Basketball Shooting Form Trade-Offs | NBA Shooting Coach Dave Love

In this enlightening mini-episode of "The Coach Dave Love Podcast," NBA Shooting Coach Dave Love and co-host Matt Robertson delve into the complex world of basketball shooting techniques and the inherent trade-offs involved. Given that the human body isn't inherently designed for shooting a basketball, players and coaches must often navigate through various trade-offs in shooting habits to optimize performance.

In this discussion, Dave and Matt explore several common dichotomies in shooting techniques:

Turning the Feet vs. Square Feet: They discuss how angling the feet might aid in alignment and comfort but can affect balance and consistency.

Low Set Points vs. High Set Points: They examine how a lower set point can speed up the release but might compromise shooting over taller defenders, whereas a higher set point offers more clearance but can slow down the shot.

Fluid Ball Paths vs. 2 Motion Shots: The conversation turns to the benefits of a smooth, single-motion shot for quicker release and the advantages of a two-motion shot for added power and control.

Each choice comes with its benefits and drawbacks, and understanding these can significantly impact a player's shooting efficiency and confidence.

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