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  • When I shoot a three-pointer I can barely get the ball to the basket. Any tips?

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Zach Smith
Zach Smith
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When I shoot a three-pointer I can barely get the ball to the basket. Any tips?

I am shorter so one of my only options is to shoot long twos or three-pointers. I don't really have to much muscle on me but I'm working on it. I need some help.

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  • Ryan Flaherty
    Ryan Flaherty
    Answered August 06, 2009
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    Couple great FREE videos at www.youthfitnessmag.com go to yfitTV section

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    1. lol bend your knees then duh dude
      Khloe Bear · August 27, 2009
    2. dude srry but u probably suck at b-ball duh dont hate aprescate
      Khloe Bear · August 27, 2009
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  • Bilal Ahmed
    Bilal Ahmed
    Answered August 06, 2009
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    Try to create power by bending your knees when you shoot. Your legs can help generate power and improve your three-point shooting.

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  • Jerrold Williams
    Jerrold Williams
    Answered August 06, 2009
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    just work at it

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  • Zaquel Cintron
    Zaquel Cintron
    Answered August 07, 2009
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    bend your knees get your form then extend your strong arm and flick your wrist.your arm must be straight in the air elbow snapped.Trust me.

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  • Brian Weinstein
    Brian Weinstein
    Answered August 10, 2009
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    bend your knees!

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  • Tarale Murry
    Tarale Murry
    Answered August 12, 2009
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    First, you must make sure your muscle memory is great. So I'd suggest you start out shooting 100 shots from different angles a few feet from the basket in a chair ( A rebounder would makes this go smoother). Once you have your memory down you should start taking as many shots from different areas anywhere from 8-15 feet. As you get more consistent you can move back a couple feet. Also, your triceps are what give you range, so doing military push-ups, side-tri-rises, tricep extensions, and other tricep workouts will help you with range.

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    1. ill try it.thanks for answering.
      Zach Smith · August 13, 2009
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  • La'Quan Boland
    La'Quan Boland
    Answered August 19, 2009
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    It's all in the technique and fundemetal of shooting a basketball.The same way you shoot an eight-footer,is the same way you shoot a twenty-nine-footer.

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  • Ryan Flaherty
    Ryan Flaherty
    Answered August 21, 2009
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    There is a good shooting video for free at www.youthfitnessmag.com good luck

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  • Evan Koch
    Evan Koch
    Answered August 24, 2009
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    just bend your knees and keep working at it and before u know it u will make three point shots during games and when ever your shoot

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  • James Long
    James Long
    Answered August 24, 2009
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    pass the ball

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  • Chanel Castle
    Chanel Castle
    Answered August 25, 2009
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    focus

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  • Coach Tyrone Ferguson
    Coach Tyrone Ferguson
    Answered August 26, 2009
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    "Pass the ball" - that's funny! It may all be about your aim. Try looking at the back of the rim, and shoot with an arc (like the McDonalds arc). Make sure your arms are extended and not to the side of your head. Try this new technique closer to the rim, and as it gets easier start backing up to the 3pt line. Good luck, and happy shooting.

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  • MALIK BROADY LEEKTHABALLA
    MALIK BROADY LEEKTHABALLA
    Answered August 27, 2009
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    well when u shoot u need to put some energy into your shot and flick your wrist forward.whatever hand u shoot with turn your elbow into towards the arm u dont shoot with and release.GOOD LUCK!!!!!

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  • Akeyvia Richardson
    Akeyvia Richardson
    Answered August 27, 2009
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    when you shoot dont push the ball so hard just ease it out yo hands and shoot but rememba to flick your wrist

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  • Khloe Bear
    Khloe Bear
    Answered August 27, 2009
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    i already did awser dis qeustin up top duh *ladii fresh*

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  • Jon Vinson
    Jon Vinson
    Answered September 01, 2009
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    WHATS UP Z HAVE YOU BEEN WORKING ON YOUR GAME

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  • Gary Jefferson
    Gary Jefferson
    Answered September 02, 2009
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    The problem is "you are trying to shoot outside your current range!" The good advice on this board is to become an expert: develop your accuracy in close and extend the range "only" after mastering that distance. Furthermore, shooting is an art and there is technique involved. Watch this video I made in the park (no warm up). Then download the document regarding shooting. Here's the links. By the way, I am an expert and can shoot with either hand. Practice makes perfect "as long as the practice makes sense."

    P.S. The document gives you all the information you need to be a "great shooter" with practice. Even when you make a shot--it is still possible that your shot/form/technique is/was flawed. The task is to find all the flaws in my technique regardless of how many I make and I make quite a few!

    Video:
    http://www.weplay.com/users/legaldee/pics-photos/3762-Public/41296

    DRF Sports Agency on Weplay (must join to download documents):
    http://www.weplay.com/groups/1069-DRF-Sports-Agency

    Peace...

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  • Brett Kratzer
    Brett Kratzer
    Answered September 02, 2009
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    16 answers and only Gary tried to help this guy. Right on, G!

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    1. Hey! Thanks Brett for the vote of confidence.

      Best regards!
      Gary Jefferson · September 03, 2009
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  • Ramello Colon
    Ramello Colon
    Answered September 02, 2009
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    number one the power is in your legs so step into your shot and bend your knees and the shot is in your wrist and your fingertips so keep on workin at it and once you get it you will be shootin like kobe lol

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