To be a versatile and dominant scorer, you must have the ability to shoot with both your right and left hands. The rules for scoring are simple but require robust foundational skills and muscle memory that only come from dedicated and persistent practice:
• Rely on strong shooting mechanics.
• Be under control.
• Always be shot-ready.
• Protect the ball with your opposite shoulder.
• Check the game clock—the amount of time left on the
countdown will determine the pace at which you should
develop the play.
• Cultivate a proficient basketball IQ that helps you
overcome the defense’s strategy.
Remember, don’t develop the play without first accounting for and working around the defense’s position. If tall defenders are crowding the key, you might try shooting a one-foot floater to quickly release the ball before they have a chance to guard against your shot. The help defense’s position will often determine if you should attempt a layup or a floater.
On the two-foot floater, keep your feet shoulder-width apart. Stop your body’s forward momentum completely before you launch upward to avoid fouling a defender. The one-foot floater, similar to its two-foot counterpart, is more fluid and generally taken at a further distance from the basket. The sidestep floater is a clever tactic to create space from your defender. To practice it, hard-pound dribble the ball into your shot pocket, sidestep, then shoot. With all floaters, remember to square your body with the basket.
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