Ugly shot, Michael Redd, I'll throw that **** everytime, or meh where's "baller the kid" oh and in need of a mulligan on the side backboard shot sorry for the freeze frame on the fadeaway it just seemed to work <object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/KnyAVcQuXAg&hl=en&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/KnyAVcQuXAg&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object> *edit* wrong forum oh well
That´s like a Jamal Crawford or Ben Gordon stroke. Michael Redd shoots like Rashard Lewis, he brings behind his head and launches halfway with both hands, the rest with one. If you want to copy a jumper, copy Ray Allen´s. He has the best and quickest stroke in the NBA.
First thing I thought of was Luther Head...but then again I haven't watched Head play since he was with the Rockets.
Almeda 24? The release reminds me of Von Wafer, but your off arm flies out more than his. In terms of improvement, I would just suggest you keep your shooting elbow tucked in closer to your body. You can clearly see during the freeze frame that it's bowed out to the left. Otherwise, it looks like you get plenty of lift, and while the location of your guide hand isn't traditional, I think it's fine. I feel that aspect is sometimes given too much attention. It's really all about your shooting hand and your legs.
Your right arm flails about too much to help center the ball in your left palm. I never watched those basketball 101 videos but as someone with the best jumpshot in Houston, I use alot of wrist and very little arm in my release. You'll know it's working when you can knock them down with your eyes closed from different places on the court.
all I know is that you can stroke the J, the pickup game where you an frans 4 prez were going at it was beautiful to watch....
The positive is doing the same motion every time. And as someone else pointed out, you have a nice quick release. The only suggestion I would add is to square your shoulders to the basket (appears you lead with one shoulder).
Your release needs work. You seem to be concerned about releasing at the height of your jump. You jump, hit your apex, then fling. This results in more tension on your arms as you hold them in place and snap them like a rubber band on the release. You are cupping the ball, cocking your arms, and using your right hand to apply pressure. Release the pressure of your right hand and start pumping the ball with your shooting hand as you jump. The off hand is simply to stabilize. There really should be no pressure coming from the off hand onto your shooting hand. A lot of power forward/big man types that have athleticism use this type of release. Since their game is based a lot on muscle/brawn, and they are used to being banged around on post up shots, they have a tendacy to hold the ball a lot tighter, elevate, hang, and then fire. And this type of shooting from guards is typical when they get in the paint and they have to jump over someone or double clutch or fade and release. But when you are working from the perimeter, facing the basket, and going out to the 3 point line to drill shots, the power behind the shot should come all from the legs with no muscling the ball with your arms. I like the basics and you get great elevation. Convert your leg strength into the shot release by concentrating on applying no pressure with your off hand to the basketball.
hey your jumper is pretty sweet. it's an actual jumper for one, where you're jumping and shooting. most people don't have the strength to jump and shoot like that but you seem to have the strength and range for it. secondly it looks like a mix between von wafer and michael redd's form. just clean it up a bit...your right arm looks awkward after you release. try not moving it so much. your jumper looks real nice though. you have good skill though...it seems like you can stop on a dime and shoot, which is hard to do for some people.
