You previously learnt how to work on your shooting in the article Tips to Improve Your Shot By Ben Knight, but this article focuses on the free-throw technique. A free throw occurs when a player from the opposing team fouls you when you are in the act of shooting a goal. As basketball is a close contact sport, meaning this can occur multiple times in one game. So it’s important to learn how to shoot the perfect free throw when the time comes. 1. Stance Position Stand in the m

Read our quick tips on how to improve your shooting, dribbling and passing technique! Shooting – When practicing by yourself, start in close to the basket, right in front of the hoop. Shoot at least 25 shots from four feet and in, without moving. Take your time and slow down each shot. Think about the correct form (ball resting in the hand, non-shooting hand, arm position, etc.) before each shot. Take your time! Hold and exaggerate your follow through on every shot. Only then

Shooting is an extremely important fundamental basketball skill of the game and it requires a great set of mechanics and the ability to focus day in and day out on getting better. Without developing proper shooting mechanics, it is possible you will shoot a lower percentage and have many of your shots blocked by opposing players (not fun). At basketball camp, we go over many different drills to help you improve your shot but here are a few tips to get you started: Make sure t

Basketball is one of the fastest-paced sports in the world. Players need to be in tip-top shape and able to run an entire game to keep up with the rest. Top players know that you need to be well-conditioned, but what really sets them apart from the rest is their speed and agility. It is important to understand the difference between speed and agility. Speed is simply how fast you can move in any direction. You can point out how fast a player is when they blow by defenders. Le