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JOIN NOWWhat is the best position for a successful basketball?
What is the best position for a successful basketball shot--above the head, from the chin, or from the chest?
Lesleye WilliamsParent, United States of America
ANSWERS
Matthew GuymonCoach, England
The best position for a basketball shot has changed many times over the years. When basketball first started it was taught that players shot under hand from below their waist. Nowadays the majority of coaches will teach players to shoot from just in front of their shoulder, with their elbow tucked in to their side.
Basketball CoachCoach
Each player shoots the ball differently, all they need to understand is that which is the best shot taking position that gives them higher accuracy, and then further refine and develop that particular shooting position.
Basketball CoachCoach
The ball placement should be above the eyebrow. The ball should start at the shoulder level, in the "hard to guard" or "triple threat" position, then the shooter needs to "open the window" meaning raise the ball with both hands (proper hand placement- shooting hand index finger in the middle of the ball, off hand thumb creating a "t" with the shooting thumb)to above the eyebrow level so the shooting wrist is at same level same as eyebrow or slightly above. As stated by Waleed, everyone shoots differently, but proper balance, alignment (toe, ankle, knee, hip, shoulder, elbow, wrist, index finger should be in a straight line), release, and follow through should be taught. Hope thats help!
