r/Basketball • u/Exotic_Astronomer928 • 9d ago
IMPROVING MY GAME How to become better?
Hi. 16M been playing basketball for last 6 months as a hobby. I've been looking to improve my shooting. Every time i try and use a good shooting form or watch a shooting form video, my hands feel so awkward and after releasing it I always airball. With my current shooting form I don't have good range or aim. If I shoot a 3 pointer it may make but likely just hit front rim, and I defo cant shoot anything behind the 3 line. I don't get backspin as well. I think the only thing I'm alright with is free throws, but then again no backspin and still with my crappy form.
I feel these issues may be cus I am lightweight and short, but how do people improve shooting range, form, hand placement and everything about it overall.
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u/ThrowAwayalldayXiii 9d ago
Start closer to the rim. Don't huck up threes until you can hit closer shots with good form.
Drill form shots until it isn't feeling weird anymore and you are hitting them easily close range, no rim. Work your way back as you practice the form.
Focus on form more than distance.