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Why do taller nba players shoot bank shots?
Watching the NBA I've noticed that taller players, such as Gasol, Duncan, Yao Ming, and such seem to like to use the glass when shooting mid range jumpers more than smaller players do. Anyone know why this is so? Thanks
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- JLDLv 61 decade agoFavorite Answer
Players with post game use bank shots to score at different angles and they're much more efficient if you hit it the right angle. They play with their backs against the rim and generally, tall players do not have the time or the shooting form for a turnaround jumpshot or fade-away besides Yao. I don't know how to describe it but it's a different "feeling" shooting bank than going for nothing but net. Bank shots are more of a sure thing, kind of insurance feel because if hit at right angle, most likely to go in
- ?Lv 44 years ago
using the seen a a million on a million participant, no you're able to adventure Kobe. he's only too finished as a a million on a million participant. he's have been given variety, length, handles, shielding anticipation, hops, creativity, he's a take carry of performer, basketball IQ, killer instinct. The record is going on and on. average, Kobe nonetheless has extra to tutor while in comparison with gamers like Tmac, Wade, LeBron, and so on. yet don't get me incorrect, they are great gamers too. yet once you only could desire to have self belief in ONE guy or woman for his very own skills, its nonetheless Kobe. he's only an all around participant.
- Anonymous1 decade ago
easier for them