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Dr. Hal Wissel's Basketball Shooting Tips

The articles below are courtesy of Dr. Hal Wissel from Basketball World. Coach Wissel is well-known for his ability to develop great shooters. He also has a ton of NBA coaching experience and a Division II national championship under his belt. As the founder of Basketball World, Coach Wissel has authored a best-selling book, conducts the successful 'Shoot It Better' mini-camps, and released several phenomenal DVD's. (The HoopsU.com reviews of his DVD's can be found on our DVD review page)

Continue below to read through these great articles to help you become a better shooter and, if you are a coach, to help you become a better teacher of shooting to your players. To learn even more from Coach Wissel, be sure to check out his Basketball Shooting DVD's.

Basketball Shooting Confidence and Rhythm

Confidence is probably the most important skill necessary to becoming a great shooter ... this article will give you ideas and methods to help you boost your confidence.

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Detecting Errors in Shooting

Common errors in shooting mechanics and how to correct them.

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Correcting Errors in Shooting Off the Dribble

Errors in shooting off the dribble and how to correct them.

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Make Your Shot Automatic!

What it takes to make your shot 'automatic'!

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Mental Practice Viewing a DVD of Your Perfect Shot

Watch your own 'perfect' shot to build your confidence and gain a more positive mental attitude about your shot.

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Shooting with a Quick Release

Learn how to get a quicker release on your shot.

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Tips for Coaching Shooters

8 tips to help you teach the shooter how to shoot!

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Step-Back Jump Shot Off Dribble

How to shoot the step-back jump shot; a good shot to master as it is difficult to defend.

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Basketball Shooting Lead-Up Drills

10 useful shooting lead-up drills to build the mechanics and fundamental techniques of your shot.

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More Basketball Shooting Lead-up Drills

3 more lead-up drills to help you build your shot.

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Basketball Shooting Mechanics

7 shooting mechanics needed to build the 'perfect shot'.

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Free Throw Shooting

Tips, corrections, and drills to help improve your free throw shooting confidence and percentage.

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Basketball Shooting Off the Dribble Drills

5 drills to improve the ability to shoot off-the-dribble.

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Three Point Shooting Rhythm and Range

Improve 3-point shooting range and shoot with better rhythm.

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Shooting a Hook Shot

How to shoot the hook shot, common errors and corrections, and drills to help you practice.

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Learn Even More From Coach Wissel with the following DVD's!

Basketball Shooting: Confidence, Rhythm and Mechanics

This DVD is an inside look at one of Coach Hal Wissel’s Shoot It Better Mini Camps. This is a must-have DVD for any player who wants to become a more confident shooter and for any coach who wants to improve his or her ability to coach shooters.

[More About the DVD] [Hoops U. Review]

$39.90


Basketball Shooting: Off the Pass, Off the Dribble and In the Post

This DVD compliments the instruction offered in Hal Wissel’s first DVD, Basketball Shooting: Confidence, Rhythm and Mechanics. Coach Wissel teaches shooting off the catch from inside-out, strong-side and weak-side passes. Players will learn how to cut off screens and to shoot with a quick release.

[More About the DVD] [Hoops U. Review]

$39.90


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