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The J Glove Basketball Shooting Aid

Posted on May 7, 2010 at 2:24 PM

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The J-Glove Shooting Aid is the only shooting aid on the market designed to teach a user how to correctly grip, set up, and release a basketball. While there are different shooting aids available, many are limited to one area -keeping the ball off your palm region. However, there is not a single shooting aid on the market that can reap all those same benefits while primarily focusing on the most important aspect of consistent shooters......an open-hand, square wrist follow through!

Even though it has only been released this past year, the J-Glove is currently being used by multiple top NCAA teams, as well as a multiple NBA, WNBA, Overseas Professionals, and D-League trainers/players. Such teams include the San Antonio Spurs, Miami Heat, Memphis, Stanford, UCLA, LSU, Louisville, Boston College, Miami, South Florida, St. Mary’s, RICE, VCU, Reno Bighorns(D-League), and many more.......

For most amateur shooters, the primary reason for inconsistent shooting is improper side-to-side wrist mechanics during a player’s follow through. If a player prematurely flexes his/her index finger during follow through (most common), then their wrist will finish toward the outside. If a player prematurely flexes their ring finger, then their wrist will finish towards the inside. Regardless, in both scenarios their wrist will not be finishing in a square, frontal plane.

Because of its unique, stiff, finger splint design, the J-Glove prevents finger flexion at the base of the finger joints (MCP Joint), thus preventing a player’s wrist from finishing to one’s side during follow through. Furthermore, the splint design allows complete freedom at the top digit (DIP Joint) so a player can still naturally grip and feel the basketball. Ultimately, this innovative design enables perfect forward hinging motion at the wrist joint, resulting in improved mastery of your shooting mechanics in a matter of weeks.

In addition, the glove design develops proper finger separation within your "finger fork", and ensures maximum extension at the wrist joint to create a proper "trigger position.” Because of the finger splint design, if the ball is resting on a player's palm, the player's index finger will not be in contact with the ball, thus reinforcing proper shot set up with every repetition. There is not another shooting aid on the market that can promote these same benefits.

The J-Glove is all about constructing or re-constructing perfect bio-mechanical shooting mechanics during your shot release and follow through. Lessons at camps, and clinics often leave players confused and discouraged; resulting in old shooting habits quickly reverting back. Utilizing the J- Glove and "Millennium Shooting DVD" repetitively will re-construct your shooting mechanics in a short period of time, while providing you with success and confidence to be a long-term successful shooter. Not bad for a little under $20.

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Transition Shooting Basketball Drill

Posted on April 9, 2010 at 6:22 PM

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One of the most neglected skill areas I see is shooting

in transition.

Yes... your first goal should be to get all the way

to the bucket for a layup.

But transition play will also get you lots of open threes.

If you have high percentage shooters - tell them to take

those shots!

One great way to work on this skill is a drill called

5 Ball Transition Shooting Basketball Drill. This video shows you how to run it:

Shooting in transition takes practice, as many players

have the tendency to drift forward and shoot long.

Tell your players to step into the pass and square up

befor releasing.

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Top 10 Good Shooting Habbits

Posted on April 5, 2010 at 8:03 PM

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1. Good Shooters spend time each day on proper shooting technique. Good Shooters use a chair to “form shoot” for 10 minutes before taking their first shot at the basket.

Poor Shooters spend time on their shooting technique when they “have time.” Poor Shooters grab a ball and go to the three point line to begin launching shots.

2. Good Shooters work on moving without the ball and “prepare” to shoot the ball before ever catching it.

Poor Shooters wait for their turn to shoot then think about getting a shot off.

3. Good Shooters start close to the basket and make 5 straight before moving back.

Poor shooters shoot from all areas of the floor “hoping to make it.”

4. Good Shooters study other good shooters and follow their habits.

Poor Shooters shoot the ball the same way without any help from others.

5. Good Shooters study the path of the ball and where the ball hits the rim. They make adjustments based on where the ball hits the rim; long or short? right or left?

Poor Shooters judge their shooting accuracy solely on whether the ball goes in or not.

6. Good Shooters square up to the basket before shooting, called “Ten Toes.”

Poor Shooters are not concerned with alignment they just want to quickly get their shot off.

7. Good Shooters shoot from an athletic position known as Triple Threat position. One quick movement from triple threat produces a solid shot.

Poor Shooters catch the ball in an upright position then take time to bend their knees before shooting. Poor shooters do not play in triple threat.

8. Good Shooters use their whole body to shoot the shot. They know that their LEGS make shots with good form.

Poor shooters shoot the ball with their upper body only and throw the ball at the basket instead of shooting it.

9. Good Shooters follow through consistently by “throwing their hand into the basket.”

Poor Shooters are inconsistent in their follow through resulting in inconsistent results.

10. Good Shooters understand the importance of BALANCE before, during and after the shot! The feet are alway sunder their head.

Poor Shooters shoot off balance from all different kinds of angles. Their feet are rarely under their head.

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How To Frustrate Your Defender in Basketball

Posted on March 25, 2010 at 3:32 PM

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Are you ready to get any kind of shot you want...do you want to OWN

your defender?

If you really want to frustrate your defender and score at will,

then you gotta develop some more 1-on-1 offensive moves...

We've got you covered. Today we'll teach you a couple of moves you

can use as weapons to destroy the defense.

Keep in mind that the purpose of any move is to confuse the

defender and keep him/her guessing. This is the REAL key to beating

good defenders.

If your man knows what you're going to do, he'll be

able to stop you. If you keep them guessing, then you're in

control...ready to score, drive, dish...whatever you feel like

doing!

Okay, so the moves we'll talk about in this newsletter are based on

the principle of confusing your defender. The 1st move is the

Stutter Step Jump Shot:

>> The Stutter Step Jump Shot opens up your options to shoot. To

use this move, you have to drive on your defender a couple of times

in a row. Now, your defender will start backing up in anticipation

of your drive.

At this point, you can really create space for the jump shot by

using the stutter step...

1) Come at him hard, keeping your head up and looking at him

dead-in-the-eyes.

2) Take a couple of quick stutter steps as if you're about to drive

(but you'll be staying in one spot).

3) As the defender falls for your fake by backing up, use the space

to quickly rise up and shoot a jump shot!

The stutter Step Jump Shot is a powerful move, don't underestimate

it. Its simple but very, very effective, especially if you've

gotten past your defender a couple of times before doing this move.

Remember, the key is to "stutter" your steps quickly, almost as if

you're climbing a set of stairs. You want to appear as if you're

about to drive, but you want to stay in the same spot so you can

rise up and shoot. By slightly leaning your body forward as you do

the "stutters", you'll create the illusion of moving forward.

The 2nd move that will confuse your defender is the Half Crossover

In-&-Out Move:

>> The Half Crossover In-&-Out Move allows you to freeze your

defender and drive past him/her.

1) Dribbling with the right hand, come towards your defender.

2) Take a big hard step with your left foot, while keeping the ball

in your right hand.

3) At the same time, take the ball and go inside out halfway across

your body. Basically, you're faking as if you're crossing over from

right to left, but you stop halfway and bring the ball back to the

right side of your body.

4) Drive past the defender tightly, body-to-body, from your right

side. The key is to lightly brush his body as you're driving. This

tight spacing prevents the defender from cutting you off.

Alright, so now you have a couple of extra moves that you can work

on...

Remember, the key is to practice these moves alone and with actual

defenders. Otherwise, you won't do these moves well. Practice them

everyday for about 2-3 weeks and they'll become natural.

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How To Improve Your Scoring Average in Basketball

Posted on March 25, 2010 at 3:16 PM

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Do you know the easiest way to improve your scoring average and

make coaches fall in love with you?

Second chance points...Getting an offensive rebound and having a

second chance at scoring.

Today, we'll help you become a better offensive rebounder, which will,

in turn, allow you to score easy points off put-backs.

Unfortunately, most players fail to realize the importance of

offensive rebounding. They simply give it no importance, which is

really sad considering how it really helps win games.

A lot of times we hear players complaining that crashing the

offensive boards requires too much energy, and it starts affecting

their offensive and defensive game.

Yeah, it's true; it is a dirty job that requires lots of energy and

effort on your part. But you have to ask yourself "How much is

winning worth to you"? "How much is adding 4-6 EXTRA points per game

worth to you"?

Its worth a LOT, and let us show you how to make grabbing that

offensive board a little "easy-er":

> Anticipation

You need to be able to anticipate when and where the shot will be

taken. So, you have to keep an eye on the person with the ball and

try to anticipate whether he/she is looking to shoot or pass...

..the key to getting the offensive rebound is being able to

beat your defender to the spot. If you know that your teammate is

going to shoot, then you can start setting up for an offensive

rebound. Know your teammates, study them well, and know when they

like to shoot.

=> TIP: 70% of the shots end up on the opposite side of the

shooter. Also, make sure to follow your shots. This is something

so simple, yet often times over-looked. If you're the one shooting,

simply run in for the rebound right away, every single time.

=> TIP: Look at the ball in the air, and determine if it's going to

be short or long. With enough practice, you'll get really good at

predicting where the ball will end up. Typically, line-drive shots

with little arc tend to come off the rim "strong", and high arcing

shots come off the rim "softer".

> Attitude & Focus

Rebounding is 75% desire and 25% physical. You need to have the

passion and desire to grab the rebound. Remember, the player that

wants it the most will get the rebound.

=> TIP: Assuming that every shot will be missed will help get you

in the right frame of mind. If you think the shot might go in, you

won't even begin setting up for the rebound.

=> TIP: Focus on keeping your hands active. Only good things can

happen if get your hands on the ball. Keep your hands up, palms open,

ready to grab or swat the ball as needed.

> Counter-Moves

You're not always going to guess right, or be in the right position

to get the rebound. That's why you must have great counter-moves

to get around your defender.

=> TIP: Fake and Go -- Before the defender makes contact, step as

though you are going to go in one direction and then quickly step

in the opposite direction to gain position.

=> TIP: Spin Move -- Try to make the defensive player overplay one

side, and quickly spin in the opposite direction to gain the

advantage.

So, as you can see, quickness plays a big role in getting the

offensive rebound.

Players that can make quick moves, and get off the ground quickly,

definitely have the advantage.

Many times, it's not the tallest player that gets the rebound;

rather, it's the one who gets off the ground the quickest.

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How To Stop A Shooting Slump

Posted on February 3, 2010 at 12:21 PM

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How do you stop a shooting slump? Your in the basketball game and your shot is not dropping. What do you do?Take shots closer to the basket? Stop shooting all together and involve your team mates more? Ask the coach to pull you out of the game? What should you do as a player? What should you do as a coach?

Your gonna make one eventually and get your rhythm back. Just keep shooting, it happens to everyone even the best.

Taking smarter shots is the key. Studies have shown that NBA start players tend to shoot a LOWER percentage on the shot after they make a shot than if they miss one. Same thing for making several consecutive shots. The next is LESS likely to go in. This is because they become over confident and, as the data shows, they take tougher shots. takes them out of any "hot streak" (if one even exists).

Just take better shots and shoot confidently on the shots you are supposed to take. Don't worry about your accuracy, just try to find the right level of focus and relaxation and react to the defense. No one can shoot 100% because no one has perfect perception and muscle memory,so luck will always play a factor, it will even out if you play long enough. Of course, the better you are and the more you practice training your muscle memory and perception, the quicker you can starts coring again.

It has been said that a lot of professionals take time away to play a pickup game with friends or the b squad. Most of the time they find that because most slumps are with general fundamentals and mental breakdowns, alleviating game time pressure by playing a game with nothing at stake but fun and pride is the best recipe. When players are in the zone they are typically having the most fun and feel little pressure to perform at all. (The head coach for the woman's DI team Imanaged had his stars do that on occasion)

Just keep shooting. The only way to make a shot is to try. Relax, play for fun and don't pressure yourself.

How To Shoot A Basketball Free Throw Shot

Posted on February 2, 2010 at 6:06 PM

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7 Keys to Effective Free Throw Shooting

1) Align - your shooting foot, elbow, hand, and ball should be aligned in a straight line. Your shooting foot should always be in the same spot when taking free throws. Place your toe in the exact center of the free throw line. Place your feet shoulder-width apart in a balanced ,staggered stance.

2) Grip - The ball is in place on your shooting hand, with your balance hand on the side of the ball

3) Elbow - keep the elbow in close to the body, up and in front of the wrist. Make a "L" shape at the elbow.

4) Weight Forward - put more weight over the front foot, hold the head steady, and keep the back straight

5) Aim -the focus should be on the center of the ring or the center eyelet atthe back of the rim. The focus should continue until the ball goesthrough the net.

6) Pause- at the bottom of the shot, you should pause for an instant until physically and mentally calm and focused, but no longer. After the pause, all motion should be up and over toward the basket.

7) Follow-through- full extension of the arm and wrist are keys to the follow-through. The shooter should come up off the floor - get power from the legs. Release high and hold the follow-through until the ball hits the net. Imagine putting your hand in the basket. Come up and finish on your toes. Stay in the shot and stay looking forward with your hand in the basket.