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How would you suggest teaching 11 year olds shooting?

How would you suggest teaching 11 year old boys to shoot in Basketball? Important teaching points and any good drills? I am not a basketball expert so any help would be appreciated. Not sure how to start

Rachael OBrienCoach, England

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shooting has many important points.

1= explain why we need this technique.

2= catching and balancing for shot.

3= where is the best area for starter ( 1 meter far from rim in 45').

4= where is the best target.

5= how use joints from foot to hands and fingers.

6= why and how shot need ball rotation.

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