Improve Your Basketball Shot With These Three Tips

While some of the best NBA players might have been born with natural talent, there’s no way they became as good as they are overnight. They have spent years perfecting their game in order to make it into the big leagues.

But that doesn’t mean you can’t perfect your basketball shot, too. If you want to make the 3-pointers like Stephen Curry, you’re going to have to stick to the basics for a while. C&C Courts has searched far and wide for the three best tips to get nothing but net with your basketball shots.

1. Always Warm Up First

No professional athlete goes into a big game with cold, static muscles. They warm up first, and that’s what you should do, too. Warm up your different muscle groups for 20-30 seconds to help you get into the groove.

Once your muscles are good and loose, increase your heart rate by doing some quick cardiovascular exercises. Once you feel your blood pumping through your body, you’re ready for the next step.

2. Pay Attention to the Small Details

While Stephen Curry makes shooting a 3-pointer look easy, it’s because he’s practiced the basics many, many times. If you’re just starting out or have some experience, it’s still a good idea to take a step back and focus on the small details. The key is to practice each of these until they feel natural:

• Make sure your grip is spread across the ball properly, which means that your fingers are spread wide enough to balance the ball with one hand.

• Next, keep an eye on your elbow. It should be directly under the ball, and your hand has to line up to the rim for a smooth shot.

• Force is important. Release the ball before you’re at the top of your jump. If you’re shooting correctly, you’ll land in the same spot from where you took off.

• Relax your wrist and point your fingers when shooting the ball. Your fingers should line up with the top of the backboard for a clean shot and follow-through.

Practice these basics over and over until the movements feel completely natural, then you can move on to the next tip.

3. Practice Your B.L.E.S.H.

Frank Allocco Sr is a seasoned coach with 18 seasons under his belt. He created the Excel Basketball Camp and came up with this method of perfecting your shot. His method is called B.L.E.S.H.

As you work your way through B.L.E.S.H., it should help you eliminate any problems you’re having with your shot.

B – Bend your knees. They generate power to get your ball to the hoop– and hopefully through the net.

L –  Lift your legs and arms at the same time, keeping your wrist and elbow at a 90° angle until your extension.

E – Extend your shooting arm up and slightly forward when you leave the ground.

S – Snap your wrist and shoot the ball when you’re at a full extension. The snapping motion creates a backspin, helping the ball land in the net after hitting the backboard.

H – Hold your position after your shot. Your index and middle finger should be in line with the basket.

Practice Your Shot on Your Own Basketball Court

If you want to practice your shot any time you want, C&C Courts can help! We have many ideas for personalized basketball courts that you can build in your backyard.

If you want more information about building your own basketball court, call us today at 414-377-5294 or send us a message on our website. We can’t wait to talk to you!