Hey Guys,

Do you have access to any studies done of the efficiency of the bank shot?

Deanna

The best person to contact is Dr. Jerry Krause. Jerry coached for about 100 years and now he is involved mostly in basketball research. If anyone would have research he would.

You can probably reach him through the National Association of Basketball Coaches, http://www.NABC.com.

Deanna,


I have no studies on the efficiency of the bank shot. BUT, from personal experience and with all the instruction we provide, I beleive there is a LARGER MARGIN OF ERROR with bank shots than shots not using the board. Here is my thinking:

There are several places on the BOX that can be hit and allow the ball to still go in. Depending upon the shooter's touch, sometimes the box does not need to be hit at all. Of course the corner of the box is the ideal target. But the ball can hit a little higher or lower on the box and still go in.


Additionally, we work with post players and perimeter players alike to use the glass whenevr possible. Any time a post player is within 4 to 6 feet of the hoop (except on the baseline sides of course), the board should be used. Even when directly in front of the hoop. Less touch and feel is required, a player can actually shoot the ball pretty hard and make ths shot off the glass.

Also, I believe it is easier for the offensive team to rebound off the glass. There is that split second of additional time and the carom is often easier to see and time than a shot off the rim.


I have no scientific analysis to back this up. If any is availabale, I would love to see it.

Coach Jim,

Great advice..... we pretty much explained it to our players this way also...

"Additionally, we work with post players and perimeter players alike to use the glass whenevr possible. Any time a post player is within 4 to 6 feet of the hoop (except on the baseline sides of course), the board should be used. Even when directly in front of the hoop. Less touch and feel is required, a player can actually shoot the ball pretty hard and make ths shot off the glass."

That short shot that everyone thinks is so easy can be the most difficult one because it requires a certain amount of "touch." So we sold our players about using the glass with the closer shots by telling them that they wouldn't have to adjust their shots - just shoot the way you normally do. Of course its always good when they see success - they tend to have more faith in you.

Can I ask you why you are looking into this particular phase of the game?


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Thanks.

You might try looking at this site:

Basketball-Statistics.com » 2009 » August

It has a ton of statistics.