Shooting pocket is the point from where a shot is started. The player’s shooting pocket will vary depending on their age, skill level, and strength

Alignment may very well be the single most important part of the shot. Assuming our shooter has established a good center of gravity, their hand, and most importantly, their elbow, must be aligned with their shoulder, which must be square to the basket. Our younger athletes tend to lack the necessary upper body strength to keep the elbow properly aligned on outside shots. However, they can have proper alignment when working on their form and while “form shooting”. This is the goal of this part of our February basketball camp.