How fast you rotate & when

Kuuuch · June 4, 2018

Has more of an impact on your swing than you'd think. I've been in a slight slump lately having issues getting slightly dumped under in transition and for the past couple days I've reverted back to 2 lessons ago with Dan where I actually worked on getting the club a little steeper by keeping the lead shoulder lower and more around for the first part of the transition.

Well I certainly improved my tilts in the past week and started hitting it better but not exactly where I wanted so I watched the lesson again and there was a piece where he talked about another way to think about this is the rate at which you rotate versus the rate at which you tilt. Today I took that to the range trying to feel lead shoulder low and around but feel it sooner and speed up how I feel like I'm rotating and it immediately got me right back on plane.

For those struggling with tilting too much or getting dumped under I think this is another great way to think about things.

FatReed · June 4, 2018

Kuchhhh

I hear you brother. . .

Today, I was playing basketball. Missed my first three jump shots. Then, I began to think about whether my right elbow was too low or high as I was off the ground 2-3 inches during my jump. . .

I missed two more jump shots. I then began to consider if my grip pressure on the ball was too loose, or tight, or if my posture was too upright. Missed two more jump shots. A teammate told me my left hand was too rotated under my right when releasing the ball, and that my right shoulder was too low as I postured for my jump. . .

I just need to keep dissecting out this jump shot motion minutia until my positions are correct, then I will start making baskets again. Better yet, if I watch a few slow motion videos of Steph Curry tonight, maybe I can learn where all my body parts are supposed to be in 3D spaces . . .

Damn, then again, what Steph is doing is probably a 3D illusion, so I’ll need to consider getting a mirror and practice slow motion jump shots until I can transfer conscious thoughts into the subconscious. . .

I know, it sounds insane, but . . .

AFcelica · June 4, 2018

Kuchhhh

I hear you brother. . .

Today, I was playing basketball. Missed my first three jump shots. Then, I began to think about whether my right elbow was too low or high as I was off the ground 2-3 inches during my jump. . .

I missed two more jump shots. I then began to consider if my grip pressure on the ball was too loose, or tight, or if my posture was too upright. Missed two more jump shots. A teammate told me my left hand was too rotated under my right when releasing the ball, and that my right shoulder was too low as I postured for my jump. . .

I just need to keep dissecting out this jump shot motion minutia until my positions are correct, then I will start making baskets again. Better yet, if I watch a few slow motion videos of Steph Curry tonight, maybe I can learn where all my body parts are supposed to be in 3D spaces . . .

Damn, then again, what Steph is doing is probably a 3D illusion, so I’ll need to consider getting a mirror and practice slow motion jump shots until I can transfer conscious thoughts into the subconscious. . .

I know, it sounds insane, but . . .

Swing and a miss....

http://www.businessinsider.com/stephen-curry-changed-shooting-form-nbas-greatest-shooter-2016-5

FatReed · June 4, 2018

AF

Seriously?!

Curry was short and needed to shoot higher, over taller players.

So, over a summer, he learned to do that.

Do you really think that required much, if any thought? Give me a break!

Good article though. I’m sure it sold a few papers.

AFcelica · June 4, 2018

Curry told Sports Illustrated's Chris Ballard it was "the most frustrating summer."

Yeah sounds like it was a breeze.

copperjeff · June 4, 2018

Has more of an impact on your swing than you'd think. I've been in a slight slump lately having issues getting slightly dumped under in transition and for the past couple days I've reverted back to 2 lessons ago with Dan where I actually worked on getting the club a little steeper by keeping the lead shoulder lower and more around for the first part of the transition.

Well I certainly improved my tilts in the past week and started hitting it better but not exactly where I wanted so I watched the lesson again and there was a piece where he talked about another way to think about this is the rate at which you rotate versus the rate at which you tilt. Today I took that to the range trying to feel lead shoulder low and around but feel it sooner and speed up how I feel like I'm rotating and it immediately got me right back on plane.

For those struggling with tilting too much or getting dumped under I think this is another great way to think about things.

Back to the topic .....

I like the observation a lot Kuch....

Personally, keeping the left shoulder low in transition is a big help for me as well, but when I get off track I have to watch how I apply speed. Monte has said in his short game info to accelerate like a minivan not a ferrari, I have to have the same feel in my full swing. Rotating fast from the start of transition is a death move for me right now.

FatReed · June 5, 2018

Curry told Sports Illustrated's Chris Ballard it was "the most frustrating summer."

Yeah sounds like it was a breeze.

Who said it was easy?

Nonetheless, if you are taking wide open jump shots one day, or shooting over 6 foot tall high schoolers, things change quickly in college.

How do you change? Change your focus. For example, set up a 6’10” barrier in front of Curry and I guarantee you he will make changes . . . pretty damn quickly.

Easy? Not for most, and I’m certain not for Steph.