The #1 Shooting System

MISSION STATEMENT:

To revolutionize and change the shooting form, concepts and ideas currently used by basketball players throughout the United States and beyond.

 

SHOOTING BACKGROUND:

Shooting a basketball is the most important fundamental skill a player can possess, yet it is easily the least understood aspect in all of basketball (and perhaps all of sports).

Basketball coaches are taught by their coaches who are taught by their coaches. Basketball information is generally passed down by coaches from generation to generation. In other words, we are currently being taught to shoot like players from the 1950’s. The game of basketball has changed greatly during the past five decades and this outdated shooting form no longer works in today’s game.

The best shooters in the world DO NOT use the techniques that are currently taught by most coaches in the United States. These outdated techniques include: squaring the feet, knees fully bent, and getting shoulder width. When you watch the best NBA, WNBA and Collegiate players, they DO NOT employ the concepts that your grandfather used. Instead, they shoot quick and narrow.

 

THE PRO SHOT SHOOTING SYSTEM:

Pro Shot is a shooting system developed by Paul Hoover. The PS System is based around shooting techniques that the best players in the world currently employ. Coach Hoover has detailed the Pro Shot Shooting System in the book “PRO SHOOTING SECRETS” and the DVD, “THE FOCUSED SHOOTER.”

For the past ten decade, Coach Hoover has studied and spoken with many of the best shooters in the world. He has come to the realization that what most coaches teach in regards to shooting is incorrect and outdated. Paul believes as much as 90% of what is taught in shooting actually hurts the shooter than helps the individual.

 

PRO SHOT SHOOTING SYSTEM COMMANDMENTS:

Here is the core of the Pro Shot Shooting System…

  1. Proper shooting starts with proper technique. You can do drills for 8 hours each day, but you will not get a whole lot better unless you have proper technique.
  2. The Release is responsible for 75% of the shot’s overall effectiveness.
  3. The index finger is the true key to a shot’s success.
  4. A good shot is one that’s straight. A bad shot is one that misses to the side.
  5. Follow your shot BUT do not run after it. The worst shooters run after their shot.
  6. A player should NEVER think about making the shot or the ball going in.
  7. Look at the center of the rim for full shooting effectiveness. If you look at the back at the rim, chances are you will hit the back of the rim.
  8. When open, hold the ball loose. If you hold it with a loose grip, you will get more touch.
  9. A player starts their shot where they catch it at. Because most passes are caught at the chest level, most shooters will start at their chest level including off the dribble as will.
  10. Proper use of the guide hand is important for balance and overall effectiveness.
  11. A shooter has no balance when shoulder width. The best shooters in the world are narrow shooters.
  12. Square your shooting shoulder and hip when shooting. The best shooters in the world align their shooting shoulder because you are more straight this way and it is more comfortable.
  13. Do not BEND the knees. Instead, FLEX the knees. Bending leads to stiffness and becoming slower.
  14. The Hop shot is much quicker, more rhythmic and more balanced than the 1-2 step shot.
  15. The difference between a poor shooter and a good one is THE RELEASE. The difference between a good shooter and a great one is THE SHOULDERS (how relaxed they are).
  16. To relax your shoulders fully, sway your feet forward. This will force your shoulders to sway slightly backwards.

 

 

THE LIES AND MYTHS OF SHOOTING…

You may have been told your coaches some of the following shooting beliefs. We call these the 11 Deadly Shooting Lies!

  1. Shooting is all about practicing.  If you practice, it doesn’t matter what your shot looks like.
  2. The most important element in shooting is legs.
  3. When shooting, focusing on the ball going in the basket.
  4. Release your shot with four fingers down.
  5. Bend your knees when shooting.
  6. The best shooters square their feet to the rim.
  7. Start the ball well over your head.
  8. Hold the ball tightly.
  9. Always shoot straight up and down.
  10. Make sure you are shoulder width when shooting.
  11. Always step into your shot.

 

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