Yeah I'm 6'5 haha. I shoot on the way up because its quicker and to draw more power from my legs. Before I made this change I didn't have much range behind the 3pt line and now I can go back to NBA 3pt range with ease.
That's what I was going to say. I haven't read the rest of the thread yet though. I don't know if you can work on getting your release point a little higher, but you might try. That said, it's a nice J.
What riverman said was my first thought as well--that you seem to barely come off the floor. I imagine you could raise your release point relative to defenders simply by using your legs more. But it sounds like more lift and a more vertical release would be the opposite of what you're looking to accomplish (the Curry-style quick release). It looks/sounds like you're actually trying to buck conventional shooting form wisdom, which is fine, as long as you have a coach that is flexible enough to permit it. I'd like to see a similar video where you have a partner feeding you on every shot, so we can see how your shot works on the spot up rather than just off the bounce.
Without reading the entire thread: Your release point is a bit low. I would work on getting it higher.
My coach is pretty laid back, he's a player's coach. And I figured because of my height that if I just got my shot off quicker nobody could bother it. One thing I've noticed with it is hesitations are more deadly because the defender has to react to the first sign of a jumpshot. I could post that. I'll get someone or use the gun at my high school.
I messed around with a somewhat higher set point. Feels a little awkard but I guess it looks better. I think I could accomplish a higher set point by leaning back a little bit more, so that my body isn't leaning forward, that's something I'm definitely trying to work on.
Now was that so hard?? Keep working on it! It looks better. And the fall away would definitely give you some more separation.
Shout out to Bones! Thanks for sharing and giving a shit what us old farts think..enjoyed the thread today!
Yeah I'm working on swaying my legs forward, as I've noticed a lot of good shooters do it. And thanks man it definitely feels more fluid but I gotta get used to it. I've been in a slump in games recently so I think it's time to make the change!
Yeah man! If you guys want I could update yall midseason on how things are going! And give you some insight on the experience. Hell if you guys were bored and wanted to check in on games from time to time for some extra basketball then I could give yall the live-stream links.
I believe the forward sway on the legs has to do with the physics of rising straight up and stopping forward momentum. If you are already stationary (ie, spotting up), there is no benefit derived from the forward kick. Essentially, your pull-up form and your spot-up form should be slightly different in order to account for the inherent differences in physics between the two situations.
I agree. That's the first thing I noticed. Looks like you are kinda "shot putting" it up, pushing the ball to the rim, instead of a nice high release point. Your release point should be above your head, starting at your forehead. Looks like you are releasing the ball at about your chin/nose.
