Basketball Jokes for October

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  1. October 1st National Coffee Day: Why do the Lakers have to drink their coffee black?… There is no more KAREEM. (Coffee Jokes & NBA Basketball Jokes)
  2. Knock knock?…Who is there?…Boo… Boo Who?… Don’t cry! We have the best basketball jokes for October.
  3. I am a big Star Wars fan and LA Laker fan… I dressed up as Kobe Wan Kenobi for Halloween. (Star Wars Jokes & Obi Wan Kenobi Jokes)
  4. Why are ghost great at playing basketball defense?… They are great at getting through screens.
  5. What is the #1 Halloween costume for a Star Wars fan who loves basketball?… Kobe Wan Kenobi.
  6. What would you get if you crossed a basketball and the Invisible Man?… Skills like no one has ever seen. 
  7. Playing basketball with vampires is tough… No Blood! No Foul!
  8. October 8th: World Octopus Day: Why does an octopus perform poorly on a basketball court?… It’s always getting tentacle fouls.
  9. October 9th: Leif Erikson Day Jokes: Why was Leif Erikson so bad at basketball?… He was always traveling. (World Geography Jokes)
  10. Why was Dracula get a technical foul?…He was a pain in the neck! (Top Baseball Jokes: Page #1 Google Search)
  11. Did you hear about the Ghost basketball team?… They can’t shoot or defend, but the have a lot of spirit.
  12. What do you get when you cross a basketball player with a monster?… a double header! 
  13. Why was Dracula on the 15-day disabled list?…He was a pain in the neck! (Top Baseball Jokes: Page #1 Google Search)
  14. October 14th Basketball Jokes for Columbus Day & Columbus Day Jokes: Why was Christopher Columbus awful at basketball?… He was traveled too much. (World Geography Jokes)Why did the Harlem Globetrotters have a ghost on their team?… To add a little team spirit. 
  15. Knock knock… Who’s there?… Canoe… Canoe who?… Canoe play basketball on Halloween? (Canoe Jokes)
  16. Why was Dracula ejected from the basketball game?… He was a pain in the neck! (Top Baseball Jokes: Page #1 Google Search)
  17. October 17th: National Pasta Day: Scouting report for the linguini basketball team: Very unselfish offensively. They pasta the ball exceptionally well. Defensively, their length really gives teams trouble on defense. (Pasta Jokes)
  18. Why was the mummy sent into the basketball game as the 6th man?… Because the coach knew, once he sent the mummy in the game would be all wrapped up. 
  19. Knock knock… Who’s there?… Canoe… Canoe who?… Canoe dress up as a basketball player for Halloween? (Canoe Jokes)
  20. Orange you pumped for Halloween Basketball Jokes? (Crayon Jokes)
  21. What do you call a pumpkin that can slam dunk a basketball?… Michael Gourdan (Pumpkin Jokes)
  22. What do you call an athletic pumpkin?… A jock o’ lantern.
  23. October 23rd Mole Day: Mole Day Jokes: What is Avogadro’s favorite basketball team?… the Molewaukee Bucks.
  24. Did you hear about the pumpkin who played basketball?… He was a point gourd. (Pumpkin Jokes)
  25. Why was Cinderella such a bad basketball player?… Her coach was a pumpkin. (Top Holiday Jokes & Top Halloween Jokes)
  26. Why didn’t the skeleton want to go to the basketball game?… Because he had no body to go with.
  27. Did you hear about the Ghost basketball team?… They can’t shoot, but the have a lot of spirit. (Top Basketball Jokes)
  28. What kind of mail does a top vampire basketball player receive?… Fang mail!
  29. How do point gourds to get so strong?… By pumpkin iron.
  30. Knock knock… Who’s there?… Canoe… Canoe who?… Canoe dress up as a basketball for Halloween? (Canoe Jokes)
  31. Knock knock… Who’s there?… Canoe… Canoe who?… Canoe dress up as a basketball coach for Halloween? (Canoe Jokes)
  32. Knock knock… Who’s there?… Canoe… Canoe who?… Canoe dress up as a basketball fan for Halloween? (Canoe Jokes)
  33. Knock knock?…Who is there?…Boo… Boo Who?… Don’t cry! We have the best basketball jokes for Halloween.

High School Basketball: September

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High School Basketball Fall Season

September High School Basketball

August 26th – September 1st Fall Week #2: Last week of summer vacation. If you are NOT a fall athlete. Grind and get as many good workout days as you can.

September 2nd – September 8th Fall Week #3 This first fill week of school for most Massachusetts high schools. It is important to get off to a great start academically.

September 9th – September 15th Fall Week #4 This first full week of school for most Massachusetts high schools. It is important to get off to a great start academically.

September 16th – September 22nd Week #5 Time to have your fall schedule finalized. Focus your individual workouts on the skills that will help you earn minutes during the season. If you are playing AAU focus on playing great individual and team defense.

September 23rd – September 29th Week #6: The FINAL week of September. It is so important to continue individual workouts and to keep developing your skills. One full month before the season officially starts.

September 30th – October 6th Week #7

9 Weeks Until Tryouts Left

Basketball Buddies: A Shared Basketball Journey

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Basketball Buddies are two individuals that share a love of basketball. There are no rules for who can be basketball buddies. Some possibilities are:

  • A parent and a child
  • A grandparent and a child
  • Siblings
  • Friends
  • Neighbors

The only requirement is that it is a low-pressure, enjoyable relationship. This particular post will be about a parent and child. The focus of the relationship is for the child to develop a love of basketball, and if interested, skills that will make the child a better basketball player.

The key is the PLAYER is in charge of the journey, not the parent. The parent is along for the ride and should make each stage as enjoyable as possible.

High School Basketball: Should I Play a Fall Sport?

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This is a very important question for a high school basketball. Should I play a fall sport? There are so many benefits for a high school student-athlete to play multiple sports. And there are many different opinions on this topic. But the big questions is it the right decision for you?

So what are some of the questions that should be asked when making this decision.

What is the fall sport and what is the time commitment? There are many sports available to high school students and the time commitments will vary significantly based on the level and sport. For example varsity football is a full-time commitment with practices, strength training, film sessions, games, and recovery. The season ends on Thanksgiving, just 5 days before the start of the basketball season. Other sports end in early to late October, so a player will have a few weeks to prepare for the season.

Will you play Fall AAU Basketball? Fall AAU is an opportunity many high school basketball players take advantage, even if they are also playing a fall sports. Some players are committed to an AAU team, while others will bounce from team to team. It is important to consider the time, travel, and cost of a fall AAU season.

If you do not play a fall sports, will you REALLY work on your game? So many basketball players do not play a fall sport to “focus” on basketball. Many of these players are not self-motivated. They do not work very hard and they would probably benefit being a member of a team where coaches and players will hold them accountable. If you are committed and passionate about basketball and will complete several individual skills workouts, lift, and condition, then a fall sport might not be the best option for you.

What does your basketball coach think? Three-sport varsity coaching are a dying breed, but “back when I was a kid,” it was not uncommon to have three-sport coaches. These individuals might value multi-sport players more than others. Each player should communicate with his coach to clearly understand the off-season expectations of a player and the program.

Hopefully these questions will help you make the best choice possible. One final reminder, MOST basketball players do not play in college, so playing multiple sports might make your high school experience a little more enjoyable.

High School Basketball: August

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August Action Plan

July 29th – August 4th (Week #7): Enjoy the final weeks of summer, but also put in some work! The season will be here before you know it. A player needs to separate himself from the other players in his program to earn an important role on the team.

August 5th – August 11th (Week #8)

August 12th – August 18th (Week #9)

High School Basketball: July

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The High School Summer Basketball season starts the Monday after the spring high school sports crown champions.

Basketball Jokes for the Summer Olympics

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  1. Knock knock?…Who is there?…Boo… Boo Who?… Don’t cry! We have the best basketball jokes for the Summer Olympics. (American Revolution Jokes)
  2. Steph Curry. 36 points against Serbia to lead the USA to gold medal game vs. France… He knows how to spice it up!
  3. 2024: Jayson Tatum on Olympic Coach Steve Kerr?… Hate ‘Em.
  4. 2024: Jaylen Brown & Jayson Tatum on Olympic Coach Steve Kerr?… Hate ‘Em.
  5. What does every USA basketball do during each halftime at the Paris Olympics?… Go “Oui, Oui?”
  6. What a great Olympic performance by Lebron James. I just don’t know… Is he King James or Captain America?
  7. France basketball had a great Olympic run and even gave Team USA a scare in the Gold Medal game, but ultimately settled for the the Silver… C’est la vie.
  8. The 2024 Serbian Olympic basketball team lead Team USA by 17 points and only lost by 4 points, 95-91 in the 2024 Paris Olympics semifinals…. They are no Jokic.
  9. 1992 Dream Team: Knock, knock… Who’s there?… Canoe… Canoe who?… Canoe name the two countries who have won the Olympic Mens’ Basketball Gold Medal since 1992?  (USA & Argentina)
  10. What do you call an Olympic basketball player who smells really good?… Kevin Deodurant.
  11. USA basketball coming from 17 points down against Serbia in the 2024 Paris Olympics semifinals…. No Jokic.
  12. Serbia gave Team USA it’s toughest test in the semi-final game. They went on to defeat Germany for the Bronze Medal…. This team is no Jokic.
  13. What USA Basketball player is most likely to go on vacation in Europe after the Paris Olympics?… Jrue Holiday.
  14. 1992 Dream Team: Knock, knock… Who’s there?… Canoe… Canoe who?… Canoe name all the members of the 1992 USA Basketball Dream team?  (Summer Olympics Jokes)
  15. 1992 Dream Team: Knock, knock… Who’s there?… Canoe… Canoe who?… Canoe name the last country OTHER than the USA to win a basketball gold medal countries at the Olympics. HINT: 2004 
  16. After winning the gold Medal with a DNP – CD. @TyHaliburton22 “When you ain’t do nun on the group project and still get an A🏅”
  17. They always asked me if I play basketball for my country in the Olympics because I was tall… They stopped asking me that when I asked them if they play mini-golf.
  18. What country do pirates always cheer for in basketball in the Olympics?… Arrrrrrrrrrrgh….gentina. (Pirate Jokes)
  19. 2024 Draft: How did analysts describe the 2024 NBA draft with FOUR FRENCH players drafted in the 1st round?… Another French Revolution.
  20. What famous Southern Rock anthem is the same as the 1992 Dream Team offense during the 1980s… Free Bird. (Massachusetts Jokes)
  21. Basketball Jokes for Bastille Day: How did analysts describe the 2024 NBA draft with FOUR FRENCH players drafted in the 1st round?… “Très bien, mon ami.” (French Translation: Very good my friend.)
  22. What international basketball player reads the most?… Devon “Book” er. (Book Jokes)
  23. I have been watching Olympic basketball lately, and I gotta say I can hardly tolerate Kevin Durant… He stinks compared to his brother, Deo.
  24. 1992 Dream Team: Knock, knock… Who’s there?… Canoe… Canoe who?… Canoe name the country that lost to 1992 USA Basketball Dream team in the gold medal game?  (Summer Olympics Jokes)
  25. Olympic Basketball makes me happy; You… not so much.
  26. What is a USA Basketball fans favorite superhero?… Ant Man. (Minnesota Jokes)
  27. Basketball Jokes for March Madness: A grandson was visiting his grandfather at the nursing home. Grandpa was watching the Olympic basketball team. When the boy walked into the room, the grandfather smiled. The boy enthusiastically said, “Grandpa you have March Madness teeth! You are down to your Final Four!” (Final Four Jokes & Grandparent Jokes)
  28. Basketball Jokes for New Year’s Day: What New Year’s resolution should an Olympic basketball player never make?… To travel more.
  29. Where do USA Olympic basketball players get their uniforms from?… New Jersey!
  31. Why hasn’t Europe ever won Olympic gold in basketball?… Because Europe isn’t a country.
  32. Why did people in the Olympics though Michael Jordan was conceited?… Because he was always putting on Airs.
  33. What legendary Olympic basketball would be an awful major league baseball hitter?… Coach K! (Baseball Jokes)
  34. I used to be addicted to Olympic basketball… but I rebounded.
  35. Basketball Jokes for Father’s Day: What is Jason Tatum’s favorite Beach Boys song?…. Little Deuce Coupe. (365 Music Jokes)
  36. Christmas Basketball Jokes: What is Santa’s favorite basketball play to see at the Olympics?… the give and “GO GO GO!” (Christmas Basketball Jokes)
  37. Why did the Olympic basketball player always use the pay phone?… He loved dropping dimes.
  38. Why did the Olympic basketball player go to jail?…  Because he shot the ball! (Police Jokes)
  39. What do you call an Olympic basketball player that misses dunks?… Alley Whoops.
  40. What is an Olympic basketball player’s favorite thing about astronomy?… Shooting stars. (Astronomy Jokes)
  41. If Shaquille O’Neal was a shade of blue… he would be Shaquille O’Teal. (March Madness Jokes)
  42. 1992 Dream Team: Knock, knock… Who’s there?… Canoe… Canoe who?… Canoe name all the coaches of the 1992 USA Basketball Dream team?  (Summer Olympics Jokes)
  43. The psychology instructor had just finished a lecture on mental health and had proceeded to give an oral quiz to the freshman class.  Speaking specifically about manic depression, the instructor asked, “How would you diagnose a patient who walks back and forth screaming at the top of his lungs one minute, then sits in a chair weeping uncontrollably the next?”  A young man in the rear of the room raised his hand and answered, “An Olympic basketball coach?” (Top Psychology Jokes)
  44. July 19th National Hot Dog Day: What do you call an Olympic basketball player who dribbles between his legs, throws no look and behind the back passes, and celebrates 3-point shots?… A hot dog. (Best NBA 3-point celebrations)
  45. What do Karl Malone, Santa Claus, and the mailman have in common?… They always deliver. (Mailman Jokes & Super Bowl Jokes)
  46. 2024 Draft: How did analysts describe the 2024 NBA draft with FOUR FRENCH players drafted in the 1st round?… Another French Revolution.
  47. If an Olympic basketball player gets athlete’s foot, what does an astronaut get…  Missile Toe! (Astronomy Jokes)
  48. What reggae song do Olympic basketball players like?… Welcome to Jamrock. (365 Music Jokes)
  49. I hear that Mr. Worldwide often gets called out in basketball… He’s always traveling.
  50. Coach Krzyzewski Baseball Career: Coach K had an amazing career as an Olympic basketball coach. Many people do not know that before coaching basketball, he was a baseball player. He was a solid infielder and outfield, but Coach “K” was the worst hitter on the team. Coach K was always a focused on team success from a very young age. The baseball coach saw this and want to find a role for him. He tried him out on the mound and found out that Coach K was a fantastic pitcher. He finished the season pitching and lead the pitching staff in strikeouts. He truly was Coach K! (North Carolina Jokes & Baseball Jokes)
  51. Who was the poet of Olympic basketball?… Longfellow.
  52. Olympic Basketball stars don’t pass away – they just crossover. (Cemetery Jokes)
  53. Basketball Jokes for Father’s Day: What is the best play when you are playing basketball on the same team as your dad?… Pick and Pop. (Dad Jokes)
  54. Why didn’t the skeleton want to go to the Olympic basketball game?… Because he had no body to go with.
  55. Most Olympic basketball players are the most upstanding members of society… They really are people to look up to.
  56. What’s the first meal of the day called for Olympic basketball players?… Fast Breaks! (Breakfast Jokes)
  57. Basketball Jokes for Bastille Day: Did you hear the basketball joke about Bastille Day?… It’s a riot.
  58. What is the #1 cereal for Olympic basketball players?… Dunkaroos.
  59. What legendary Olympic basketball would be a great major league baseball pitcher?… Coach K! (Baseball Jokes)
  60. November 11th: Veterans Day Jokes: Why was David Robinson arrested on during the Olympics?… He shot the basketball.
  61. Why did the Olympic basketball player visit the bank?… His checks were all bouncing.
  62. What kind of stories are told by Olympic basketball players?…. Tall Tales. (Library Jokes)
  63. What’s the difference between a dog and an Olympic basketball player?… One drools, the other dribbles.
  64. What does an Olympic basketball player say when he misses?… “Shoot.”
  65. Why couldn’t the really good Olympic basketball player listen to his music?… Because he broke a record!
  66. What do you call a person who walks back and forth screaming one minute, then sits down weeping uncontrollably the next?… An olympic basketball coach.
  67. Two Olympic basketball teams play a game. The home team wins, but not a single man from either team scored a basket. How could this be?… It was a women’s basketball team!
  68. Why are Olympic basketball players messy eaters?… They’re always dribbling.
  69. Why did the Olympic basketball team join a craft club?… Because they wanted to learn how to make baskets!
  70. Where is an Olympic basketball player’s favorite place to eat?… Dunkin’ Donuts.
  71. Why is a scrambled egg like a losing Olympic basketball team?… Because they both have been beaten. (Top 10 Sports Jokes)
  72. Why do Olympic basketball players love cookies?… Because they can dunk them! (Cookie Jokes)
  73. Why was the Olympic basketball court wet?… Because people were dribbling on it!
  74. Knock Knock… Who’s there?… June… June who?… June know any good Olympic basketball knock knock jokes? (June Jokes & Spring Knock Knock Jokes)
  75. What’s the difference between being in prison and playing on an Olympic basketball team?… On a basketball team, your guards won’t leave you hanging.
  76. Why is a Olympic basketball referee like an angry chicken?… They both have foul mouths.
  77. Why don’t fish like Olympic basketball?… They’re afraid of the nets.
  78. A brawl took place in an Olympic basketball game. A judge came in and used his gavel to stop it. He brought order in the court.
  79. Why can’t Olympic basketball players go on vacation?… They aren’t allowed to travel.
  80. Why is the Olympic basketball arena hot after the game?… Because all the fans have left.
  81. Why did the Olympic basketball player sit on the sideline and sketch pictures of chickens?… He was learning how to draw fowls.
  82. What do you call an unbelievable story about an Olympic basketball player?… A tall tale.
  83. Longfellow is the known poet of Olympic basketball.
  84. Why is it annoying to eat next to Olympic basketball players?… They dribble all the time.
  85. How do Olympic basketball players stay cool during a game?… They stand near the fans.
  86. Why do Olympic basketball players love chocolate chip cookies?… Because they can dunk them! (Chocolate Chip Cookie Jokes & Coaching Youth Basketball)
  87. Why were the Olympic basketball team’s jersey’s so full of static?… The team was out of bounce.
  88. A “Bawler” is an Olympic basketball player who loses in the Medal Round.
  89. Why wouldn’t the Olympic basketball team play with the third basketball?… Because it was an oddball out!

The Dream Team: 1992 USA Mens’ Olympic Basketball Team

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(Summer Olympics Jokes)

1992 USA Mens’ Olympic Basketball Team

  1. #4 Christian Laettner
  2. #5 David Robinson
  3. #6 Patrick Ewing
  4. #7 Larry Bird
  5. #8 Scottie Pippen
  6. #9 Michael Jordan
  7. #10 Clyde Drexler
  8. #11 Karl Malone
  9. #12 John Stockton
  10. #13 Chris Mullin
  11. #14 Charles Barkley
  12. #15 Magic Johnson

Coach: Chuck Daly

Assistant Coaches:

RESULTS

Preliminary Round (Pool Play)

U.S. 116, Angola 48

U.S. 103, Croatia 70

U.S. 111, Germany 68

U.S. 127, Brazil 83

U.S. 122, Spain 81

Medal Round

Quarterfinals U.S. 115, Puerto Rico 77

Semifinals U.S. 127, Lithuania 76

Final U.S. 117, Croatia 85

High School Basketball: When Does the Freshman Basketball Season Start?

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Freshman year is 25% of a 4-year high school basketball career. (For some players it will 100% of the high school career because they will get cut sophomore year.) We view the basketball year as four separate seasons, spring, summer, fall, and winter. Most freshman basketball players the season starts on the first day of tryouts. This is not true and this is why most freshman basketball players do not make it to varsity basketball. They do not understand the importance of time and the need to continually expand your game.

What do you mean my freshman high school basketball season starts in eighth grade?

The minute the final 8th grade youth game is over, is the start of the freshman high school season. And it is a VERY competitive season. Often towns have two or three 8th grade travel teams, with 10 or more players per team. On the first day of tryouts, 30 or more players will be competing for 12 to 15 spots on the freshman basketball team. Players who wait until the week before the season to work on their game will be left watching high school games in the stand.

Freshman Off-Season: The Spring Season

Most competitive basketball players will participate in spring AAU. This does not guarantee that a player will improve. AAU is one piece of the high school basketball puzzle, however, we feel individual workouts are critical to developing skills that will help a player succeed in high school. A well-designed skills workout increases the chances that a player will continue to remain a part of a thigh school basketball program. a players chance of playing varsity.

Like many others, we strongly encourage all athletes to participate in as many sports as possible At the same time, we recommend that players make smart use of their time when they pick up basketball.

Freshman Off-Season: The Summer Season

A rare few eighth grade players will be asked by a high school to play on a high school summer league team. For the lucky few, congratulations on earning this opportunity. You are on an accelerated path to a good high school career. These players are on the high school coach’s radar. Playing summer league provides a chance to see the skill level of varsity caliber players. Players also get a glimpse into who the better players are in the program and the work that will be required to be on of the top players.

Summer camp is great for any player who wants to improve. For many players and parents, AAU takes precedence over teaching camps. This is a simple reality, however, I believe this is a mistake for most players. Camps focus completely on developing skills, while AAU teams are a little more concerned with brand image and winning tournaments and games.

Freshman Off-Season: The Fall Season

Some people thing the first day of high school is the start of a basketball career. These people have lost 2/3rds for the freshman off-season. Players who make this mistake will have lost valuable hours of skill development.

We define the start of the fall season as the start of high school fall sports. In Massachusetts it usually the 3rd week in August. There are many benefits to playing a fall sport for basketball players. During the fall a player will have the option of playing high school sport. Being the member of a fall sports team allows a player to be under the supervision of a qualified adult. They will learn skills transferable to basketball. They will understand what it means to be a teammate. They will understand what it means to compete. And there may be some other basketball players that play on the fall sport team with you, so you will be developing a bond with teammates BEFORE the season starts..

If player is not participating in fall sport, they really should make it a point to have a very specific skill driven out that will develop the skills that will help them succeed during high school basketball.

Freshman Off-Season: The Winter Season

The winter season officially starts on the first day of tryouts. This is the season a player has been working a whole career for. Hopefully, the player has worked the the entire freshman off-season.

A very sad reality for a decent amount of players is that a coach will tell a player “thank you for your effort,” however we do not have a spot right now on this team. Work hard this off-season and we will see you next fall. For these players, their high school career is only 2 to 3 days. These players attend tryouts and go through drills. They get evaluated and they get cut.

Being a good high school basketball player involves a great deal of growth both physically and mentally. Understanding what it takes to be a good high school basketball player is something the majority of varsity players do not understand. Freshman and JV players have a more difficult time understanding how to work during the off-season.

The high school basketball calendar separates many players. If a player can win the week most weeks of the off-season, they will have no concerns remaining a part of the high school program for all four years. Players who lose the week more often than not, will lose the opportunity to have a great experience being part of a high school basketball program.

Basketball Shooting Fundamentals: Eyes Focused on the Target

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BEEF. Below is a SIMPLE explanation of each letter in the word BEEF as it applies to shooting.

B = BALANCE: BODY BALANCE & HAND BALANCE

E = ELBOW: ELBOW FORMS AN “L” & WRIST WRINKLES”

E = EYES: The eyes should always be focused on the target.

F = FOLLOW THROUGH: The last part of the shot. BEND AND EXTEND (extend the elbow above the eyebrow), PUT YOUR HAND IN THE BASKET (or HAND IN THE HOOP), FREEZE THE FOLLOW THROUGH, FISH HOOK 

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E = EYES: The eyes should always be focused on the target

  1. The eyes should be focused on the target at all times. The eyes should never follow the flight of the ball.
  2. The eyes should focus on the target, the center of the basket.

This is a habit that needs to be emphasized from the 1st time a player picks up. a basketball. It is very easy for a coach or teammate to see an error in this aspect of the shot. Even AWFUL shooters can keep the eyes on the target. The goal is to create above-average shooters who maintain having the eyes on the target.

Some common errors.

Not looking at the basket: Does this really happen? Most definitely. It is an atrocious flaw to a shot, however, it is not uncommon to see a younger player shoot the ball without even looking at the target. It is critical for a coach to stress looking at the target when shooting. Most players will look at the target. To correct this problem, watch the players eyes during shooting drills and remind them of keeping the eyes on the target regularly.

Following the flight of the ball: This is a very common mistake of both good and bad shooters. Players have a tendency once they’ve shot the ball, to follow the flight of the ball to see if the ball will go in. As players become better shooters, the feel of the shot should be a better indication of whether the shot is going to go in or not. It is important for coaches to try and break a player’s habit of following the flight of the ball.

Sneaking a peek at the ball: This problem is a little more difficult to detect. A player will shoot the ball keeping the eyes on the target, then they will give the ball a quick look, before returning the eyes to the target. It often is subconscious and players are not aware they are doing this. Taking a video of the shot is a great way for a player to realize they may have a tendency to sneak a peek at the ball.

Keeping the eye on the target is a fairly basic habit, it should be easily corrected and once established able to be maintained throughout a player’s career. Coaches do not have to worry about form, technique or anything until a player can keep their eyes on the basket. 

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