July 02, 2024

Why I Don't Coach the Follow Through

55 minutes

Join NBA Shooting Coach Dave Love and co-host Matt Robertson for a thought-provoking discussion in this episode of "The Coach Dave Love Podcast." Titled "Why I Never Coach a Follow-Through," this episode challenges traditional coaching wisdom by questioning the effectiveness of focusing on the follow-through in the shooting motion.

Key Discussions Include:

Reassessing the Follow-Through: Dave explains why he believes coaching the follow-through isn’t the most effective way to improve a player’s shot. Instead, he uses the follow-through as a diagnostic tool to identify underlying issues in the earlier parts of the shooting motion.

Diagnostic Insights: The episode dives into specific examples of poor follow-throughs and what they can reveal about a player's shooting technique. Dave and Matt discuss how these insights can guide coaches to the real areas of concern that need addressing.

Building Better Habits: Learn about actionable strategies and coaching cues that can help players break bad habits and improve their overall shooting mechanics. The hosts provide practical advice on how to develop cues that directly impact the critical phases of the shooting process.

This episode offers a fresh perspective on basketball shooting coaching, emphasizing a more analytical and holistic approach to diagnosing and correcting shooting techniques.

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By NBA Shooting Coach Dave Love