Where should i place the ball before I shoot. should the ball be in front of me or to my right side?

Take one dribble and bring the ball up - that is about where it should be... elbow under the ball - the ball will be along side of your shooting hand eye and as you bring it up - your elbow will be along side your ear/eye as you release it.

Look up BEEF on the net and you should find some good shooters there too....

http://www.breakthroughbasketball.com/fundamentals/shooting.html#PlayerTips

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=euY_hdJc4nM&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P2ZU095XDqM&feature=related