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athletes don't think about techniques when shooting

too much thinking and start second guessing. let the muscle memory take over. if you look at the top ten tennis and golf pros, do they have the same swing? is there a perfect swing? it's the individual physiology and biomechanics. ** Edited by Windows NT at 1/28/2026, 9:57:29 AM
Posted: 01/28/2026 at 09:52 AM ET
(In response to this post by HokieHill)

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My thoughts on our shooters....
HokieHill • 01/28/26 09:44 AM ET
It is INCREDIBLY difficult to change the shooting form...
GCHokie34 • 01/28/26 11:40 AM ET
Amazes me that players make it to college level with hideous form…
VTKev80 • 01/28/26 12:35 PM ET
"He shot with his right hand with the ball to the left side of his head"
Windows NT • 01/28/26 12:44 PM ET
One nitpick - I may disagree about the jumping in the box...
HokieHill • 01/28/26 11:59 AM ET
Again...we aren't talking about turning someone into Steph Curry
GCHokie34 • 01/28/26 12:07 PM ET
I thought the other day, Neo should take the fadeaway out of his arsenal.
Femoyer Hokie • 01/28/26 12:37 PM ET
BTW - enjoying discussion - appreciate your responses....
HokieHill • 01/28/26 12:13 PM ET
Agree, and I would add finishing with a consistent release point**
Hoke • 01/28/26 11:47 AM ET
I agree - they are what they are - but
HokieHill • 01/28/26 11:46 AM ET
N/A
HokieHill • 01/28/26 12:08 PM ET
In a perfect world with unlimited time, sure...
GCHokie34 • 01/28/26 11:52 AM ET
I agree with you - I'm not communicating well....
HokieHill • 01/28/26 12:20 PM ET
#5 is the issue for both Shutt and Neo. Shots are pancake flat. Of . .
MidloHokie • 01/28/26 11:37 AM ET
Need to hire you for the physical techniques and me for mental techniques &
Stech • 01/28/26 10:25 AM ET
Yep - MY calls it a rut...
HokieHill • 01/28/26 10:30 AM ET
Hate ain’t great, it just helps to debilitate!! Dumbest thing ever for it!!
Stech • 01/28/26 10:47 AM ET
Good points. Should be made with each guy at each practice. **
George Baylor • 01/28/26 10:02 AM ET
athletes don't think about techniques when shooting ◄
Windows NT • 01/28/26 09:52 AM ET
This seems part of Neo's issue. Sometimes he almost appears . .
MidloHokie • 01/28/26 11:39 AM ET
imo neo has a nice shooting stroke
Windows NT • 01/28/26 11:44 AM ET
Zactly. Pull the trigger!!! I think his brain is getting the way :)**
MidloHokie • 01/28/26 12:18 PM ET
Young players should be taught proper form to build good muscle memory
HokieHill • 01/28/26 09:59 AM ET
but you're saying all should have the same technique. which is incorrect**
Windows NT • 01/28/26 10:00 AM ET
Consistent technique or form is more important than perfect technique.
wwhokie1 • 01/28/26 10:32 AM ET
Agree completely...
HokieHill • 01/28/26 10:38 AM ET
like any sport esp golf, consistency is the key
Windows NT • 01/28/26 10:33 AM ET
I'm not - but the 5 things I mention are part of every good shooters form
HokieHill • 01/28/26 10:27 AM ET