Shooting Checklist

INDIVIDUAL WORKOUT & SHOOTING CHECKLIST

Mental Attitude Toward Shooting
Ready to learn
Confidence
Shot Selection
Knows range
Knows when open

Fundamentals of Shooting
Target
Vision stays on target
Know when to bank shots
Keep ball straight
Able to make mental adjustments with Shot

Hands and Wrists
Grip relaxed
Ball in fingers
Ball cocked in shooting pocket
Hand under ball
Elbow in front of wrists
Elbow pointed at target
Upward wrist snap
60 degree arc from phone booth
Full arm extension
Leave hand up
Keep ball straight






Balance and Quickness
Triple threat
Hands ready
Knees bent
Toes pointed at target
Hand target
Footwork
Release ball just prior to peak
Leave hand up (hold follow through)



Lay-Ups
Target concentration
Proper use of backboard
Chinning ball
Footwork for 1 foot lay-up
Footwork for 2 foot lay-up
Jump up, not out
Rebound own shot

Free-Throws
Alignment
Knees bent
Routine
Cocks ball into shooting pocket
Positive motion to shooting target
Follow-through up on toes
Leave hand up
Fingers in cookie jar

Practice Habits
Attitude toward practice
Follow practice progression
Game shots, game spots, game speed
Use your imagination
Shoot Free-throws when tired