Shooting Practice With Heavier Ball
7/19/2010 22:19
I came across a basketball that was designed to be heavier than a normal ball. I am thinking the heavy ball is used for passing drills. My question is, could it be used for shooting practice from mid-range. The ball bounces like a normal basketball but it is noticeable heavier. My thought is it would be a good way to strengthen the shooting wrist. It would be used for college players who I work out with in the summer. Any thoughts on the use of the heavy ball for shooting or other individual drills? Thanks.
7/19/2010 23:11
Scroll all the way down to the bottom of this page and you'll see our advice when it comes to over-sized basketballs:
http://www.breakthroughbasketball.com/fundamentals/shooting-resources.html
http://www.breakthroughbasketball.com/fundamentals/shooting-resources.html
7/23/2010 15:38
I would not recommend shooting with a heavy ball. That could screw up your shot.
I have a 6 lb basketball-size heavy ball that I use only for passing drills, especially 3 man weave (no shot at end)...I'll run the 3 man weave for a number of times then sub in a regualtion ball and man, I gotta tell you, the players zip that ball around like it's filled with helium!!
Coach A
I have a 6 lb basketball-size heavy ball that I use only for passing drills, especially 3 man weave (no shot at end)...I'll run the 3 man weave for a number of times then sub in a regualtion ball and man, I gotta tell you, the players zip that ball around like it's filled with helium!!
Coach A


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