I've read that you can look at the back of the rim, the front of the rim or watch the ball rotate. When I shoot, I look at the ring and watch the ball as I release it, is this ok?
2007-01-26 17:05:42 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Basketball
look @ the front of the rim (dead center).
2007-01-26 17:14:33 · answer #1 · answered by EARNEYW 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't ever look at the ball. That is the worst thing you can do.
Just look at the whole basket.. not anything in particular. But keep your focus on the back of the rim if you have to stare at something.
Make sure you are square with the basket. If you are right handed, put your right foot slightly foreward. Bend your knees slightly. Bring the ball up towards your eye brows holding the ball with your FINGERS.. not your palm.. never do that. Make sure you can see light comming through between your palm and the ball. Jump STRAIGHT up as you start your shooting motion. Let the ball rotate off of your fingers as you bend your wrist. Keep concentrating on the basket even after you let it go. When you land, hop up and down a couple times to get the rythm down in a smooth motion right after you land. Your fingers should be spread apart when you bend your wrist.
The most important part of shooting is BALANCE. Let it flow and be balanced.
2007-01-27 02:37:58 · answer #2 · answered by BMD 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look at the back inner circle of the rim and picture the ball going in. Works for me
2007-01-27 01:37:05 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Do NOT watch the ball in flight. That is like looking at your hands when you type. Trust that they are doing what is right. Watching the ball in flight will mess with your concentration. Just see the rim intently and visualize a swish.
2007-01-27 10:19:45 · answer #4 · answered by Bob T 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
im not a naturally gifted basketball shooter. wasnt a 2 guard, i was a 3 before i got into coaching, so all i can tell you is the technique i teach.
I recommend shooting toward the back of the rim and i look inside the back edge when shooting. reason is the visual input from the eye to the brain allows to extend the shooters arc, and if it rebounds it comes forward from the rim
2007-01-27 01:13:34 · answer #5 · answered by JBC 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keep your eye on whole the basket if you focus on the rim or and area of the backboard you will probably hit that rather than putting the ball through the hoop.
2007-01-27 04:14:33 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just do how it comes natural to you. As long as you feel comfortable with your shot, you can look at the front, the back, hell, even the chick in the crowd. If you feel good about your shot, have yourself squared up and know you have it, you will be fine.
I personally can shoot with my eyes closed (not literally). I feel with my hands my release. If I know it was good, I don't bother to look, I head back to defense. However, if I felt it come out wrong or I rushed it, I'll run and follow it up for a rebound.
2007-01-27 02:00:16 · answer #7 · answered by jdudecrazy13 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's going in, keep it up. If it's usually short, look at the back of the rim. If it's usually long, look at the front.
2007-01-27 01:10:08 · answer #8 · answered by Larry H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I watch the back of the rim. You can do whatever you want though as long as it's working.
2007-01-27 11:29:20 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I look at the front of the rim.
2007-01-27 01:09:33 · answer #10 · answered by Stacy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i look at the bk end of the rim..... if u have the perfect release then u might get what is so called as the shooters roll...
2007-01-27 04:58:07 · answer #11 · answered by nishant .v 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋