The Secret Key to Shooting Consistency with Expert Mike Dunn | The Basketball Society Podcast

On this episode of The Basketball Society Podcast, we're joined by renowned shooting expert Mike Dunn, whose influence on basketball shooting technique has reached players at all levels, from local athletes to pros worldwide. Mike, the founder of the Keep Shooting Academy, has developed a reputation for making shooting accessible with his viral online videos that have attracted over 400,000 followers on Instagram.

Mike shares his unique philosophies behind shooting, breaking down the essential techniques and strategies he's refined over years of training and teaching. He dives into the concept of sequencing and explains how understanding the connection between body mechanics and shot rhythm can unlock consistency and confidence in any player's shot. Mike believes shooting can only be kept simple if you truly understand its intricacies, and in this episode, he reveals exactly how he's done that.

From his virtual programs to the insights he's gained worked with players from all corners of the globe, Mike talks about the science of shooting in a way that only someone with his expertise can. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned shooter, this episode is packed with tips and wisdom to simplify your approach to shooting and improve your game.

Chapters
0:00 Intro
1:36 Mike's shooting background
3:06 How to keep shooting simple
6:03 Mike's shooting as a player
9:03 Shooting connection with the rim
11:25 Three parts of connection for shooting
16:12 Robotic shooting
18:47 Connection with your body for shooting
20:41 Tensed vs relaxed shooting
24:10 Mike's "aha" moment
25:33 Keep Shooting Academy
26:44 Energy and shooting
28:27 Getting up shots
30:13 Tips for hitch in a jump shot
32:00 Bronny James pull-up jumper
36:00 Mike's favorite shooters to study
39:07 Favorite "non-shooters"
42:15 Caitlin Clark as a shooter
43:27 The rise of shooting in basketball
45:42 Why society needs basketball

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