Top Modern Basketball Shooting Technique

Have you ever got caught up doing something for what you thought might have been an hour, only to have looked up at the clock and noticed that 3 or 4 hours had actually passed? If you have, then either you were so focused on or you actually loved the job or activity, enough so, that time was not a factor. When you implement my first basketball shooting technique here, proper shooting form, and then the other 3 shooting techniques in my website, you will be drawn into a fascination for improvement, where there will not seem to be enough hours in a day to practice and perfect your basketball shot. If you are passionate about basketball and the basketball shot, these techniques will increase your passion and leaving the gym will become that much more difficult. These techniques are simple and absolutely amazing! I can't stress enough on their effectiveness. The zeal for your shot will develop into a magnetic attraction for shooting, where nothing else will seem to matter except the beauty of your shot.

Read on to understand the beauty, ease and simplicity of the technique I introduce here and then the other 3 in my website, especially my favorite, shot timing, which I'm sure you will enjoy.

To understand the basics of proper form, or the basic traditional shot, I will give a simple, detailed, step by step process that explains the traditional method of shooting a basketball, then show a few adjustments that can be made to modernize the shot. Take a few minutes here to understand and go through this simple process.

Basketball in the Summer - Safety Tips

Basketball is one of the most enjoyed sports in the world. This is true, especially when it is summer. Basketball players tend to forget the summer heat and the sweat of their body because of the fun and excitement basketball gives them. However, basketball is a contact sport that makes players prone to injuries. The injuries are commonly caused by falls, awkward landings, being hit by the ball, and abrupt changes of direction while running. The ankles, hands, and knees are the spots where the injuries are most common. To prevent those injuries, here are some basketball in the summer safety tips.

Avoid Overusing Your Body Parts 

One the most disregarded basketball in the summer safety tips that most players often forget is avoiding overusing their body parts. Your body parts have their own set of limitations. In the event that you tend to overstress your body parts a lot, especially the knees and ankles, injuries might happen. One injury that most common players get from basketball is the Jumper's Knee. This injury will cause pain to the area just below the knee. This is worsened if the player still plays even if he feels the initial pain below the knee.

Avoid Awkward Body Collisions as Much as Possible 

Although this is difficult to do, it is best to avoid those awkward collisions especially when running. The most common injuries that an awkward body collision gives to players are head concussions, ankle sprains, broken wrists, and jammed fingers. You would not want to get any of those injuries. So make an effort to prevent this from happening.

Following Daddy's Footsteps

If any of the names below sound familiar, it's because they are offsprings of former pro players who made their names in the basketball scene during their heydays.

Jeron and Jeric Teng, DLSU and UST

Jeric, the former UAAP Rookie of the Year, will be playing in his fourth season for the UST Growling Tigers. With his ability to handle the ball and shoot from long range, he remains a solid prospect for the pros.

Meanwhile, his younger brother Jeron made headlines last year when he scored 104 points in a high school game against Grace Christian High School in the Tiong Lian Tournament.

Although he had the opportunity to refine his game playing for the RP Youth Team, it remains to be seen if he can continue to become a dominant force in the more competitive UAAP Tournament.

Jump Higher In Basketball And Dunk

The popular notion attached with the skill of a basketball player being "good" is determined by whether or not the player is able to take that quintessential "dunk". For many though, if dunking the basketball is little bit of a challenge, it becomes essential to be able to improve their vertical jump so with the sole intention of making their game better and gradually accelerating expertise. Every player has a unique way of reaching out to the available goal height and simultaneously maintaining the precision of their shots. The jump in basketball, is also essential because it is contingent on the overall strength of the body which help the player build both speciality moves and customise their styles to suit the game.

A vertical jump is in many ways an assessment of your strength. Moreover, it is an analysis of how well you use that strength. All the stamina building can become really redundant if it is not put to actual use and declared contingent for a good game from a good team. The jump is a measure of a player's reflexes, agility, dexterity and general speed in the game of basketball.

The length of a vertical jump can be measured by first marking your height in a regular standing position with the feet set firm on the ground. This should be accompanied with a complete stretching of the arms and marking the resulting point. The next step is to take that leap and mark the point of elevation as you jump. The length of the vertical jump is in fact the different between the higher point and the lower point.

How to Become a Better Basketball Player

Basketball, one of the most physically demanding sports, with a 94 feet by 50 feet court, with 5 players a side, playing 4 quarters (12 minutes each), requires a lot of strength, stamina and fitness and also the right technique and practice drills to perfect the skill set.

The most important aspect of learning how to play the sport, like any other sport is practice, and also the fact that "practice doesn't make perfect, perfect practice makes perfect." Analyzing your game, shooting with the correct technique, perfecting the art of lay-ups, improving ball control, passing the ball at various heights, etc. All these skills can be developed and perfected only by practicing, practicing repeatedly.

To start with one needs to get the basics and the fundamentals right. Dribbling, is the most elementary skill in basketball and a player must be able to attain a high degree of proficiency which involves dribbling the ball. To have control over the ball is the primary requirement for the game. This is also known as ball handling ability.