Own your shooting workout. First, watch the video.
Obviously, most of us never had "The Gun" or maybe not even a rebounder. What's your critique?
1. Whenever possible, have a partner. Shooting with a defender nearby changes everything.
2. The shooter's footwork, balance, and rhythm are admirable.
3. Varying shot type and location matter.
4. How many are 'enough'? Remember Dan Pink's advice, "Do five more."
5. I believe in 'interrupted' free throws. Rarely does a shooter take even four consecutively in a game. Take three and intersperse either other shots or a couple of sprints to the sideline and back.
6. Fatigue and pressure degrade performance. Most game shots come under those conditions, so build in 'fatigue' as part of your workout.
7. What's your warmup?
- I've shown Jay Wright's "Get 50" ad nauseam.
- Steph Curry has a different warmup.
- Elden Campbell did something different.
There are a lot of other considerations:
- How many shots do you take off the bounce?
- What about the window? "The bank is always open."
- What about post ups?
- Remember YOUR 'go to' and 'counter' moves.
- Spend a few minutes on your 'closer' (game winner) actions if you have the 'closer' role
- Spend a few minutes on 'emergency' shots... fallaways, off-balance, double-pump shot
Lagniappe.
A message to coaches/trainers…
— Calamity J. McEntire (@coachmcentire) June 19, 2023
Coach the best player at all times.
Coach details.
Coach pace.
Coach footwork.
Coach if this, then that.
Teach awareness.
Teach reads.
Teach discipline.
Teach them how to play w/o the ball in their hands.
Teach the value of conditioning.…
Lagniappe 2. Your idea of hard work is what? It's not at the intensity of elite players.
