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Shooting from A Quick Catch

What to Expect

Master lightning-fast shooting to improve your accuracy and release speed off the catch.

Sports Gear Requirements

🏀 Basketball

Tips

Do not forget about the B.E.E.F Concept:

Balance
Eyes on the Basket
Extend Knees and Lock Elbows to an L
Finish with a good Follow Through

Step by step guide:

Developing the techniques to shoot from a quick catch can be helpful on the court when you’re running out of time. Here are some tricks you can use:

Basic Catch and Shoot

Catch the ball and once it’s on your hands, remember the B.E.E.F Concept (Balance, Eyes Straight, Extend Knees and Elbows, Follow Through). Snap your wrist and shoot in the direction of the basket. Try it 10 times.

Front Pivot

Catch the ball and imagine someone trying to grab it from you. Do a triple threat stance, then use the front ball of your foot, pivot towards the ring to create space and improve your position to shoot. Apply the B.E.E.F Concept then shoot! Try it 10 times.

Back Pivot

Catch the ball and imagine someone trying to grab it from the back. Keep your pivot foot steady as you turn your other foot to the other side. Once you’re facing the ring, shoot the ball! Try it 10 times.

Summary

Summary: In this video, you discovered new tricks to shoot from a quick catch using front and back pivot techniques. You also learned about the B.E.E.F Concept that is useful when shooting the ball.

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