Panther Shooting School
Shooting Philosophy
LIFT, LOCK, SNAP
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Shooting Mission:
DEVELOP OUR PROGRAM AND GIRLS INTO GREAT SHOOTERS BY MAINTAINING AND DEVELOPING SOUND SHOOTING TECHNIQUES, DEVELOPING CONSISTENCY IN OUR SHOOTING FORM, AND IMPROVE OUR OVERALL CONFIDENCE.
Shooting Pillars:
FEET- HIP WIDTH APART AND SLIGHTLY STAGGERED (LIFT). SET POINT-3 SIDES OF A SQUARE (LIFT). ARK- HAND POSITION AND POSITIONING CREATE IT (LOCK). FOLLOW THROUGH- DEVELOP CONSISTENCY (SNAP)
Titan Shooting
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Whats a Good Shot?
A few months ago I had a conversation with an U16's coach from Sydney.
The problem he was trying to work out: He was coaching a young player who was a REALLY good shooter... but the kid took so many dumb shots that it killed his shooting percentages and hurt the team.
To clarify...
When the player took smart shots, he shot exceptionally well.
When the player took dumb shots, he shot really bad.
(and he was taking far too many of the latter)
The coach knew that if he could teach the player to only take the "smart shots" and avoid the dumb shots, this kid could be a very effective player for years to come.
So he asked me for advice.
Here's what I told him:
Step #1
You need to have a conversation with the team on what a smart shot is.
The acronym I recommend:
"3 R's + S" - (we still need to find an "R" word to replace "situation")
> Room - uncontested
> Range - player can make the shot consistently
> Rhythm - balanced + no hesitation + good pass
> Situation - right player, right time
Note that this criteria is specific to each individual.
What's a good shot for Player A may not be a good shot for Player B.
(it might be wise to have a 1-on-1 conversation with each player about this, too)
Step #2
Hold players accountable for taking smart shots.
When a player takes a dumb shot during the game, talk to them about it.
If they don't do it often you don't need to sub them out... just a quick word to them about what a smart shot (for them) is either at the next timeout or after the game.
If a player takes dumb shots frequently -- after you've had multiple conversations about it -- you may need to start using the bench.
Sit them if they take several dumb shots in a row.
It might be the only way they'll learn.
"I found the bench to be the greatest ally when I had to make individuals comply with what was best for the team" - John Wooden
To wrap up:
1. Talk about smart shot selection (3 R's + S)
2. Hold players accountable for taking smart shots
A simple but effective formula.
The problem he was trying to work out: He was coaching a young player who was a REALLY good shooter... but the kid took so many dumb shots that it killed his shooting percentages and hurt the team.
To clarify...
When the player took smart shots, he shot exceptionally well.
When the player took dumb shots, he shot really bad.
(and he was taking far too many of the latter)
The coach knew that if he could teach the player to only take the "smart shots" and avoid the dumb shots, this kid could be a very effective player for years to come.
So he asked me for advice.
Here's what I told him:
Step #1
You need to have a conversation with the team on what a smart shot is.
The acronym I recommend:
"3 R's + S" - (we still need to find an "R" word to replace "situation")
> Room - uncontested
> Range - player can make the shot consistently
> Rhythm - balanced + no hesitation + good pass
> Situation - right player, right time
Note that this criteria is specific to each individual.
What's a good shot for Player A may not be a good shot for Player B.
(it might be wise to have a 1-on-1 conversation with each player about this, too)
Step #2
Hold players accountable for taking smart shots.
When a player takes a dumb shot during the game, talk to them about it.
If they don't do it often you don't need to sub them out... just a quick word to them about what a smart shot (for them) is either at the next timeout or after the game.
If a player takes dumb shots frequently -- after you've had multiple conversations about it -- you may need to start using the bench.
Sit them if they take several dumb shots in a row.
It might be the only way they'll learn.
"I found the bench to be the greatest ally when I had to make individuals comply with what was best for the team" - John Wooden
To wrap up:
1. Talk about smart shot selection (3 R's + S)
2. Hold players accountable for taking smart shots
A simple but effective formula.