Qualities of a good shooter in basketball?

Answer 1

I think that the qualities of a good shooter would include these:

1. Good Form- A good shooter must have good form. If you don't know what good form is ask an experienced player, or watch players like Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Micheal Jordan, or J.R. Smith, all excellent shooters.

2. Experience- A good shooter needs experience from games and most importantly from practice. An extremely good shooter will most likely be taking 500 shots a day at least. Practice is key to becoming a good shooter. Also game time or experience. I don't think enough people realize how big of a mental game Basketball is, game time will help tremendously in gaining confidence to shoot.

3. Confidence- A good shooter has to have confidence. Once you get the ball you have to know the ball is going in even before you shoot it. Confidence can be built differently for different people, some need game time, others just need practice.

4. Practice- I can't stress how important practicing your shot is. A good shooter practices their shot continually. I mean everyday, its not like a player gets good at shooting and then never has to practice, a good shooter will practice everyday, getting thousands upon thousands of shots in, putting themselves in game situations. Shots from all angles continually with consistancy in good form.

I think these are the top qualities you should get more information on form as it is the basis of a good shooter. People make livings off of being a shooting coach and working with players to perfect their form. If you are serious on becoming a good shooter get the form down and then practice practice practice until you are sick of holding a basketball.

Answer 2

A good player in sport is strong and powerful. They have a good mind set and positive attitude. They are fit and maintain a healthy diet. Through out a team sport they encourage and congratulate team mates. A good player never gives up and is humble/modest about themselves. They work towards their goal and don't rely on mere talent.

Answer 3

Along with the obvious physical traits and abilities like a good height, reasonably high level of fitness and stamina there are also many necessary characteristics for not only basketball players but the majority of players in team sports.

These characteristics mainly entail the ability to cooperate and work as a team. In basketball it is essential to keep the ball moving between you and your teammates. You need to call for the ball and be vigilant to where your nearest teammate is - glory hogging rarely succeeds in basketball.

You also need an obvious understanding on how the game works but one of the most important characteristics is the ability to operate under pressure. During a game there is always a lot of noise and a lot of people calling your name. You need to be able to concentrate and make decisions on the spot that will benefit the whole team.

Answer 4

The main keys are:

• Face your body towards the basket
• Bend your knees
• Flick your wrist and follow through