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.
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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.

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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.

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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.

Read 'Basketball Shooting Confidence and Rhythm'...
Basketball Shooting Confidence and Rhythm
Common errors in shooting mechanics and how to correct them.

Read 'Detecting Errors in Shooting'...
Detecting Errors in Shooting
Errors in shooting off the dribble and how to correct them.

Read 'Correcting Errors in Shooting Off the Dribble'...
Correcting Errors in Shooting Off the Dribble
What it takes to make your shot 'automatic'!

Read 'Make Your Shot Automatic!'...
Make Your Shot Automatic!
Watch your own 'perfect' shot to build your confidence and gain a more positive
mental attitude about your shot.

Read 'Mental Practice Viewing a DVD of Your Perfect Shot'...
Mental Practice Viewing a DVD of Your Perfect Shot
Learn how to get a quicker release on your shot.

Read 'Shooting with a Quick Release'...
Shooting with a Quick Release
8 tips to help you teach the shooter how to shoot!

Read 'Tips for Coaching Shooters'...
Tips for Coaching Shooters
How to shoot the step-back jump shot; a good shot to master as it is difficult to defend.

Read 'Step-Back Jump Shot Off Dribble'...
Step-Back Jump Shot Off Dribble
10 useful shooting lead-up drills to build the mechanics and fundamental techniques of your shot.

Read 'Basketball Shooting Lead-Up Drills'...
Basketball Shooting Lead-Up Drills
3 more lead-up drills to help you build your shot.

Read 'More Basketball Shooting Lead-up Drills'...
More Basketball Shooting Lead-up Drills
7 shooting mechanics needed to build the 'perfect shot'.

Read 'Basketball Shooting Mechanics'...
Basketball Shooting Mechanics
Tips, corrections, and drills to help improve your free throw shooting confidence and percentage.

Read 'Free Throw Shooting'...
Free Throw Shooting
5 drills to improve the ability to shoot off-the-dribble.

Read 'Basketball Shooting Off the Dribble Drills'...
Basketball Shooting Off the Dribble Drills
Improve 3-point shooting range and shoot with better rhythm.

Read 'Three Point Shooting Rhythm and Range'...
Three Point Shooting Rhythm and Range
How to shoot the hook shot, common errors and corrections, and drills to help you practice.

Read 'Shooting a Hook Shot'...
Shooting a Hook Shot
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