Shut 'EM Down!!! (Defense 101 - Part 2) -- Shot Science Basketball

Have you ever wondered how to play Defense? Do you want to be a Defensive STOPPER?! Or Steal the ball?!

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This week Chase discusses how to properly play defense in PART 2 of "Defense 101," our Introduction to our Defensive philosophies. Make sure to check out PART 1 Here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ls3kzh...

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Be a Defensive STOPPER!! (Defense 101 - Part 1) -- Shot Science Basketball

Have you ever wondered how to play Defense? Do you want to be a Defensive STOPPER?!

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This week Chase discusses how to properly play defense in PART 1 of "Defense 101," our Introduction to our Defensive philosophies. Make sure to check out PART 2!

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-Tom

"Dot Drills for Quickness!" -- Chase from ShotScience Basketball Answers Your Questions

Today's topic covers some tips on improving your QUICKNESS and FOOT SPEED by using DOT DRILLS.

Ask Chase any of your questions about Athletic Performance, Exercise, or Basketball and he will personally respond to as many as he can, both in the comments and in his Vlogs.

If you have questions on how to improve your Speed, Quickness, Agility, Strength, and Vertical Leaping Ability, this is the place. Chase works with athletes of all levels (Children, Teens, College and Professionals) and is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and is Certified by the American College of Sports Medicine.

Make sure to follow ShotScience on Twitter and Facebook for SECRET Updates and Tips from the guys.

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Looking forward to your questions!

--Chase

Get Perfect Shooting Form! (Form Shooting Drill) --ShotScience Basketball

Have you ever wondered how to develop PERFECT shooting mechanics? How about developing dead-on accuracy?

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This week Tom discusses how to use the "Form Shooting Drill" to develop your shot by creating muscle memory. If used regularly and with focused self-discipline, this drill will get your shot to become second-nature and you will be able to progressively step back and develop your long-range shooting.

All of my sons and students have used this very simple drill to develop their "ShotScience Approved" forms. This is THE drill to get your shot PERFECTED!!

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-Tom

Gimme the Ball!! (Flashing in the Post) --Shot Science Basketball

Have you ever wondered how to get the ball when you're stuck in the post? Or how to flash to the ball from the post?

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This week Chase discusses how to properly flash to the ball (and beat your defender) while playing in the post. It may seem like a no-brainer, but there are several things you can do to put your defender on the "defensive" and take him to the hole!

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-Tom

Sealing in the Post (Like Shaq and Yao Ming) -- Shot Science Basketball -- Post Moves

Have you ever wondered how to seal your defender in the post? Or how to get position in the post?

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This week Chase discusses how to properly seal your defender while playing in the post (posting up). It may seem like a no-brainer, but there are several things you can do to put your defender on your back and at your mercy!

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Exercise Specialist Chase Curtiss from ShotScience Answers Your Questions

Ask Chase any of your questions about Athletic Performance, Exercise, or Basketball and he will personally respond to as many as he can, both in the comments and in his Vlogs.

If you have questions on how to improve your Speed, Quickness, Agility, Strength, and Vertical Leaping Ability, this is the place. Chase has worked with athletes of all levels (Children, Teens, College and Professionals) and is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and is Certified by the American College of Sports Medicine.

Make sure to follow ShotScience on Twitter and Facebook for SECRET Updates and Tips from the guys.

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Looking forward to your questions!

--Chase

Release Point for a Jumpshot? --Ask Coach Contest-- How to Shoot a Basketball

Do you have a question about Basketball that you want answered?

How to Shoot a Basketball Vlog

Today's question is one that we get asked constantly in the comments. It is "When should I release the ball during a jumpshot?

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If you have a question that you want answered, first check our videos to make sure we haven't already covered the topic and then post it in the comments of this video. The question can be about anything Basketball and we'll do our best to answer it. Try to narrow down your topic so we can fully cover it in our response. Video responses will get top consideration.


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Love to hear from you!

--Tom

Fake 'em Out of Their Shoes!!! The Shot Fake by Shot Science -- How to Shoot a Basketball

Have you ever wondered how to fake out your defender so that you have room to score?

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This week Chase discusses how to properly execute the Shot Fake. It may seem like a no-brainer, but we have several secret tips that will help you fake them out of their shoes!

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-Tom

"The DIAMOND" Get the Defense OFF of you! -- Shot Science Basketball

Have you ever wondered how to get the defense off of you so that you have room to score?

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This week Chase discusses how to properly execute the Diamond, which is a secret weapon you can use to get the pressure defense off of you and create space. By attacking the defense with this simple move, you can set yourself up for a shot over the top or a drive to the hoop.

Just so you know, there are many more ball handling/dribble videos coming and, of course, tons more videos on all things basketball!!

We look forward to all of your comments! Thanks so much for all the support! We'd love to get a video response from one of you!

See you next week!!

Be sure to check out our website:
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and Chase's site:
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-Tom

"The HAMMER!!" An Offensive Secret Weapon! -- Shot Science

Have you ever wondered how to get your defender's hands off of you when you're attacking the basket?

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This week Chase discusses how to properly execute the Hammer, which is a secret weapon you can use to stop your defender from hand-checking you. Taking that away from your defender is like cutting off his life-line and gives you a HUGE advantage!

Just so you know, there are many more ball handling/dribble videos coming and, of course, tons more videos on all things basketball!!

We look forward to all of your comments! Thanks so much for all the support! We'd love to get a video response from one of you!

See you next week!!

Be sure to check out our website:
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and Chase's site:
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Follow us on TWITTER to know what our next video will be on before it comes out: http://twitter.com/ShotScience

-Tom

Not Guide Hand, ASSIST Hand!!! -- How to Shoot a Basketball -- Shot Science

Have you ever wondered what your off-hand (non-shooting or "guide" hand) should be doing when you are shooting a basketball?

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In this video, Coach Tom discusses how to turn your "Guide Hand" into an "Assist Hand." In no uncertain terms, the Assist hand should not be involved at all with the shot once your shooting-arm begins its extension towards the basket; it should only "assist" in supporting the ball as you hold it in the Set Point. As the shot extends, the assist hand releases and falls away. There is no guiding of the shot at all! When you shoot a basketball, you should essentially be shooting a One-Armed shot!!

If you're struggling with where to put your off-hand and how much pressure to use, try our tips and we think you'll be very happy with the results! Let us know what you think in the comments.

Just so you know, there are many more ball handling/dribble videos coming and, of course, tons more videos on all things basketball!!

We look forward to all of your comments! Thanks so much for all the support! We'd love to get a video response from one of you!

Please send our videos or the Shot Science Channel to your friends and family and help us to keep growing and make better videos!!

See you soon!!

Be sure to check out our website:
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and Chase's site:
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-Tom

Interactive Basketball Shooting Guide (First on YouTube) - Introduction ***Start HERE***

Thanks for checking out the First INTERACTIVE Basketball Shooting Guide on YouTube!!!

We really hope you like it and it helps you work out some of the kinks in your shooting. Please let us know what you think about each of the videos and let us know if we're able to help you out!

***Also, PLEASE send the "Start Here" Video around to all your friends and family! We really need your help here!!!***

Here's the link for the "Start Here" Video:

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Thanks so much!

-Tom

What Target Do I Aim For? -- The Nest -- How to Shoot a Basketball -- Shot Science

Have you ever wondered what target to aim for when you are shooting a basketball?

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In this video, Tom discusses how to properly aim your shot towards the basket and greatly increase your accuracy. We hope to illustrate that aiming for specific targets on the rim will only hurt your shooting, while softening your focus to the entire diameter of the rim will provide you with a much higher margin for error. Also, your main objective is to put the ball through the rim, so why would you aim for areas that will almost certainly yield consistent misses.

If you're struggling with where to aim, try our suggestion for a target and let us know how it works for you. We know there are many approaches out there (successful for some), but we think this is a great approach for locking in your shooting eye.

Just so you know, there are many more ball handling/dribble videos coming and, of course, tons more videos on all things basketball!!

We look forward to all of your comments! Thanks so much for all the support! We'd love to get a video response from one of you!

Please send our videos or the Shot Science Channel to your friends and family and help us to keep growing and make better videos!!

See you soon!!

Be sure to check out our website:
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and Chase's site:
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-Tom

Chase Curtiss Basketball Highlights

Several people asked for a video of Chase's game-situation shooting, so we put together this video of about 5 or 6 games of Chase's playing days at the University of Puget Sound, Washington.

If you want to get recruited, we can put together a highlight video that we will add to our easily searchable database on our other channel, ShotScience Searchlight (http://www.youtube.com/user/Searchlight Sports). College coachs and scouts will have free access to view your talents and you are able to easily send your video to coaches via email. Contact Casey Curtiss at Casey(at)westvalleybasketball.com

Chase's Collegiate Career:
-NCAA Division III Basketball All-American (2005-2006)
-First Team All-Northwest Conference (2004-2005 and 2005-2006)
-All-Northwest Conference Team (2003-2004)
-Univ. of Puget Sound Male Athlete of the Year (2004-2005 and 2005-2006)
-Career high 275 3-pointers for UPS
-Four Year Team Captain
-Started and played every game from 2002-2006
-Finished career playing for the U.S. National Team in Australia 2006

The Ultimate Finishing Drill (Finish like Shaq, Dwayne Wade, Kobe) -- The Mikan Drill

This week we're taking a look at a drill that is the key to finishing shots around the basket, whether they be layups, put-backs, or finishes from post moves. This drill is called the "Mikan Drill" and has been used by everyone from Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to Shaq because it will get you comfortable using either hand to put the ball in the rim. Even though this drill is classically thought of as a "Big Man" drill, we believe that it is for all players, especially if you plan on taking the ball to the hoop.

The keys to this drill are: -Footwork -Keeping the ball high -Putting the ball in the Corner of the Box -Have your hand behind the shot -- Mini hook

If you put the time in with this drill, you'll be amazed at how your finish in and around the basket will improve and with either hand!!

Thanks Mr. Mikan!!!

As always, looking forward to your comments and success stories! Thanks!

--Tom

Get Perfect Shooting Arc!!! -- Ask Coach Contest -- How to shoot a basketball

Do you have a question about Basketball that you want answered?

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Today's question comes to us from Shreddocaster and is about the proper arc your shot should have to increase your shooting accuracy. These tips should help you visualize the way arc affects your shooting and, with a tweek or two, get you shooting lights out!

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This is the fourth response video in a series where we will take a question that you guys submit to us and turn it into a video response from us the following week. All you have to do is submit a question in the comments here or in a video response attached to this video. We'll go through all the questions and choose the one we will tackle for the following week's video.

We will be especially interested in Video Responses because it will give us a chance to feature your video on next week's episode, so please consider recording yourself asking your question and attaching it here. We'll probably choose our featured question by next Friday, so submit your videos ASAP!!!

The question can be about anything Basketball and we'll do our best to answer it. Try to narrow down your topic so we can fully cover it in our response.

There will be a new episode about every other week, so please don't give up on your question.

Special thanks to Taylor for demonstrating great shooting arc! He's got it down so well that he had a hard time shooting the flat shots!

Love to hear from you!

--Tom

Want to Break Ankles?!? -- Chase's Crossover Dribble Blog -- How to Shoot a Basketball

Have you ever wondered how to cross your defender over so hard that you break his ankles?

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This week Chase discusses how to properly execute a crossover dribble, which if executed correctly is nearly indefensible.

Just so you know, there are many more ball handling/dribble videos coming and, of course, tons more videos on all things basketball!!

We look forward to all of your comments! Thanks so much for all the support! We'd love to get a video response from one of you!

See you next week!!

Be sure to check out our website:
http://www.shotscience.com

and Chase's site:
http://www.shotscience.com/Tulsa

-Tom

Footwork for Shooting? -- Ask Coach Contest -- Shot Science Basketball

Do you have a question about Basketball that you want answered?

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Today's question comes to us from brozors and is about the footwork philosophy we use for shooting off the dribble and the pass. These tips should help you be more stable and balanced as you go into your shot.

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This is the third response video in a series where we will take a question that you guys submit to us and turn it into a video response from us the following week. All you have to do is submit a question in the comments here or in a video response attached to this video. We'll go through all the questions and choose the one we will tackle for the following week's video.

We will be especially interested in Video Responses because it will give us a chance to feature your video on next week's episode, so please consider recording yourself asking your question and attaching it here. We'll probably choose our featured question by next Friday, so submit your videos ASAP!!!

The question can be about anything Basketball and we'll do our best to answer it. Try to narrow down your topic so we can fully cover it in our response.

There will be a new episode about every other week, so please don't give up on your question.

Special thanks to Zen, Taylor, and Daniel for clips of them demonstrating great footwork! Thanks Guys!

Love to hear from you!

--Tom

Creating Space to Score!! Chase's Blog -- How to Shoot a Basketball --

Have you ever wondered how to create space so that you can shoot over or slip past the defense?

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This week Chase discusses how you can create space, which will allow you to get your shot off or, to drive to the hoop. It may seem counterintuitive, but you can do this by closing the space between you and the defender. This sets off a chain-reaction that develops into a "mini close-out" situation; deadly to the unsuspecting defender!!

We look forward to all of your comments! Thanks so much for all the support! We'd love to get a video response from one of you!

See you next week!!

Be sure to check out our website:
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and Chase's site:
http://www.shotscience.com/Tulsa

-Tom

Where do I put my feet?!? -- Ask Coach Contest -- Shot Science Basketball

Do you have a question about Basketball that you want answered?

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Today's question comes to us from tscho613 and is about where you should position your feet during your shot. These tips should help you be more stable and balanced as you go into your shot.

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This is the second response video in a series where we will take a question that you guys submit to us and turn it into a video response from us the following week. All you have to do is submit a question in the comments here or in a video response attached to this video. We'll go through all the questions and choose the one we will tackle for the following week's video.

We will be especially interested in Video Responses because it will give us a chance to feature your video on next week's episode, so please consider recording yourself asking your question and attaching it here. We'll probably choose our featured question by next Friday, so submit your videos ASAP!!!

The question can be about anything Basketball and we'll do our best to answer it. Try to narrow down your topic so we can fully cover it in our response.

There will be a new episode every other week, so please don't give up on your question.

Special thanks to Maggie Myall for allowing us to use her feet to illustrate the proper shooting stance. She'll be back in some of our next videos!

Love to hear from you!

--Tom

Get Your Legs Into It!! -- Ask Coach Contest -- ShotScience Basketball

Do you have a question about Basketball that you want answered?

Today's question comes to us from a baller named, Tess, and is about using your legs to generate sufficient power in your shot. These tips should help in increasing your range and, we hope, improve your overall shooting form.

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This is the first response video in a weekly series where we will take a question that you guys submit to us and turn it into a video response from us the following week. All you have to do is submit a question in the comments here or in a video response attached to this video. We'll go through all the questions and choose the one we will tackle for the following week's video.

We will be especially interested in Video Responses because it will give us a chance to feature your video on next week's episode, so please consider recording yourself asking your question and attaching it here. We'll probably choose our featured question by next Friday, so submit your videos ASAP!!!

The question can be about anything Basketball and we'll do our best to answer it. Try to narrow down your topic so we can fully cover it in our response.

There will be a new episode each week, so please don't give up on your question.

Love to hear from you!

--Tom

Performance on the Court (Yerkes-Dodson Law) Basketball Blog

How do I achieve Peak Performance on the basketball court?

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This week Chase discusses how you can achieve "Peak Performance" on the court by avoiding the extremes of excitability. This is illustrated in the Yerkes-Dodson Law of Arousal; a simple concept that makes a lot of sense.

This week we're also asking you to submit a Video Response of you showing us the two extremes of excitability and how they might affect your performance on the court. We'll feature the ones we choose on Chase's next blog, so submit your video response TODAY!!

See you next week!!

Be sure to check out our website:
http://www.shotscience.com

and Chase's site:
http://www.shotscience.com/Tulsa

-Tom

Ask Coach Contest!

Do you have a question about Basketball that you want answered?

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This is the first in a weekly series where we will take a question that you guys submit to us and turn it into a video response from us the following week. All you have to do is submit a question in the comments here or in a video response attached to this video. We'll go through all the questions and choose the one we will tackle for the following week's video.

We will be especially interested in Video Responses because it will give us a chance to feature your video on next week's episode, so please consider recording yourself asking your question and attaching it here. We'll probably choose our featured question by next Friday, so submit your videos ASAP!!!

The question can be about anything Basketball and we'll do our best to answer it. Try to narrow down your topic so we can fully cover it in our response.

There will be a new episode each week, so please don't give up on your question.

Love to hear from you!

--Tom

How to be a Leader on the Basketball Court

Do you want to be a Leader?!?

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In the first of Chase's weekly blogs, he discusses what it takes to be a leader on the basketball court.

If you have topics you want discussed, please submit them in the comments or leave us a video response. Also, we'd love to hear from you on this topic, so leave us a video response of your thoughts on being a leader or your personal experiences on the basketball court.

See you next week!!

Be sure to check out our website:
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and Chase's site:
http://www.shotscience.com/Tulsa

-Tom

Protecting the Basketball (The Box) - How to Shoot a Basketball Video Blog (Watch in HD)

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Protecting the Basketball - The Box

In this video, we're going to explore the concept of "The Box," which is an imaginary area on your body where protecting the basketball from the defense becomes more difficult. We will talk about why this zone of your body is prime for turning the ball over to the defense and also go into the methods you should use to maneuver the ball in and around this area. Knowing this simple concept can improve your offensive game exponentially.


Soon to follow will be Part 2 of "The Box" where we will explain how having the ball inside or outside of the Box will affect your defender in ways that will give you the advantage. This topic will also be explored in much more detail in an upcoming downloadable video on our website, so please bookmark us!

Be sure to check out our website:
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-Special thanks again go to Taylor and Zen!

-Opening clip is a great display of hustle and teamwork by Jason Foster, Chase Curtiss, and Josh Walker.

-All shooting clips are of our own Chase Curtiss.

Thanks so much for watching!

--Tom

Get Your Shot Off Quicker (Dip Rhythm) - How to Shoot a Basketball Video Blog (Watch in HD)

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How to shoot a Basketball - Quick Release

In today's installment, we're taking a look at how to get your shot off quicker; an important consideration when trying to shoot over the defense. Often we see players utilizing a method we refer to as "Dip Rhythm" to gather themselves as they go into the shot. This is a time costly method and a waste of ball movement. We believe a much better alternative is something we call "Up Rhythm." This alternative will greatly hasten your shot and give you a much better chance of avoiding the defense blocking your shot.

The key to "Up Rhythm" is not only in eliminating the dipping of the ball, but also in the footwork prior to catching the ball. We'll be exploring this very important topic in an upcoming downloadable video on our website, so please bookmark us!

Be sure to check out our website:
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-Special thanks to Taylor and Zen! They're great players!

-Opening clip is a spectacular dunk by our great friend Zack McVey.

-All shooting clips are of our own Chase Curtiss.

Thanks so much for watching!

--Tom

New Video: The Set Point going into the Shot with Chase

Hi!

  We have a new short video out with Chase going over how to hold the ball as you go into the shot, which we call the "set point."  Hope you like it!  We'd love if you go to YouTube and comment/rate on our page (here).  Thanks so much!

See you soon,

Tom