How Do You Improve Basketball Shooting Form?
We all know that proper shooting form and lots of practice will lead to a great shooter. If you have already read my eHow article: “How to Use Proper Shooting Form in Basketball,” you will now want to continue to work on your shooting form and build good shooting habits. This article focuses on a one-handed shooting drill that will focus on maintaining the proper shooting form. This drill is especially helpful when the shooter is having difficulty releasing the guide hand which leads to two-handed shooting. It is a great way to start any shooting practice. Position yourself approximately 5 feet in front of the basket. Your legs should be slightly wider than shoulder width apart. Put your guide (non-shooting) hand at your side. For this drill we are focusing on the shooting hand. When you get into your normal shooting routine you will find it easier to release your guide hand. Extend your shooting arm directly out in front of you so it is parallel to the ground. Bend your elbow to make
