What is the recommended shooting style for shooting 3 pointers.?

Question

PS: I am 11, so no hard techniques. Techniques that help me follow through but doesn't involve releaseing ball over head!

Answer 1

try ray allen

Answer 2

Contrary to what you've been told, there are some things that you should adopt into your shooting form to be good at making 3s. The chief problem is the distance you are away from the basket. So you must get the ball there for it to have a chance to go in. The ONLY way to do this is to make maximum use of your legs. The legs contain some of the strongest muscles in the body and are the easiest to control. So you must concentrate on bending your knees and getting your butt down.

The interesting thing is that if you don't use enough legs, your brain will recognize that during the shot. So the body will compensate by overusing the shoulders and arms. These muscles are not easy to control and often the shot is yanked off line or left short.

I once worked with a guard who was an above average 3s shooter. He went into a slump in mid-season. He came to me for help. I tried an experiment. I put him in the corner behind the arc since that is the easiest '3'. I had him hold the ball in the set position and get into a catcher's crouch. He looked at me like I was nuts. I told him I just wanted to see what he would do. His first shot hit the top of the backboard. The second hit the side of the board. The 3rd hit the rim barely and fell straight down. He again looked at me and I told him to keep going. The next shot went in. Then he shot 8 more before he stopped to talk to me. He had made all 8 (9 in a row). He said, "you don't want me to shoot like that in games." I said, "Of course not. I was just showing you how important the legs are in all shots but especially the 3s." I said to him, Was there anything about the 9 you made that you noticed ?" He didn't know what I meant. I told him that all 9 had gone in dead-center (without touching the rim). He was flabbergasted. He finished his high school career as one of the best shooters in the city (major). He is now playing D-1 basketball.

Answer 3

There are no particular shooting styles that guarantee good shooting touch especially from 3-point range. People like Reggie Miller and Shawn Marion have unorthodox shooting styles but they're deadly 3-point shooters. Just go and shoot in a way that's comfortable for you. Just remember to square up to the basket with feet firmly planted and knees bent. If you're a jumpshooter, release the ball at the top of your jump, and don't forget to follow through.

Answer 4

There's really no such thing as a shooting technique or style that would make you a good shooter. It's just a matter of shooting the ball in a way that you're comfortable with. Then practice it more. That's how you get better.

Other players shoot differently because that's their shot and they're comfortable with it. Find your own shot that you're comortable with. That's all.

Answer 5

like a lot of ppl have said, there is no set shooting style, jus certain fundamental points that may help. an example is spinning the ball on the follow through, almost every type of shot has this but again, if seen some that dont and they still have a consistent 3 pt shot. so there is no set type. for me, i mostly play as a 3pt shooting and spot up shooting role player (bc my playmaking and slashing arent as refined) and i shoot with my right forearm at nearly a 90 degree angle to my upper arm and i flick my wrist, letting the ball roll out of my fingers (with a focus on my middle finger) at the follow through. my left hand is there to keep the ball in place. thats just me though. i think you should experiment with different shots that you see from friends and the nba. after all, points are points...it doesnt matter how you get them.

on a sidenote, reggie miller's shot came abt bc he had to shoot over his sister (wnba player cheryl miller) growing up so he had to develop a shot that would avoid her block. also, leandro barbosa shoots with two hands while still having one of the most accurate and consistent 3pt shots.

Answer 6

since your 11, im thinking your not as strong.
So as soon as you jump, maybe 1 sec off your feet you shoot the ball. That way, you can shoot far and atleast hit the basket.
i wouldnt worry about follow thru unless you have a good feeling about the shot, instead get ready to rebound your miss.
And for the techniques, thats something you'll have to practice over and over to create.

Answer 7

I am a good 3-point shooter ( well I shoot good anywhere ) and i release the ball rolling it off my middle finger and ring finger. Try to make your wrist snap 90 degrees lining up with your elbow. It works for me, but it might or might not work for you.

Answer 8

I would suggest that you shoot 3's the way you shoot 2 pointers but with more power

Answer 9

I'm 11 too,im short for my age so its actually harder for me,but what i do is that i bend my knee's as much as needed,that helps because then you dont have to put that much force form your arms and then i release from near my right shoulder.