I provided links to websites. No one  successful teaches squaring up the feet any more. Period. I am not saying anything about squaring up and do not advocate it....never have..... You can go back through tape after tape of the last 4 years and look at successful shooters across the NCAA and you will not find guys squared up. YOu will also not find them with their feet perpendicular to the basket. 

The point is that everyone surrounding this team from fans to players to coaches to the press and even *gasp* on Bobcatatattack and in chatrooms is lamenting their poor offensive showing , in particular , the shooting. I provided this because I think those same folks who are complaining about the shooting need some background and knowledge while they are making those assertions... further than just looking at stats or parroting things they have seen or heard. I know it is popular to talk on message boards with no actual facts but it is also nice to see the facts and information and understand the process.

I also wanted those folks I talk to in the Convo and answer questions about coaching shooting to have some resources and examples to see. The reason for poor shooting is mechanics. There is no lack of confidence in these Cats and Groce has no rules for kids shooting the rock if they are open and have a look.  I had hoped our fans would take time to look at the websites and become more informed fans.... I have found them to be a fairly astute bunch that really like their hoops and generally thirst for information. After reading this and looking at the vids on the webbies I would hope that every one who looks at this will look at shooters in a differnt way from now on... 

I was listening to Dakich the other day and I heard the most amazing thing...The caller was saying th etypical inane callin banter. "Weaeell Dan I wuz wondering waz we watchin the same game.." Dak said the most true thing I have ever heard, ..."we were watching the same game but I guarantee we were not watching it the same way, for example >..Do you watch the ball?" Caller ..."well hell yes I watch the ball"  Dan says,  " I never watch the ball, I see the ball outta the corner of my eye but I am watching the entire floor and seeing what is happening  on the block and out at half court as the plays develope". After hearing that I realized there are a lot of "callers" out there and now listen carefully to fans and try to figure out what they are actually seeing when watching these games.

 OUr situation aint gonna change until there is someone who breaks it down and takes time to  address mechanics and help players fix their shots. This was really my reply to those folk who keep asking ......"Do they  work on shooting?"  THe Answer is yes.  A qualified YES. See rule number 1 COach Hoover preaches in his system (which  is slightly different than Tom NOrland on swish22.com or Jay at Starshooter.net) . It does not really take much work or time to fix a shot. It does take intention and effort with attention to detail.

I hope the folks asking the questions or offering the criticism of this team take some time to answer their own questions or become informed and be able to say something more than "we just can't shoot"

PRO SHOT SHOOTING SYSTEM COMMANDMENTS:
 
Here is the core of the Pro Shot Shooting System…
 1.Proper shooting starts with proper technique. You can do drills for 8 hours each day, but you will not get a whole lot better unless you have proper technique.
 2.The Release is responsible for 75% of the shot’s overall effectiveness.
 3.The index finger is the true key to a shot’s success.
 4.A good shot is one that’s straight. A bad shot is one that misses to the side.
 5.Follow your shot BUT do not run after it. The worst shooters run after their shot.
 6.A player should NEVER think about making the shot or the ball going in.
 7.Look at the center of the rim for full shooting effectiveness. If you look at the back at the rim, chances are you will hit the back of the rim.
 8.When open, hold the ball loose. If you hold it with a loose grip, you will get more touch.
 9.A player starts their shot where they catch it at. Because most passes are caught at the chest level, most shooters will start at their chest level including off the dribble as will.
 10.Proper use of the guide hand is important for balance and overall effectiveness.
 11.A shooter has no balance when shoulder width. The best shooters in the world are narrow shooters.
 12.Square your shooting shoulder and hip when shooting. The best shooters in the world align their shooting shoulder because you are more straight this way and it is more comfortable.
 13.Do not BEND the knees. Instead, FLEX the knees. Bending leads to stiffness and becoming slower.
 14.The Hop shot is much quicker, more rhythmic and more balanced than the 1-2 step shot.
 15.The difference between a poor shooter and a good one is THE RELEASE. The difference between a good shooter and a great one is THE SHOULDERS (how relaxed they are).
 16.To relax your shoulders fully, sway your feet forward. This will force your shoulders to sway slightly backwards.
 
 
 
 
 
THE LIES AND MYTHS OF SHOOTING…
 
You may have been told your coaches some of the following shooting beliefs. We call these the 11 Deadly Shooting Lies!
 1.Shooting is all about practicing.  If you practice, it doesn’t matter what your shot looks like.
 2.The most important element in shooting is legs.
 3.When shooting, focusing on the ball going in the basket.
 4.Release your shot with four fingers down.
 5.Bend your knees when shooting.
 6.The best shooters square their feet to the rim.
 7.Start the ball well over your head.
 8.Hold the ball tightly.
 9.Always shoot straight up and down.
 10.Make sure you are shoulder width when shooting.
 11.Always step into your shot.