In this section Devin has broken down the basic skills you need to become a confident and effective basketball player into six categories. Shooting, Passing, Dribbling, Defense, Triple Threat, and Finishing. In each category, Devin will walk you through what it takes to master each of these skills and add them to your game.
Introducing "Shooting 101!" In this mini series Devin will walk you through the basics to shooting the basketball consistently, as well as some of the smaller details and tricks that he has picked up through the years!
A jumpshot is like a fingerprint, everyone's is different, but there are some basics that every great shooter has to have. Devin walks through the basics of a great shooting form, starting from the ground up...literally.
The hands are on of the most important parts of a jumpshot. You can be doing everything else right, but if your hand placement and positioning aren't consistent, then you won't be either. Devin walks through the fundamentals of shooting, then gives some tips on what works best for him!
One and Two Motion shooters dominate the NBA today, but when it comes to your own shot, it's whatever works best. Devin goes through why he prefers and teaches Two Motion shooting.
Just like everything you do, the key to getting a great and consistent jumpshot is repetition. Devin walks though the best way to tune your jumpshot and change your bad habits for the future.
Keeping your guide hand in the right position is very important to shooting the basketball consistently, but just like your jump shot everyone does it a little different. Devin goes over what works best for him, and the basics of the guide hand!
Rotation on the ball, through flicking your wrist is a key decider on how much touch the ball has when it comes off the rim. There can't be too much, and there can't be too little. Devin shows us the best way gain a good touch around the basket and add some arc to your shot!
Developing a stronger wrist through reps helps to extend your range and give the ball a softer touch around the rim. Devin walks through how to strengthen the wrist and add more arc to your shots, both around the rim and beyond the arc!
Like we have said before, balance, and repetition are two of the most important progression steps to becoming a great shooter. Devin shows one of the crucial steps in the process that he has used to train record breaking shooters!
Having flexible hands and wrists is just like any other flexibility in the body. It will help safe guard from injury as well as give you better range of motion in your fingers and wrists.
Loading the basketball correctly is important to keeping your shot centered and having good rotation
Keeping your shot centered and loading the ball in the same spot each time is a key to consistency.
Stepping into your shot requires balance but gives you the ability to hit a shot on the run.
Now we're putting in the reps, but make sure you do all the little things and elevate on your shot.
Having a good timing on your release is key to getting the best elevation and arc on your shot.
Duncan Robinson is great at getting his shot up fast and has exceptional footwork.
Here's an easy to do, 2 minute shooting drill that will test your consistency as a shooter.
Here's a shooting drill to focus on. We're getting up a lot of reps so take a break if you need it!
This drill tests both your shooting consistency as well as your mental toughness.
This drill forces you to get low and rise up on your jumpshot to not waste dribbles.
