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Question from Ge:
Can you send me some technical information of fade away shot?



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Timassin says:
12/12/2014 at 11:26:22 AM

My fade away shot is off one foot is easier then a straight jumper for me. I've always had difficulty hitting a normal jump shot. It annoys me because it should be the opposite i just find it much more comfortable to shoot like that.

My question would be, I must be doing something wrong when i try and shoot a straight jump shot as opposed to my fade away. Anyone have any ideas? Its a bit frustrating that im not able to take an open shot but i hit a one legged fade with ease lol. I have no ups anymore so hitting open jumpers would help me a lot.

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Ash says:
5/2/2018 at 12:17:33 PM

lol same. I can easily hit a fadeaway, but struggle to hit a normal jumper sometimes. I figured it was because during spinning, we aim the ball more off side, but it goes in with ease cause we turn. Do you hit the right and left side of the rim when shooting bc i do.

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Nathan says:
10/16/2013 at 10:26:39 PM

What are 3 ways to shoot a basketball?(no shots too close to the rim)

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Jeff says:
11/2/2007 at 7:51:00 AM

Keep in mind that most coaches hate fade away shots. And many coaches will put you on the bench for taking a fade away shot! This is especially true at the high school level.

The reason they hate fade away shots is that they are usually lower percentage shots. If you're not wide open, the coach doesn't want the shot forced. In addition, fading away takes you out of rebounding position. In addition, it's harder to get the foul called if you fade away. Coaches like players that rebound the ball and get to the foul line. Fading away lowers both of those statistics.

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man says:
11/1/2007 at 8:24:26 PM

if ur fade-away shots are better than ur normal shots, ur better of doin dat...cuz its WAY harder to block and you can get a more clear shot at the net.

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ge says:
10/26/2007 at 11:24:26 PM

Thank you

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don Kelbick says:
10/26/2007 at 9:29:32 PM

Ge

It is more the later than the former. You have to realize that players of that level are physical freaks. There might be 10 people in the entire world that can do what Kobe can do physically. Even less for Jordan.

NBA players are great shot makers. It is not that the shot is as easy for THEM as an open jump shot, it is difficult for them as well. It is more that it is easier for them to hit the fade away shot than it is for you and me to hit an open jumper.

Don Kelbick
Cotributing Editor Breakthrough Basketball
www.DonKelbickBasketball.com

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ge says:
10/26/2007 at 8:39:49 PM

But don't understand why some players like kobe and jordan use fade away in the game .Do they use it to deal with special defense situation like double team or just because their physical ability is so good that they can take a fade away shot as easily as an open jump shot ?

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Don Kelbick says:
10/24/2007 at 7:09:54 PM

I apologize in advance if I am wrong but from your question I am assuming that you are a new coach and I don't mean to be glib in my response. I don't mean to offend you with this answer.

I was once asked, "What shot is best when you are covered?" My answer was, "Pass!"

Shot are meant to be taken when you are open and in good form that allows you to go straight up and straight down. I see no reason to take a fade-away shot and would never teach it to anyone. If you have to fade for a shot you simply are not open enough to shoot it.

I work with many NBA players and not one of them practice a fade-away shot. They might take one out of necessity in an isolated situation but no one takes it by choice. Keep in mind that these guys are the best in the world and the can do things that normal players shouldn't even try.

At the very highest level, players might take a "step-back" jump shot but even this shot allows them to go straight up and straight down. They just set it up with different footwork.

I feel your time would be much better served working on open shot selection, proper shooting form and making open shots.

I don't mean to be preachy but I do hope my answer helps you. Feel free to contact me if I can help you in any way.

Don Kelbick
Contributing Editor Breakdown Basketball
http://www.DonKelbickBasketball.com

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