Paul Nilsen Sounds An Alarm Over Shooting

[RockyMTblue2]

"During the past 5-10 years, we have largely ignored the fundamental skill of shooting. The reasons for this are undoubtedly multiple. An obsession by everyone wanting to be a do-it-all small forward, coaches obsessed with players being multi-skilled across all areas and the increasing focus on the undue influence and weighting given to sports science and technology (most of which is good).

Coaches and institutions (from clubs and colleges to Federations) have also become obsessed with the physical form of players – getting caught up and love struck by this notion of the women’s game becoming quicker and more physical than ever before – meaning the athletic shape outstrips the skill factor.

The result is that this loss of focus on basic shooting skills has put women’s basketball perilously close to a cliff edge. We are in danger of throwing the baby out with the bathwater in every sense because without women ballers being able to shoot well, what is the point? Seriously though – what is the point? "

And he has graphs to prove it!

When he talks I listen.

How can we sit on our hands watching while the women’s game is in danger of dying? - Bluestar Media

 

[eebmg]

Geez. Glad you are discussing Basketball shooting.

To the topic, I totally agree. The biggest issue with the WNBA for example is the lack of competent 3pt and even mid range shooters to provide enough spacing to make the game aesthetically pleasing.

 

[Centerstream]

Geez. Glad you are discussing Basketball shooting.

To the topic, I totally agree. The biggest issue with the WNBA for example is the lack of competent 3pt and even mid range shooters to provide enough spacing to make the game aesthetically pleasing.

Couldn't agree more @eebmg.

 

[Wbbfan1]

Agree, 7 - 10 Years ago most Female Basketball players were shooting Free Throws at better then a 70 to 80% range. Now we're finding many Females that shoot around a 60 to 65% and lower. With so many players having Personal Trainers it appears these trainers aren't spending enough time on shooting fundamentals or providing wrong advice. Geno has lamented that many recent players are lacking in fundamentals.

 

[baggerbob]

Agree, 7 - 10 Years ago most Female Basketball players were shooting Free Throws at better then a 70 to 80% range. Now we're finding many Females that shoot around a 60 to 65% and lower. With so many players having Personal Trainers it appears these trainers aren't spending enough time on shooting fundamentals or providing wrong advice. Geno has lamented that many recent players are lacking in fundamentals.

But players like Stewie, and Sue, DT, and Maya can shoot the 3, and have a mid-range game. Also include EDD in that group.