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DeAdLyPoTaTo · **How do I.. -** 06-30-2008, 04:11 PM

get my left hand to cooperate with me? Do I have to start wacking off with it or something? It's always blocking my shot or sending the ball too much to the left when I shoot. My biggest problems with my shot is my left hand being a ***** and having small hands. I can't fix the second one though

**dimch** · **Re: How do I.. -** 07-01-2008, 04:40 AM

I kinda have the opposite 'problem'. Sometimes when I shoot, I end up flicking it off with my left hand as if I was shooting it left handed and it always invariably goes in.

It's never intentional of course, and I admit it's a complete fluke.

mj_23 · **Re: How do I.. -** 07-01-2008, 04:51 AM

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Originally Posted by DeAdLyPoTaTo

get my left hand to cooperate with me? Do I have to start wacking off with it or something? It's always blocking my shot or sending the ball too much to the left when I shoot. My biggest problems with my shot is my left hand being a ***** and having small hands. I can't fix the second one though

Just use it on a more consistent basis until you get good with it, as you suggested wack of to get practice.

Everything is a question of practice, the more effort you put in, the more you get out.

DeAdLyPoTaTo · **Re: How do I.. -** 07-01-2008, 10:57 AM

Yeah I do need more practice and I will, but this thread itself is out of frustration from frustrating practice sessions. My left is a freakin retard.

Jemcee · **Re: How do I.. -** 07-01-2008, 07:30 PM

I think you have the same problem as this guy on my team..

Do you shoot with both hands? like depend on you left too much?

what you should do is concentrate on using one hand...

what you do is get the ball in your hand infront of you, then get it into shooting form and shoot with one hand....

I found a vid:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lib_seB8D6k

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Getting the ball straight is the most important factor in being a consistent shooter. Shooting with one hand helps to work on shooting the ball straight and concentrating on the backspin rotation of the ball. This drill is to work on technique, foot position, and body alignment and not to simulate anything close to game speed. Rim flips are solely for refining and maintaining technique and form.

Do that like he does, how his hand is under the ball to start then flips it underneath.. I should get you better at shooting... and not needing that left hand as much...
You left should really just be a guide.. and make sure that you left doesn't extend with your right hand when you shoot it should just stay close to where it was originally

Vinsanity_fan · **Re: How do I.. -** 07-08-2008, 06:05 PM

yeah those rim flips are really good, usually i hit 100 before any training, and i reckon that my shot mechanics are pretty good because of it.

MichiMitch · **Re: How do I.. -** 07-13-2008, 07:08 AM

Gotta start doing everything with your left hand on the court. Stop using the right one. You can tie your right hand to the back. It would help.