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In a perfect world with unlimited time, sure...

But I promise you that if you had 5 min with someone you'd be better off aligning what they currently do shooting-wise than breaking their shot down and building it back up This is why the NBA has more shot changes than college. That's their job. There are no restrictions (or way less) on the amount of time you can spend teaching. You simply don't have time to do proper teaching AND get everything else taught that you need to teach Mike Young has turned around a double digit number of shooters in his VT career from PJ Horne to Justyn Mutts to Keve Aluma. And they've all had wonky shots, but he leaned into what could make them consistent. With unlimited hours could they have been better? Sure. But trying to teach them proper form would have only yielded results not worth the time ** Edited by GCHokie34 at 1/28/2026, 11:53:46 AM
Posted: 01/28/2026 at 11:52 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