspin, than to arc one in, especially when you're so tall and shooting a much flatter trajectory.

(02-02-2014 03:00 PM)Brother Bluto Wrote:  

(02-02-2014 02:57 PM)BIGDTiger Wrote:  

(02-02-2014 02:47 PM)Tgrrfan Wrote:  The best exercise for free throw shooting, besides repetition, is to shoot over and over and only try to hit the front of the rim. The purpose of this exercise is to show your brain a physical spot to hit with the ball - much like a baseball pitcher hitting a catcher's mitt. As you shoot, your brain will adjust the shot to just get it over the rim, still eyeing the rim. The reason basketball is so difficult is because your brain is constantly telling you to "just miss" the rim and aim for a space.

This is also the theory behind using the backboard, a lost art. Players are now shooting layups without using the backboard, which statistically reduces the opportunity to make shots.

I once hit 87 in a row using what you've explained. Granted it was in a gym with only the team watching. I also once won a free throw contest at a small state fair...my claim to glory!

Nobody will try the Rick Barry style.

(02-03-2014 02:50 PM)Tiger46 Wrote:  

(02-02-2014 03:00 PM)Brother Bluto Wrote:  

(02-02-2014 02:57 PM)BIGDTiger Wrote:  

(02-02-2014 02:47 PM)Tgrrfan Wrote:  The best exercise for free throw shooting, besides repetition, is to shoot over and over and only try to hit the front of the rim. The purpose of this exercise is to show your brain a physical spot to hit with the ball - much like a baseball pitcher hitting a catcher's mitt. As you shoot, your brain will adjust the shot to just get it over the rim, still eyeing the rim. The reason basketball is so difficult is because your brain is constantly telling you to "just miss" the rim and aim for a space.

This is also the theory behind using the backboard, a lost art. Players are now shooting layups without using the backboard, which statistically reduces the opportunity to make shots.

I once hit 87 in a row using what you've explained. Granted it was in a gym with only the team watching. I also once won a free throw contest at a small state fair...my claim to glory!

Nobody will try the Rick Barry style.

Only you and I remember that

(02-03-2014 04:14 PM)mairving Wrote:  

(02-03-2014 02:50 PM)Tiger46 Wrote:  

(02-02-2014 03:00 PM)Brother Bluto Wrote:  

(02-02-2014 02:57 PM)BIGDTiger Wrote:  

(02-02-2014 02:47 PM)Tgrrfan Wrote:  The best exercise for free throw shooting, besides repetition, is to shoot over and over and only try to hit the front of the rim. The purpose of this exercise is to show your brain a physical spot to hit with the ball - much like a baseball pitcher hitting a catcher's mitt. As you shoot, your brain will adjust the shot to just get it over the rim, still eyeing the rim. The reason basketball is so difficult is because your brain is constantly telling you to "just miss" the rim and aim for a space.

This is also the theory behind using the backboard, a lost art. Players are now shooting layups without using the backboard, which statistically reduces the opportunity to make shots.

I once hit 87 in a row using what you've explained. Granted it was in a gym with only the team watching. I also once won a free throw contest at a small state fair...my claim to glory!

Nobody will try the Rick Barry style.

Only you and I remember that

Funny how it worked for Rick Barry but it didn't when Wilt tried it.

(02-03-2014 05:41 PM)Tiger46 Wrote:  

(02-03-2014 04:14 PM)mairving Wrote:  

(02-03-2014 02:50 PM)Tiger46 Wrote:  

(02-02-2014 03:00 PM)Brother Bluto Wrote:  

(02-02-2014 02:57 PM)BIGDTiger Wrote:  I once hit 87 in a row using what you've explained. Granted it was in a gym with only the team watching. I also once won a free throw contest at a small state fair...my claim to glory!

Nobody will try the Rick Barry style.

Only you and I remember that

Funny how it worked for Rick Barry but it didn't when Wilt tried it.

Barry was a shooter.