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How to shoot a basketball like a pistol Pete Maravich

Pete Maravich averaged 44 points per game for each of his three years at LSU. He was Player of the Year in his senior year. He’s the all-time leading scorer in NCAA history (by far). He amassed more than 16,000 points in the NBA. He was selected to the All-Star team for several years, led the league in scoring once and was close several other times. Scored 68 points vs. the NY Nicks in 1977. Pete Maravich could throw basketball well.

Due to countless hours of practice, Maravich developed his main shot in conjunction with several trick shots, so that he could use either one depending on the situation at hand. His main blow, however, was incredible. Analysts have stated that if the three-point line had been around during his LSU career, he would have averaged 57 points per game. That means Pete shot frequently from long distances. So, one may wonder, how did Pete get so good?

Maravich gave several training seminars and camps in his career, and many of his shooting tips are still taught today. This article will cover some of those tips in the hope that any young player can enrich their game by practicing these techniques.

First, you need to be in control of the ball with your fingertips. You always grip the ball with your fingertips, not with the tips of your outer fingers, not with the palm of your hand. This provides optimal control over the ball not only when shooting, but also when dribbling. With good fingertip control of the ball, with your dominant hand on top of the ball and your supporting hand to the side, slightly bend your knees. This gives it a good balance. Then lift the ball over your head, with the elbow of your dominant arm directly in line with the basket. Remember to keep the ball left or right in both eyes when you have picked up the ball and are about to shoot. If your shooting arm is blocking the view of the basket from one of your eyes, you lose depth perception.

When you’re ready to pitch, make sure you’re throwing the ball in an upward motion. You are throwing the ball, not pushing it towards the goal. Stretch your legs for power and shooting. As you follow through, align your arm, hand, and index finger with the target. Make sure to shoot with a good arc towards the ball. This will increase the area of ​​the hoop where the ball can pass.

Those are the basic elements of any basketball shot. Pete Maravich also gave some great advice on visualization. When you practice, and when you are about to shoot, imagine a little green man in front of you. Imagine that you just shot and shook the goal with ease. As fun as it sounds, if you practice it long enough, it gives you an instant sense of confidence. It can work wonders when you’re on a losing streak.

The key to success in any sport is practice. Use the techniques found here and you are well on your way to playing “Pistol” basketball.

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