Bill Walton works with SportSkool to teach the basketball fundamentals of shooting. Having different shooting techniques for different situations is the main point in this video. The art of the finger roll, hook shot and jump hook are all broken down for beginning level players looking to improve their game in the paint. Bill Walton shows the proper shooting form for the finger roll, hook shot, and jump hook.
Key Points:
Four laws of learning: Demonstration, Imitation, Correction, and Repetition
Finger Roll: This move is extremely valuable because, as you are driving toward the hoop, the defender is going to cut off your strong hand, side, or layup. The finger roll happens as you cut across the key bringing the ball across (cross over) your body and, as you jumping upward, roll the ball off your fingers into the basket. This move takes a lot of practice to perfect. Another instance for using the finger roll is when your back is to the basket as you slide across the lane. You can finger roll the ball back toward the basket before the defender can react. Practice with both the right and left hand. This is a roll, not a shot, where the offensive player quickly elevates before the defender can react.
Hook Shot: The hook shoot starts with the offensive players back to the basket. To start the foot work, the lead foot steps and points so that the feet become perpendicular to each other. The lead knee is bent so that you can explode upwards and swings the front side elbow and upper body around toward the basket. Keep two hands on the ball until the last possible moment.
Jump Hook: Unlike the hook shot, the lead foot stays planted (no step) and the elbow and upper body swing around toward the basket. Keep both hands on the basketball as long as possible. The hook shot and jump hook are usually left open by the defense at point blank range. There is no need to practice this more than a couple feet from the basket.
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