i am 15 years old and play basketball for my school team. i am good in taking shots from inside the 3 point line. but, i cant shoot very well from outside during a game
2007-01-31 03:17:27 · 7 answers · asked by DRk 1 in Sports ➔ Basketball
The way to increase range is to know the limits of your range first. Your range is the distance at which you can make 6 of 10 without being rushed or guarded. If you can do that from 15 feet, move only to 18 feet away. When you have that, then move behind the arc. You must earn your way back, three feet at a time.
The other definition of being out of range is when you change your shooting form to get the ball there. So in moving back a distance, you must make sure that you maintain good shooting form.
2007-01-31 03:30:31 · answer #1 · answered by Bob T 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need to practice your form first. start about three steps from the basket and shoot it with only with your shooting hand, leave your guide hand at your side. once you've made a few in a row, step back three steps. keep going and moving towards the free-throw line. doing this with one hand to get your shooting form down, but make sure you shoot it the same way every time!! strength is another question. if you're small it's probably hard for you to consistantly get the ball to the hoop from behind the arc. it's really important to use your legs. you don't have to get too high, just make sure everything you do feels comfortable. you might want to lift weights more often to improve your upper body strength too so your legs don't have to do all of the work. and remember there's no right way to shoot as long as you get the ball in the hoop and you're comfortable doing it.
2007-01-31 12:30:04 · answer #2 · answered by j rock 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bob T is right. As a fellow coach I would add:
Increasing range on your shot while maintaining good form involves using your legs better. Shooting on the way up when you jump will help you get more distance on your shot. Now some coaches will tell you to jump higher on a jump shot, but this is misleading. Jumping higher will help you get a shot off over a defender, but it will not help with range unless you release on the way up. Good luck.
2007-01-31 12:13:44 · answer #3 · answered by mmilner_24 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Another helpful tip is away from the court and in the weight room. Leg exercises and shoulder presses get you stronger over time so eventually you can still bury those J's late in the fourth quarter.
2007-01-31 12:20:29 · answer #4 · answered by redman1834 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, i'm very very very good at 3 point line and yeah they are right you should just practice and when your very good at it then practice practice practice with someone on you
2007-01-31 15:45:45 · answer #5 · answered by BRANDON!!! 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
work out your legs thats where it is. and practice and then practice more . forget about all the other crap people will tell u its all in the legs and practice!
2007-01-31 14:41:54 · answer #6 · answered by THE 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
practice practice practice
2007-01-31 11:42:58 · answer #7 · answered by mburgbballa2133 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋