During a scrimmage or a game,when i shoot, it feels a little different from when i shoot normally by my self. Also, I always forget to keep my eyes on the rim and even though I'm wide open to shoot sometimes, i loose all my focus on taking my shot. How can i fix that?

Think of this as a baseball player... who has to watch the ball to hit it.... you have to keep your eye on the target IF you are going to make any shots.
It seems like you are losing focus... maybe a little nervous... this is a game... have fun and things will get easier for you.

I got the following from Randy Brown:


1. Good Shooters spend time each day on proper shooting technique. Good Shooters use a chair to "form shoot" for 10 minutes before taking their first shot at the basket.
Poor Shooters spend time on their shooting technique when they "have time." Poor Shooters grab a ball and go the the three point line to begin launching shots.

2. Good Shooters work on moving without the ball and "prepare" the shoot the ball before ever catching it.
Poor Shooters watch for the ball to be passed to them, then think about getting a shot off.

3. Good Shooters start close to the basket and make 5 straight before moving back.
Poor shooters shoot from all areas of the floor "hoping to make it."

4. Good Shooters study other good shooters and follow their habits
Poor Shooters shoot the ball the same way without any help from others.

5. Good Shooters study the path of the ball and where the ball hits the rim. They make adjustments based on where the ball hits the rim; long/short, right/ left.
Poor Shooters judge their shooting accuracy solely on whether the ball goes in or not.

6. Good Shooters square up to the basket before shooing, called "Ten Toes."
Poor Shooters are not concerned with alignment they just want to quickly get their shot off.

7. Good Shooters shoot from an athletic position known as Triple Threat position. One quick movement from triple threat produces a solid shot.
Poor Shooters catch the ball in an upright position then take time to bend their knees before shooting. Poor Shooters do not play in triple threat.

8. Good Shooters use their whole body to shoot the shot. They know that their LEGS make shots with good form.
Poor shooters shoot the ball with their upper body only and throw the ball at the basket instead of shooting it.

9. Good Shooters follow through consistently by "throwing their hand into the basket."
Poor Shooters are inconsistent in their follow through resulting in inconsistent results.

10. Good Shooters understand the importance of BALANCE before, during and after the shot! The feet are always under their head.
Poor Shooters shoot off balance from all different kinds of angles. Their feet are rarely under their head.


How many of these describe YOU as a shooter?

Your goal is to accomplish all 10 of the "Good Shooter" characteristics as you grow and develop as a basketball player.

What is your score out of 10 and how badly do you want to be a Good Shooter?
(See #1)

Good luck,
Ken

thanks for your reply it helped a lot and what does this mean:

Good Shooters use a chair to "form shoot" ?

I never did that with my players but I imagine it means to sit down and work on your form.

i do that sometimes while sitting on the couch and look in the mirror practicing on my form

I like the idea of standing by a wall and shooting with one hand better... but that is just my opinion.

Ken

its hard for me to do it like that, but do we do it like that?

i mean how do i do a one handed shot. The ball always slips out of my hand when i try to do that

Try this...

One dribble... bring it up to the shooting position with one hand.. that forces you to have your hand under the ball and your elbow under also.

Then bring the ball up and shoot against the wall and HOLD your follow through.

Try this and let me know how that goes.

Ken

thanks, it works, and so basically when doing shooting should my index or middle fingers be the last to leave the ball?