How Do You Shoot A Basketball Correctly?
Something to add that no one really addressed: the only thing you are actually shooting with is your index and middle finger. Your legs and arms give the shot its force and your left hand keeps the ball stable but, the shot is all in those two little fingers. Always, always, always keep those fingers aimed square at the target after follow through. This becomes easier and more consistent with practice. Practice this to get the feel of it: Shoot the ball straight into the air. Follow through with those two fingers (and those two fingers only) and go for a tight rotation on the ball. Keep at it until the ball consistently goes up and comes down on line and with that tight rotation. This is a great excercise and a great warmup. Two postscripts: The guy who told you about BEEF had good points but one was incomplete. Yes, the middle finger is the last to touch the ball but, if you focus on shooting with just that finger you’re shot will not be as repeatable as it is harder to stabilize a on
