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Last: 3 yr ago by HoopDreams
This shot needs work:
1) Angle of shooting arm should be perpendicular to the floor rather than tilted toward her face. This means when the wrist snaps the release point has to be incredibly precise to get a straight-on shot every time. Missing long or short is vastly preferable to missing right or left because you can get a good bounce as long as the shot is on line.
2) The ball is is front of her face (because of the arm angle) and even if she can see the rim (her target) at the start with both eyes, as the ball comes up it will block her vision. And you don't shoot that well if you lose sight of the basket.
3) The left hand is too high on the ball, again in part because of the arm angle. Sometimes that can impart a weird spin on release, though usually this is not an issue.
But compared to Daniels' previous shot, this is an improvement ...
1) Angle of shooting arm should be perpendicular to the floor rather than tilted toward her face. This means when the wrist snaps the release point has to be incredibly precise to get a straight-on shot every time. Missing long or short is vastly preferable to missing right or left because you can get a good bounce as long as the shot is on line.
2) The ball is is front of her face (because of the arm angle) and even if she can see the rim (her target) at the start with both eyes, as the ball comes up it will block her vision. And you don't shoot that well if you lose sight of the basket.
3) The left hand is too high on the ball, again in part because of the arm angle. Sometimes that can impart a weird spin on release, though usually this is not an issue.
But compared to Daniels' previous shot, this is an improvement ...
Two things I like: 1) Work begins immediately on changing previous shooting form as a top priority; 2) Obviously no transfer out.
They may also be taking this in stages. Work on right arm position and angle first. Then work on left hand and release second. It is going to be a lot of work to do.
They may also be taking this in stages. Work on right arm position and angle first. Then work on left hand and release second. It is going to be a lot of work to do.
So just curious, is Phillips known to be a guru on the mechanics of shooting the ball? Is that her niche?
I hope they are working on DD's mechanics, not sure that this pic displays that in the least bit. For all we know this pic could've been taken in December.
If DD is committed to changing her mechanics she has a long and tough road in front of her. That said, she's good enough of an athlete to make the change.
I hope they are working on DD's mechanics, not sure that this pic displays that in the least bit. For all we know this pic could've been taken in December.
If DD is committed to changing her mechanics she has a long and tough road in front of her. That said, she's good enough of an athlete to make the change.
Phillips was a forward at Xavior and not a shooter, but her form in the photo looks goodUrsineMaximus said:
So just curious, is Phillips known to be a guru on the mechanics of shooting the ball? Is that her niche?
I hope they are working on DD's mechanics, not sure that this pic displays that in the least bit. For all we know this pic could've been taken in December.
If DD is committed to changing her mechanics she has a long and tough road in front of her. That said, she's good enough of an athlete to make the change.
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