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EPISODE · Dec 2, 2025 · 48 MIN

Is Form Shooting for Pros, Not Beginners?

from The Coach Dave Love Podcast · host NBA Shooting Coach Dave Love

In this episode of The Coach Dave Love Podcast, we challenge one of the most common assumptions in basketball development: that form shooting is a beginner’s tool.Coach Dave explains:Why traditional form shooting may actually do more harm than good for young playersHow certain pros can benefit from form shooting—when it's done with the right intent and designWhat coaches can do instead to teach mechanics without over-restricting explorationWe also answer a listener question about female youth players and the use of lower set points, and how to help players without locking them into habits they’ll need to break later.📖 Supporting blog: Is Form Shooting for Pros?🎧 Got a question you want featured on the show? Record a voice note with your name, location, and coaching role, and email it to: [email protected]

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In this episode of The Coach Dave Love Podcast, we challenge one of the most common assumptions in basketball development: that form shooting is a beginner’s tool.Coach Dave explains:Why traditional form shooting may actually do more harm than good...

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