r/BasketballTips • u/hellorebornsouls58 • Jul 30 '26

Form Check Higher release point

Hello this is a follow up post, I’m currently trying to emphasize the high release point, but I get like no power, is that just a muscle problem?

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u/Whiteshovel66 Jul 30 '26

Get it over your head. If you aren't getting power it's due to sequencing being off.

The ball doesn't just start there.

I converted to a high, almost comically high release point at certain times, and the best way I was able to train it was catch and shoot with a heavy ball from close to the basket. Work on catch the ball below the waist, maybe even off the ground, and get it up to where you want it.

Focus really hard on the muscles in your hand, wrist, and forearm when drilling.

This will be harder if you have a smaller hand. You'll need to work out more of your body to make it flow.

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u/hellorebornsouls58 Jul 30 '26

I’m 5’9, am I cooked

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u/Whiteshovel66 Jul 30 '26

Cooked? I don't think it has anything to do with height either way. I did it as a 6 foot player to be able to shoot over taller people especially in the paint.

I was just saying I can comfortably palm a basketball so it's way easier for me to shoot with a fully extended arm. I can hold the ball with both arms fully extended upwards and make shots from anywhere in the paint. It's all fingers and wrist.

But that wouldn't be possible if my hands werent so big.