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Axel13
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Axel13 asked in SportsBasketball · 1 decade ago

How to improve shooting range in basketball?

I'm not satisfied with my shooting range in basketball. Are there any exercises/drills to improve my shooting range?

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  • 1 decade ago
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    The best way to increase your range is to start close to the basket and move out to the perimeter as you consistently hit your shots. If you percentage goes down in a certain spot, take a few steps towards the basket until your percentage goes back up.

    I always practice shooting in sets of 10 so it is easy to keep track of your percentage (i.e. 7 out of 10 = 70%) Once your set shot is established then start working on other aspects of your shooting game.

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  • 1 decade ago

    To increase my range, I practiced my shooting form with a medicine ball. I didn't shoot it at a rim but just when I was sitting around the house, I would toss it up while sitting down like I was shooting. It greatly extended my range.

  • Anonymous
    5 years ago

    Well u can start off at the free throw line everytime you make 4 shots in a row move back a step and if u miss go back to the free throw line this will help you also on your inside shots then when you get to the 3line make sure your feet are Lined up shoulder lenth apart and when u shoot make sure your at your peak(when your half way up or coming down)

  • 1 decade ago

    Just shoot more, Stay away from the weights. When i first started playing basketball i could barely draw rim on a 3 pointer, Now i can shoot set shots from halfcourt,I never touched any weights either, it just came from shooting.

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    larry bird used to stand under the basket, and as soon as he made it he would take a step back and shoot from there....and so forth until he got from like 30 feet away....lol

    try that

  • 1 decade ago

    Do some throwing with arm weights on so when you take them off your arms will feel lighter and it will feel easier to move through air.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    practice more shooting each day

  • 1 decade ago

    around the world.......... and BEEF B-balance E-eyes E-elbow F-follow through

  • 1 decade ago

    shoot alot

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