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Springbak Basketball Shooting Tips – The Shooting Stroke
Posted by: | CommentsThe Shooting Stroke – Line of Force:
From the legs, through the shoulder, then upward about a 60 degree angle.
Never break this line of force. Why?
1) You lose power from the shoulder.
2) You slow your release – remember when you break that line you just have to bring the ball back to the line, that all takes time.
On a jump shot, as soon as you reach the top of your release gravity immediately pulls you down. So, the balance point of your jump shot is short indeed.
That is the main reason when you reach the top of your leap you should have a quick, short, tight shooting stroke. You can be bring the basketball up to that position when you are still going up-but when you reach the top you need a short (3-4 inches) tight, quick (meaning a quick explosion) of the upward push of the shoulder and extension of the forearm.
The Springbak Springsoles will also speed up the entire process for you. This short, quick reaction will activate an elastic reaction inherent in the wrist and fingers.
This shooting stroke will speed the roll of the basketball out of the hand and up the fingers toward the rim. The quicker the ball rolls up the fingers, the better the backspin on the basketball while in flight.
Next week we will discuss exactly why the shooter/scorer needs a quick release. Have fun and try out this proven shooting technique for yourselves, NBA style!
William Crow – Former Professional Basketball Player – Springbak Inc.
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Basketball Shooting Tips – Springbak Training Tips
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“Want to become a star basketball shooter and scorer? What is the main key?
As a professional basketball player, I learned to develop a short, quick release to be competitive in the NBA.
Why, you ask? For several reasons:
1) A short, quick release will enable to get up more shots with less defensive pressure.
2) When you get to the top of your leap on a jump shot, you have a short, quick enough shooting stroke to start and release the basketball before gravity pulls you down and thus off balance. This is why you will never see a great shooter with a lot of arm motion in his or her shooting release.
What are the keys to a short, quick shooting release?
1) Have the basketball under control in both hands as you set your feet to start your upward jump on a jump shot. This is extremely important!
2) As you are on your upward jumping ascent, take the basketball directly up to the shooting or power stroke position without taking the basketball out of your line of force (from your legs, through your shoulder and on a 60 degree angle towards the rim).”
Article Written by William Crow – Former Professional Basketball Player – Chairman, Springbak Inc.
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Basketball Dribbling Tips by Former NBA player William Crow – Chairman Springbak Inc.
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Always dribble with your wrist cocked back. Why?
* With your wrist cocked back, your arm, by muscle mechanics is lower to the floor and thus the height of your dribble is much lower and thus quicker and easier to control.
* The basketball on your dribble is closer to your body (primarily your hip) and is thus farther back from your defender.
* When your arm is behind the basketball this allows to PUSH the ball PAST your defender when making a drive toward the basket. When your hand is on top of the basketball, wrist extended, you can only push the ball downward to the floor thus eliminating any threat to push the ball past a defender, making your opponent more aggressive defensively.
* You can put greater stretch on your fingers and allow their elasticity to control the basketball, and increase the speed of the dribble.
Enjoy these tips and have fun!
William Crow – Chairman Springbak Inc.
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Springbak Springsoles 2009 Stocking Stuffer Giveaway
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Springbak is getting into the ho-ho-holiday spirit, and what better way to celebrate the season than by giving you a chance to stuff your stocking (or someone else’s) with a special prize from Springbak!
SPRINGBAK TRIVIA QUESTION:
Who is the founder of Springbak Springsoles?
How to play:
You can participate and be eligible to win by commenting on this page with the correct answer to our Springbak trivia question (above). The winner will be chosen at random from those who submit the correct answer. Deadline to submit your comment is 12 Midnight EST on Tuesday, December 20th, 2009.
Hint: The answer can be found on the Official Springbak® website at www.Springbak.net
Go ahead…. Take your best shot!
Good luck!
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Triathlon Training Trips – Ironman Triathlete Brendan Brazier’s Top Training Pointers
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1) Positive Attitude: Enthusiasm and enjoyment of the sport is necessary for success. “I run because I enjoy it. It’s that simple. I believe my success as an athlete is directly related to my love of the sport. Since I perceive it as stress-relieving, it is. For me, there’s no better way to mentally de-stress than going for a long bike ride or run.
2) Don’t GO Buck Wild: Pace yourself. Enthusiasm is great but it often overflows at the beginning, leading to over-training and most likely injuries or at the very least, general fatigue. It takes years to build up the aerobic engine, so patients are a virtue. The number one reason for injury is building up mileage too quickly. Increasing mileage by no more than 10% weekly is a good way to prevent injuries. Provided an athlete’s diet is good and they stay injury free, most endurance athletes peak in their mid-30’s.
3) Increase Your Intake of Raw Fruits and Vegetables: For optimal hydration, replace dry, cooked and processed foods with fresh fruits and vegetables. Most raw foodies don’t need to consume as much water as those on a standard diet. The shift toward more raw foods will certainly help maintain hydration, and might even improve your overall health.
4) Eat Your Electrolytes: Dulce, available in most health food stores, is an easily digestible seaweed that’s rich in electrolytes, chlorophyll and B vitamins. Munch it throughout the day to ensure the electrolytes lost during workouts get replaced. Electrolytes regulate the smooth and efficient contraction of muscles.
5) Focus on Abs: I train abs five times a week because a strong midsection helps prevent low back injuries and increases running efficiency.
Tips Provided By Brendan Frazier – World Class Ironman Athlete
“I’m very pleased with the insoles. They’re certainly living up to the expectations I had for them after reading through the Springbak.net website. I’m feeling strong, but it’s not just strength, it’s stable strength that can be transferred to the ground efficiently – moving me forward while conserving energy. Towards the end of a longer run I still feel fresh, and able to maintain a quick and efficient stride.”
Brendan Brazier – World Class Ironman Athlete on Springbak Springsoles / Insoles
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