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The best shooter in NBA history is
Reggie Miller; his "off-the-screen"
shot was so deadly, players could only dream of having
this ability. Miller's speed and shooting percentage off
the screen frustrated many players and teams.
Try to think about the way you shoot and
answer the following questions:
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How fast is your shot?
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Can you get a clear view of the rim before you
shoot?
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Can you make the shot off the screen?
What should you do?
Smart Basketball Tips answers:
Taking off-the-screen shots is a lost
art. It's very hard to set the legs and the body to take
that shot with good percentage. Players have a tough
time doing so, many of them even avoid it because they
don't believe they can make it.
Here are a few tips that will help you
become a better shooter:
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When you go by the screener, catch his jersey. This
way your defender has no alternative but to trail
you or to try cutting the passing lane.
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Run as fast as you can, don't worry about setting
your legs. If you run slowly it doesn't matter if
you can set your legs. You won't be open.
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Watch your defender. If you have gained a distance
because you run faster, take the shot.
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If he is behind you, curl.
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If your defender tries to cut the passing lane, jump
to the corner. You'll be wide open.
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Work on your release and foot work. The faster you
can release the ball the more dangerous you'll
become.
Practice. No one was born taking shots
off screens. Start by yourself, throw the ball to the
wing, set your legs and take the shot. Repeat this
faster and faster. When you feel comfortable, ask a
friend to trail you, gradually you'll get it right and
will add an important weapon to your arsenal.
Another 'Secret Weapon' that is
proven
to dramatically improve the precision and statistics of
your shots and steals by almost 30%, is by practicing
with the revolutionary basketball brain-training
software called:
IntelliGym™.
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