Precision Basketball Shooting
If you would like to have the confidence to mentally add 2 (or 3) points to the score whenever you let your shot fly, before it actually goes in (even if there is only one second left on the clock and your team needs the basket)...
And if you want to become a deadly bulls-eye assassin at the line (someone that the other team will be afraid to foul because you'll make them pay for it every single time)...
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"I GUARANTEE that you will develop a smooth, reliable shooting stroke in 4 weeks or less...and... after other people see your free throw precision, they might even accuse you of having hired a professional shot doctor to work with you." "And I WARN you to not become a ball-hog. When you develop a smooth, money-in-the-bank shot, you will be tempted to put up a shot every time you touch the ball. Sure, you might be able to make most of your shots, but your teammates will start getting lazy and become frustrated watching you put up shot after shot. A good shooter will alway involve his or her teammates in the offense." |
From:
Bill Dale
One-on-One Basketball Trainer
P.O. Box 492
North East, Md 21901
Dear Player,
If you are looking for a way to develop a smooth, reliable shot, then this will be one of the most important websites you'll ever find.
Hi, my name is Bill Dale, and for the last couple of years, I've been coaching players in my area to help them become better shooters - especially at free throws - in my one-on-one training clinics.
I've always been a basketball junkie, so I'll try to find anything new that'll help my game or help the players that I'm working with. I get a lot of DVD's, but recently I found one that blows away all of the other videos I've ever seen. It's called Swish 2 by Tom Nordland.
Tom has worked with NBA and college players for several years and he also travels around the country teaching his Swish Method to players and coaches. He was even called the "Jedi Of The Jumper" by a newspaper sports reporter in California a couple of years ago.
His "Swish" Method was introduced in his first DVD (The Original Swish), and it's a great investment for anyone who wants to improve their jump shots and free throw shooting.
His latest DVD, Swish 2, is an updated and expanded version of his easy-to-follow shooting system. Like I said, it is probably the best video I've ever seen on shooting. Why did he do a second DVD when the first one was also considered one of the best shooting videos ever? Well, he saw that players are still having troubles with their shooting, and coaches need a better, easier way to help these players.
You know that shooting (especially free throw shooting), is not as good as it could be these days. Just go to any game and you can see that a lot of shooters can't shoot beyond ten feet, and some players will even brick every free throw they take. Are you one of those players? It sucks to be a player who misses free throws all the time, especially when your team needs them the most. Let me ask you...
Your team is down by one point in the final seconds. You are fouled and can only make one of two free throws (tie game). The other team gets the ball back and races down court and somehow gets a tough shot to go in to put them up by two with only a couple of seconds left.
Your team runs a play to get a good look at the basket for a final game-winning shot, but again, in the chaos of the final seconds, you are fouled.
You step up to the line, trying in your mind to block out the loud cheering fans. You take the ball and go through your free throw routine, and let the first shot fly. It's good. Now you just need this second one to go in to tie the game.
The ref hands you the ball for the second free throw. After a couple of more dribbles, you put up your shot, and...
...BONK! The other team rebounds the miss and runs out the clock.
The buzzer goes off, and as the other team celebrates on the court, you and your team walk slowly to the locker room thinking about how this one got away at the end because of missed free throws.
This is a horrible feeling - not only for you, but for your teammates, too. You know you should never lose a game because of missed free throws. But it happens.
Maybe you've never been in this type of situation exactly the way I just described it, but I'm betting that you've at least missed some crucial free throws before...missed free throws that have helped to lose a game. I know that I have - a few times.
I remember one game in one of the leagues I was playing in (back in April of 1998)...There was less than a minute left and I had a chance to put the game away with 2 free throws after I was fouled.
I missed both!
We ended up losing the game in overtime because of that. Man, that was horrible. But I promised myself that I would become such a good free throw shooter so that type of thing would never happen again.
So I tried to find every kind of drill or practice routine that I could do that would help me become an "automatic" free throw shooter. Luckily, I found the Swish DVD and since then, through a lot of practice and testing different things, I've become "money" at the line.
And one of the most important things I learned (and you will see it, too) is...
A lot of coaches and instructors teach and write about how "good form" is important to shooting. But that is only a small part of it. As Tom Nordland explains in Swish 2, it all comes down to...
The same way. Every single time.
And you'll see how to do it in the Swish 2 DVD. Tom lays it out step-by-step so you can see how to get into a shooting groove.
You might be wondering, "Will the stuff in his DVD work for me?" Well, let me show you something.
Some of what I'm about to tell you might seem like total B.S. You might even think I'm talkin' trash. So I want to show you this video right now so you know I'm for real and you'll pay attention to what I have to tell you the rest of the way.
Here. Take a look...
Right Hand: 10 out of 10
Left Hand: 9 out of 10
If the video doesn't load for you, you can see it by going to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Us_yo6CEy3w
Now, a little background...
Once a week, I practice my free throws by shooting at least 50 in a row, and sometimes 100. I'm now at over 90% with my right hand. This is from practicing my whole life and focusing my thinking on ways to become a better shooter and from doing various drills (like the ones you are going to see on the Swish 2 DVD).
But I wanted to prove how good a training system this is for any shooter, so I decided to test it with my left hand (my opposite hand).
After Only My Fifth Day Of Shooting!
Before now, I've only messed around with shooting left-handed. I've never shot more than 5 or 6 free throws at a time left-handed, and most of those times, I was playing H-O-R-S-E. What I'm trying to say is that I've never seriously practiced shooting left-handed free throws before this.
Here are the results for the first couple of weeks:
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July 16th........................................16 / 50 = 32% July 23rd........................................24 / 50 = 48% July 30th........................................29 / 50 = 58% August 6th......................................71 / 100 = 71% |
As you can see, I was able to hit the 70% mark by the fifth week (actually, my fifth day of shooting - I only get to shoot one day per week). It's not as high as I want it to be, but I got there pretty quickly considering I only shoot free throws once a week.
It really felt weird the first few times I shot, even for the first couple of weeks. But the helpless feeling started to go away, and it's becoming more comfortable (as you just saw for yourself in that video).
Now, after watching the above video, you might be thinking, "yeah, but you don’t stand at the line and shoot ten free throws in a row in a real game," or, "in a real game, you will be a little tired when you take free throws because you’ve just been running up and down the court...it’s not like you can stand around and just focus on making free throws."
And you’d be right to think that if that's the only way that someone practiced. But there is a reason that you should spend some time shooting a lot of free throws in a row (as long as you do them the right way).
It's like when you are developing any other skill - you have to do it a lot so you can get comfortable with it and eventually master the movements until it becomes second-nature to you.
Anyway, you can see from the second part of this video (where I made 9 out of 10 shots) that I'm developing a smooth, reliable free throw stroke with my "weak" left hand. Yes, I had some shots that looked like they weren't going to go in, but they were still good enough to get the soft "friendly roll". You'll see that in the DVD, too - how to get these good rolls so even bad shots will find their way into the basket.
As for my normal right-handed shooting, I'm now at 90.7%. Since I started keeping track of my shooting back on March 6, 2004, I've made 4944 out of 5450 free throws. During that time, the lowest score I've had was 82 out of 100.
And for the past several weeks, I've been able to hit a total of 853 out of 900 free throws (94.7%). It feels automatic for me to step up to the line and put in these shots. And I believe you can develop into this kind of free throw shooting machine if you practice the right way..
Just imagine what you could do if you practice with the Swish Method several days of the week. If I can improve my free throw shooting with my "other" hand after just five days of shooting, then you should be able to improve with your regular hand in no time.
So, the bottom line to all of this is...
In my one-on-one basketball training sessions with players, I've spent the last few years teaching shooters how the get into "the zone". If this has ever happened to you in a game, you know that no matter where you are on the court, no matter who's guarding you, the hoop looks as big as the ocean and anything you throw up is going in! It's a certain feeling that every shot you put up is going to go in with a swish.(Pictured at right - two of my shooting students who won Second Place and Third Place in the area's annual Free Throw Contest).
In my shooting lessons, using the Swish techniques, my players have developed a reliable free throw stroke, and a method that helps them get into a consistent rhythm. You can teach yourself how to do this, too - with the Swish Method.
Even if you think you are already a "good" shooter, you can make yourself even better. Look, great players and shooters look for every edge they can get. Wouldn't it be great to never be in a shooting slump again? Or if you somehow did get into one, wouldn't it be nice to know that it wouldn't last?
For Jump Shots And Free Throws
The Swish Method has all you need. In it you'll see:
- The 3 essential qualities needed to master the flight of the ball
- How to get an "automatic" shot motion
- The 4 Keys of the Swish Method
- The "UpForce"
- A Constant Release
- Varying the Height of Your Shots
- Varying the Timing of Your Shots
- A simple step-by-step progression of the Swish Method
- Free Throw Fundamentals
- The proper way to "trigger" your free throws so that they go toward the rim with a soft trajectory (this will help you get those friendly rolls, so shots that looked like they should have missed will go in)
- How to develop "distance discipline" for your free throws
- How to practice free throws before a game
- A simple checklist that can help you relax, focus on the target, and execute the simple shot motion that can put the ball into or near the basket every time
- How to get rid of all the "interference" that gets in the way of great shooting
- How the proper state of mind helps you achieve and sustain great performance
- A discussion of: grip, stance, vision, set-point, shot release, and follow through
- 6 powerful and interesting shooting exercises to help you stretch and test your new-found skills
I want to be up-front about this...The Swish 2 DVD is about 2 hours long. It is not a DVD collection of just short, simple drills. If that's what you want, then this is NOT the DVD you should invest in.
But if you want to improve your shooting by training yourself with a tested process and by doing several specially designed drills, then this is the DVD for you.
So, please DO NOT invest in this package if:
...you think that you can just shoot around for 10 or 15 minutes a day without some kind of structure (there is a certain "process" for practicing jump shots and free throws - you must do things in a certain progression, step-by-step)...
...you think there is a "magic pill" for developing a nice, smooth shot at the line, or you believe there is something mysterious about being a good shooter...
...you don't like to try anything new, even if it will help you become a better player...
Please DO invest in this package only if:
...you understand that you must commit to practicing the fundamentals the right way...
...you know that there is no such thing as a "magic pill" that'll make you a good shooter without some effort...
...you are the type of player that looks for every little advantage that you can get, no matter how small...
...you have an open mind, and will try new things, even if it seems weird at first or it takes a while to get used to doing...
Even though everything I told you here should leave you with no doubt that this shooting system will work for you, I still want you to feel absolutely confident that you'll be able to use this to get a reliable jump shot and an "automatic" free throw shot. So I'm going to give you a guarantee so good, you'd have to be a "head-case" not to invest in this package.
I'm so confident that the Swish Method will help you become such a confident, reliable shooter, I'll buy back your package if it doesn't work. I know that you will be able to improve in four weeks or less if you do the routines that are in the DVD. But I will give you even longer than that...Practice these drills for six months. If after that time, you don't think that your investment was worth it, just return the package and I'll refund every cent of your money. I'll even give you a year to test it out. If, after 12 months of using this system, people don't come up to you and actually accuse you of having hired a professional "shot doctor" to personally work with you, you can return the package for a full, prompt refund. The only thing that I'll require after the 12 months is that you send me an email telling me how long you practiced with the Swish Method. That way I'll know that you at least attempted to improve. |
I don't think anyone else will offer to give you a 100% refund like this. If you are a serious basketball student like me, then you've probably bought several other books and videos for basketball drills. But have you ever been able to send them back if you weren't happy with them?
Usually, once you open a video or DVD, you can't return it, unless there's something wrong with the tape or disc itself. But if you think there's something wrong with the content, it doesn't matter - you're stuck with it. At best, some companies only give you 30 days to try it out.
I don't want that to be a reason why you don't give this a try. That's why I'll give you at least six months (even though it will only take a few weeks to really see and feel a difference in your shot) so you can take the time to learn how to shoot free throws and develop into a confident, reliable shooter.
Step Up To The Free Throw Line Late In The Game
With Your Team Desparately Needing Those 2 Points...?
Look, you and I both know that free throw shooting has been steadily getting worse. Now you can do something about it. If you improve at the line, even just a little bit, then you'll be a much more valuable player for your team. You can just imagine the coach putting you in at the end of games so you can be the "hero" that makes all the clutch free throws to win the close ones. Your team will be at an advantage in every close game that you play.
Plus, it just plain feels good to be able to go up to the line and sink 'em, shot after shot after shot. Even in practice, or when you are just shooting around at home, there is a certain feeling of pride you get when you are in a smooth rhythm swishing your free throws. It's just a great way to relax and have fun. And you can have this great feeling for the rest of your life once you master these skills.
So now you can do one of two things:
- Stop reading this, go back to surfing the net or go watch some T.V., and keep hoping that you will somehow become a good (or better) shooter, and pray that you are never in a situation where you are at the free throw line in a crucial moment of the game and your team needs two points,
Or...
- Invest in the Swish Method so you can become a confident and reliable shooter. You have nothing to lose (except more games, or more playing time, if you can't make free throws consistently).
Good Luck
&
Best Swishes,
Bill Dale
P.S. If you need to ask me any questions, my phone number is 410-620-2592. Please leave a message for me on my voice mail, and I'll return your call usually within 24 hours. Or you can email me at webmaster@shootingdrills.com.
P.S. #2 I will never rent or sell your name or personal information to anyone else - ever.
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Order Link YES! Bill, I want to become a smooth, reliable, "crunch time" shooter. So I'm willing to invest in Tom Nordland's Swish System. I also understand that I can get my money back if I'm not satisfied.  The Swish 2 DVD Other Swish Packages Available:  The Original Swish DVD  The Swish Package (with VHS of Swish and DVD of Swish 2)  The Swish Package (with DVD's of Swish and Swish 2) |
Why Studying The Swish Method
Is A Great Investment
I think you'll agree that this is a better-than-fair investment for something that'll change the way you play basketball forever. Think about these...
1. Earlier I talked about being in "the zone" - that great feeling that you get when all your shots are going in. If you've ever had that feeling, you know what a great thing it is. That's what'll happen with this Swish Method. Once you make these techniques a part of your normal shot, you can be "in rhythm" every game and whenever you step up to the line for free throws. Your shot can be virtually automatic. How much is that worth?
2. This system is designed in such a way that your new shooting touch will be "hard-wired" in your mind forever (like riding a bike - once you master the skill of precision free throw shooting, it will be a part of your game for the rest of your life). Once you put the Swish Method to work for you and you get into your "automatic" rhythm, all it takes to keep your "automatic shooting mechanism" charged is little "tune-ups". You'll see exactly how to do it.
3. And finally, you only have to invest in the Swish Method one time. Compare this investment with the yearly cost of basketball shoes. The average pair of shoes nowadays is $60 - $80. Some of these shoes even run up into the $140 range or higher! And you usually have to buy them every season. Learning the Swish Method is only a small fraction of that.
| "Bill...You have done a great job with communicating the different skills in the game of basketball. Morgan Wootten said, 'This is the bottom line: Are we doing all we can to make our players' sports experience as rewarding as possible?' It is programs like yours that can help our players grow even more! We count it a privilege to work with you and your program. In the future I will encourage my girls to come to your programs..."
- Athletic Director, Elkton Christian Academy (Elkton, MD) |
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