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Shot Doctor Basketball Shot Doctor offers basketball shooting instruction across the country. Camps and private instruction on basketball shooting and offensive moves.

08/16/2026

More basketball people are recognizing the problem that the off-hand's thumb can do to a shot. However, please notice where the thumb of the shooting hand is after release. We find more and more that that thumb winds up under the palm. When that happens, it will tend to push the ball to miss on the dominant side and tend to cause missing short. The thumb squeezing under the palm pushes the ball to the fingertips too soon.
If you've ever felt a lack of control in your release, it could likely be a thumb problem.
Our message to your non-dominant thumb is STAY OFF. Our message to the other thumb is STAY OUT.

As you prepare for the school season, order my book, "Becoming Your Own Shooting Coach" on Amazon. Search for it by tit...
08/05/2026

As you prepare for the school season, order my book, "Becoming Your Own Shooting Coach" on Amazon. Search for it by title. It will help you notice and correct the most common flaws in your shooting stroke.

04/04/2026

Here is the two-part summary of Shot Doctor instruction: lift in ONE motion and release with ONE hand.

03/16/2026

Coaches, you still have time to plan to host a Shot Doctor basketball shooting camp. All costs are covered by a reasonable camper tuition. To show interest or ask questions, please use the contact points at the top of this FB page.

01/16/2026

If you are missing long a lot, pay attention to how close your shooting hand gets to your forehead. If shooting with a baseball cap on would cause you to bump the cap off your head, that is the most likely cause of missing long.

01/16/2026

It is time to plan for a summer shooting camp for your team/program. It's time to plan on improving what is frustrating you now about your shot. Contact us here on this page or at one of the contact points listed at the top of the page.

12/17/2025

Do you have shots that rattle around the rim and pop out? That usually signals a need for more arc. More arc can be achieved by ensuring that the elbow finishes above the eyebrow.

10/15/2025

My book, "Becoming Your Own Shooting Coach" is available on Amazon for $15.99.
Search for it by title.
It is a great Christmas gift idea for your budding basketball star.

08/25/2025

I see some common flaws that are closely connected, but when one is solved, the next is easier to fix. The loading of the wrist is necessary to have the ball feel secure in your grip and to prevent pinching the angle at the elbow while lifting. If that angle is pinched into a "V" shape, it will often lead to missing long with a flat arc. Good doctors are supposed to get to the core cause of the problem in order to fix more obvious "symptoms." Is a flat wrist, rather a loaded wrist, your core problem? Catch passes and pick up your dribble with a loaded wrist immediately. Don't load while lifting; at best, you'll have inconsistent results.

06/23/2025

One of the most difficult shooting flaws to notice is the two-motion shot. When it is a bit more obvious, some people call it a hitch. When it is subtle, here is what to observe. When the ball is lifted to forehead level, does it come close to the forehead? If so, the ball is pausing ever so slightly. Here is what the two-motion shot causes: a loss of some power, a flatter arc and a slower release.
The one-motion shot has more power, better arc and a quicker release.
Have someone watch or record the arc of your shot from a side view. Watch not only the arc, but how close you bring the ball to your forehead while lifting.

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