Josh's Shooting Analysis

Josh's Shot Analysis

Shot Analysis Video: https://youtu.be/f69xZ2GkBBw

Angle 1: Rear View - Camera is Directly Behind Shooter

In my first shot, my shooting hand is directly behind the ball with the two shooting fingers pointing upwards, in the middle.The off-hand is at about 8 o'clock on the ball when it should be at 9. I released the ball partially with my off hand when I should only use my shooting hand. The off hand ended up in a horizontal position at release which means that my shot may have been crooked as off-hand interference had occurred. The shooting hand should only be used.

Angle 2: Straight On - Camera Under Basket

In my second shot, my arm was just a little too far to the left of my body when it should be more straight, in alignment with my body. My finger, elbow, knee and toe are not in the same plane. My elbow had ended up above my eye level, however I had taken my shooting form down too fast. My fingers point down towards my feet as I end my shot and my off-hand comes off the ball upon release. Again, I have used my off-hand to shoot the ball.

Angle 3: Side View - Camera on Shooting Hand Side

In my third shot, My wrists are cocked back before release. This can cause the ball to create an arc through the air for better accuracy. My feet are in the same line with each other when the left foot should be just back from the right. The ball is kept in front of the body the entire time and when the ball is released, my elbows lie just below my eye level. My off-hand is used to shoot the ball again. 

Conclusion: Thoughts and Improvements On Shooting

What I have noticed through analyzing my three shots is that my off-hand is often used to help me shoot the ball. I should be using only my shooting hand to shoot as I take my other hand off the ball in a vertical plane. I also noticed that I take my shooting form down too fast as I should keep it until the ball touches the hoop. The last point that I seen through all of my shooting positions is that I need to use more of an arc with my shot so that I can have a more accurate shot at the hoop.