How YOU Can Shoot Like Steph Curry: Is It Even Possible???

The most complete, in-depth guide to Stephen Curry's shooting technique that you will find on the internet.
In this video I go over both the large and small details of Curry's shooting form, and how someone like you might be able to adopt them for your own game. As with any comparison to a pro athlete, you should probably start with limited expectations; if it was that easy, everyone would be doing it. That's not to say that you shouldn't try to better yourself, especially in the area of shooting. Being able to shoot has become the no.2 desired trait in basketball behind height. Enjoy!
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[@-ice_-icey1886]

this guy said “in depth” he legit did all the details i love this guy

[@_100Shottzz]

Fr

[@josephsingh5377]

You should make a video comparing curry's form as a rookie to His form now, it's quite different

[@ltsdeshawn]

Joseph Singh Good eye, I also noticed he lowered his set point in the 2014-2015 season to shoot from distance, more effortlessly

[@deshawnfrost7947]

@@ltsdeshawn aye i thought you was me😂

[@theflesh9005]

@@deshawnfrost7947 i thought I was trippin 😂

[@nycmarc_]

@@deshawnfrost7947 😂😂😂😂😂

[@wntrssldr]

from this comment to now its changed some more

[@sethcurry7393]

Why shoot like him when u can shoot like me.

[@minhla7562]

Oh hell NO.

[@crazyconormcgregor1514]

Minh La well steph said Seth is a better shooter

[@youngobama8125]

josh kiser we all know that's not true look at the stats smh

[@selassieaspen9940]

Seth Curry lol agreed

[@surenderfn]

Heck no Seth

[@trevorgbuckets5791]

One of the best basketball videos of KZbin (hands down, no joke). Please keep this series up!

[@ramon.oliveira]

Exelent, The best analysis and explanation of KZbin, superb!

[@omarn.6215]

What a great video! Specifically the section on loading the hips/knees/ankles while raising the ball. Figuring out the optimal way to load and unload my hips was the single biggest key to my shot. I find no one discusses this because its such a complicated topic. But this is a great primer to get started with.

[@omarn.6215]

Excellent observation by "Emmanuel". You won't be Steph, so why bother improving at all? LOL Sage advice! LMAO

[@duckielee2513]

First thing, good video, I think you should get more Subs. Second thing, I notice is that Curry got a solid metal form of his upper body. When he shoots or after he shot, his upper body includes his neck/head/chest etc keep well stabilized which allows his shoot posture constant throughout the entire release process!

[@samuelwilbanks9184]

Thank you for making this video! I was shooting outside on my basketball goal today and before I've even heard of this video I tried to do what a lot of coaches say which is keep your elbow underneath the ball and your palm pointing straight at the rim but it just causes to much tension for me and when I didn't do that and when I didn't shoot like that I would make a lot more of my shots

[@macmillerfan]

can u do a joakim noah and andre roberson form breakdown? maybe stephen a smith as well.

[@PavementsChase]

LMFAO

[@davidfong7848]

Bringing the ball up to your shooting pocket while loading feels weird at first but it helps the ball not slip and it keeps you from having a pate release and most importantly for me it makes you really flick your release the way Steph does giving you maximum touch.

[@audiomystic]

Killed it here. Steph probably has one of the hardest shots in the world to replicate. So many moving parts. Especially his unique hand placement. I think his hand placement allows him to catch really quickly with no adjustment. My guess is he got the habit of pulling back the off hand just to make sure it doesn't get involved in the shot.

[@CHRISTIAN-fq4et]

Miles Roberto it is really hard to replicate but my hands and wrists are a lot like his where it's comfortable to place my hands on kinda the side of the ball and barely rotate it when I release it

[@CHRISTIAN-fq4et]

Miles Roberto and yes it took me awhile to pull back my off hand, but he does use a flick that still interferes with the shot but in a good way and you have to hold your guide hand back when you release it

[@paulnfriends8464]

Miles Roberto I can replicate his shot actually he has two different two different jumpshots

[@cynkauvanyau2059]

So Kobe and MJ who have big wingspans, have shots easier to replicate? I mean, putting the ball in front of the eye is much easier than above your head; keeping your elbow straight vertically is more difficult than curry s elbow. Why is Curry s form the most difficult one? It is much more natural

[@cynkauvanyau2059]

Paul n' Friends I think the difference is that he jumps higher or not, upper body remains the same

[@TheCordero91]

Thank you for making this video🎥📹📼

[@jgoogle4256]

Lol so many things discussed here come naturally... I used to think I had a huge backyard lean in my shot but it turns out it's exactly what you mentioned, where my upper body stays the same as my lower body sweeps forward... In short, don't try to force these things, just get the fundamentals down. I hope nobody makes a deliberate effort to do everything in this video... It's mainly informative and, as a guide, supplemental to most others. Thanks for making this

[@jgoogle4256]

Backward*

[@bullit199]

Wow, very detailed analysis. One suggestion: use phantom cam footage from the NBA channel to get super clear slow motion footage of Curry shooting.

[@JDNO27]

I've seen this video a couple of times and tried to implement some of Curry's techniques in shooting. The hand placement of the ball and the thumb flick works for me very well. The only thing that doesn't work for me is the way Curry jumps (his base). He did say in the video that techniques Curry uses works for him but may not work for us, so I'm gonna say that this video is 100% ACCURATE and LEGIT.👍👍

[@emmanuelenyinwa1443]

Great, great, GREAT video. The best of it's kind on KZbin. Thanks, and keep up the good work. I'm definitely subscribing.

[@celtics3433]

Great video keep it up 👍

[@2beast1234]

Good video it touched on a lot of things but man I really needed more on the off hand I sometimes struggle with that, so can you do a video about his off hand. But good video

[@louisgonzalez86]

Great Video 👍

[@nattosanto6033]

Good video and comments on Curry shot

[@arthurrich61]

Nice break down...rather I move from the Bay or not still a Warrior fan

[@samuelwilbanks9184]

Again thank you for making this video! it helped me to shoot like him and most importantly shoot whatever makes you comfortable

[@charlesfisher1708]

Thanks man my shoot feels smooth and effortless thanks to you

[@notadam3985]

Old but his hand placement is really cool because it's essentially the same as it would be off the catch, which is why they're at polar opposite ends of the ball. That's why he can catch and shoot so easily

[@dark_angel6226]

Nice vid love u bruh

[@josephsingh5377]

This video came out just in time! Thanks, very well done

[@abdumuminkhan8268]

Joakim Noah shot tutorial please!

[@jack-zx1hu]

Abdumumin khan lmaooo

[@tayoUSAkanAYETOROkan]

i think u will find it in the Noah's ark,feel free lol

[@Dan-zi9oq]

na bruh i can teach u rn so deadass just flail both arms and flick both hands like ur diving into the 8 foot area of a swimming pool ur welcome

[@sjv7301]

Dan lmaooooo

[@illlanoize23]

Abdumumin khan fuck that

[@leroygreen4496]

Excellent.

[@johncraftenworth7847]

larry bird actually used some power from his left hand in his shot, thumb flick, and was probably the greatest all court shooter of all time (not 3 pt, but probably had way more potential there, he didn't grow up on that and it wasn't a part of nba offensive philosophy to a great extent in his era, it wasn't emphasized in games or practice)

[@DG-eg6wx]

"Until you start to approach that *volume* why would you expect to approach his level of performance" a short statement that can help you in many ways

[@brettwinstead]

Excellent video with perfect analysis! Good job

[@1xxicecatxx1]

Correction to what is said in the video - 8:12 curry for a fact does not flex his wrist when shooting he keeps in floppy (as shown @ 9:12). He said this in his masterclass shooting. But this video fucken breaks down alignment and shooting mechanic far better than a series that cost $149.99

[@theartofcompetition5965]

you said about him being more comfortable with his hand placement at 7:00 and perhaps but i think a bigger reason is because it creates more stability off the dribble wich you actually mentioned earlier with the kobe example

[@theartofcompetition5965]

you should make a video about how he shoots when heavily contested, wide open, off the dribble, close range, and mid range. i noticed he shoots significantly different in every situation.

[@c-dizzle3938]

he doesn’t, it’s mostly when it’s heavily contested he jus releases faster

[@theartofcompetition5965]

@@c-dizzle3938 well there must be some difference at different ranges where is the extra power coming from when you move back?

[@hotinyeung2556]

I like your analysis. Can you do one on KD's shots?

[@chickendolo4437]

Can you make another video on Stephen curry but on his release like how his arm moves and how his arm extends from his setpoint to his follow through

[@stupidaf4529]

the left hand pull back after release is so that his body starts rotating to turn away from the shot and look at the crowd or opposing bench

[@youngsauce2367]

it worked for me

[@zdmfg9335]

Great video. I've been wondering lately why players like Klay Thompson and CJ McCollum excel with slightly stiff, minimalist jumpshots. My question would be: "How big of a factor is simplicity regarding jumpshooting?" That could be an interesting video topic

[@ScotShotBasketball]

I like that suggestion

[@audiomystic]

Fluidity matters too man. Some people are uptight. Gotta do what works for you. Klay's shot is actually really complicated tho. He has a mobile shoulder and wrist to allow his perfect alignment.

[@theartofcompetition5965]

i was thinking that as well when i was practicing klays style vs currys style. klays felt very simple. i realized while imitating klay that he shoots similar to kevin love dipping down to the chin chest area.

[@simonanderson4858]

Klay's style works for spot up shooting. Curry is the greatest shooter ever in part because he can flow into so many kinds of shots, including off the dribble. His fluidity is essential for that

[@cwynn4802]

@@simonanderson4858 well Klay’s shot works off the dribble, it’s very similar to booker’s, curry’s shot is much less versatile as it’s more difficult to create separate on dribble pull ups and fades with it

[@iz_yaboii]

i think the purpose of that flick is to slighty push the ball to right before he shoots it since his shooting hand is facing left. Notice that the flick comes before the shot.

[@jedrictawat5565]

Nice Video Men! Can You do Kobe Bryant Shooting form? Please

[@lukelio2389]

thank you

[@blacklist4502]

You left little details out about his shooting form about how he angels his feet to align his hip towards the basket and if im not mistaken curry also does a small jump forward while shooting in games.

[@ShiftyJekky]

It is possible but what feel comfortable for you u use it. My form is Stephen Curry it what feel comfortable for me and I never miss

[@VinayGupta-rj5qf]

Earned a subscriber

[@infernoyt7400]

Do you think you could make another one of these except deeper information

[@Nihilistttttt]

My theory is that Curry’s off hand is just a follow through type thing and his thumb doesn’t affect his shot. My main reason is that if his thumb was really flicking the ball his off hand or palm would rotate towards the rim like kyrie. He really just tucks his thumb it’d be hard to push the ball just using your thumb without rotation in the hand.

[@kimbertumen4382]

Holy cow i was thinking about that.

[@god_fc3910]

This video is good

[@NahUh8]

I agree I tried everything but did not increase my accuracy that much but I got significant muscle memory with ut

[@peterlisk3802]

This video has helped me so much thank you

[@bradenvail3097]

Do you have a video on how you can develop your own one motion jumpshot? Like the key components that one motion shooters like Curry use, but how you can take those components and make your own form? That would be a great video

[@jez9206]

Shoot whatever is comfortable for you. And yes it's fine to take some things from Steph and other great shooters. Trust me it works. Just got to put in quality reps

[@wuwuisaac]

Why one motion?

[@theartofcompetition5965]

its fairly simple just imagine your shot pocket is your set point.

[@theartofcompetition5965]

actually after further study steph curry is not a one motion shooter. if you watch him shoot in slow motion you will see his stops the upward motion of the ball right about his eyebrow. the only true one motion shooter is someone like shawn marion. which he shoots from his shot pocket.

[@caydenrgarrett]

@@wuwuisaac it’s in the name, fluidity

[@itzshft]

I shoot exactly like him, Im just not as good, but i learned sooo much from his form.

[@lottakeyss]

You sound dumb

[@Lucifer-qt1yp]

he struggled wit his shot at first

[@aleksj1719]

Steph is just that much of a good shooter that we have to resort to analytics like this just to shoot "like" him not exactly like him just similar to him

[@mike5861]

eh I only got one question does the ball height matter? im having problems with arc and i realize im over shooting the arc. my arm, however, goes lower than currys on the followthrough, limiting the height because I cant force my arm to go higher. I also need to know if I need to sway or not. I used to hit 80/85 when I was off balance and swayed from 3 point from freethrow region... no joke, but it changed a little. Then I hit around 70/85 when it felt I wasnt shooting, but my arms felt really comfortable. Now I'm at a point where I cant make 30, because of constant airballs because of followthrough problems and wrist flick. It kinda feels forced. any help?

[@charlesfisher1708]

I subscribe to your channel

[@TheDownbeatruler]

No one ever talks about Vision when shooting. I think this is a key factor. I think Lonzo is left eye dominant which is why he shoots weird. Overall vision quality has to be a factor. Tiger woods go better after if got laser eye surgery. I don't have stats on this but I am sure it is true.

[@davidlaidsshoulders3854]

My main basketball skill is being able to shoot exactly like him before I even knew who he was , I just gotta figure out how much strength to put into the ball 😤

[@schastain1988]

My theory is that the guide hand arm is going backwards because he’s using his guide hand to create resistance. Like a catapult. His guide hand is being used for more than just holding the ball. Force is being pushed in reverse of the shot. The arm goes backwards because it’s pushing that way. And his shot flicks through with more power and spin. I’ve experimented with it a bit myself and it really brings out a truth that it’s not all legs. Yes legs must be timed right. But there is also a great deal being done from the release.

[@Etzih]

For me the biggest secret here is how he manages to rotate his shooting palm still having the ball go perfectly straight. The way he tilts his head at his set point might have something to do with it.

[@Ben-km1cr]

I don't think people realize that it's mainly about repetition not just form

[@ti84satact12]

Its both. There are many ball players who have put up lots of shots but are no where near as accurate as Steph. Hell i've probably put up as many shots as Steph but I know I've ingrained some really bad habits.

[@cynkauvanyau2059]

Ice In My Veins do you really think Curry practises jump shot the most in the history of NBA? I mean, half the NBA players work hard on jumpshots. Not every one shoots well

[@audiomystic]

Mind muscle connection, visualisation, genetics, and belief too!

[@tscmph]

its not just practice, its practicing correctly, as in correct mechanics and movements. if you practice wrong you won't be good, simple

[@rambosexy2009]

Ice In My Veins Smartass. 😂😂😂😂

[@toshinya80]

i shoot like him within 2 points range but if i wanna shoot 3 i must use his half court1 motion to push my ball foward

[@amurz3594]

I just realized in 2k23 and I'm sure other 2ks he uses that exact form because nba players go to the studio and wear a suit to be in the game.

[@squill1am]

I have an idea for a video you could make: show the reasons that Magic Johnson became a better 3 point shooter from the beginning to the end of his career

[@ScotShotBasketball]

I like that suggestion

[@dannyfeiste8715]

Scot Shot Basketball how do you get NBA footage w/ getting sued.

[@ScotShotBasketball]

Hire the best lawyers

[@ethanh4016]

Scot Shot Basketball Hahahahaha

[@carlhorl]

While bending my knees forward my upper body leans back a little bit, does anyone know a fix for this?😊

[@iggy3346]

I have his shot but a split finger release my hand inline with my elbow and more like a 55 degree angle

[@damem9715]

He rings his hand back because he was taught not to flick the ball off with his off hand thumb

[@phantomdancer3279]

i finally figured it out...its not the thumb becuase he still flicks it and thumb flicks are pretty common and they work for alot of players. its the fact that he tilts his feet in such a way that his shooting shoulder is abit ahead of his other one which, a big reason his shot is that smooth and he can go 45 degrees with his elbow.

[@jajahardy9529]

Can you please do a video exactly like this for Kyrie Irving?

[@lorr3three199]

I need help I'm used to my hand behind the ball I'm trying to get 2 hands on the side I can't get it to do it unless I adjust my hand while ready to shoot

[@jackheynes511]

Damn that’s a lot of details

[@jackheynes511]

@Emmanuel Awosusi what does that have to do with me saying that’s a lot of details

[@jackheynes511]

@Emmanuel Awosusi alright, I get it

[@jackheynes511]

@Emmanuel Awosusi that doesn’t make sense

[@AustinAntonio]

1

[@LikeABO5532]

Do the same video with Paul George from the 2016-2017 season or after he was injured

[@nappa1893]

Anyone know if stephen locks his arm & elbow when he shoots ? I find it gives more power but I get elbow pains afterwards.

[@ScotShotBasketball]

He locks it briefly. If your elbow hurts then either don't lock it as hard, or ice that shit after you play.

[@rohanwalia1546]

When Steph Curry brings his knee forward in front of his foot, do you only do that in catch and shoots or always.

[@TheNogger01]

Alway, closer = less farther = more, sweep and sway search it up

[@eme120ep]

It’s comes naturally don’t force it

[@Daxzter]

I changed my off hand to something similar to steph curry´s and I hit 8 27ft jumpers in a row.

[@TalmadgeDarden]

Learn to like yourself and not try to imitate someone else because everyone is truly different from physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual qualities!

[@cmack17]

Love the video. However, Derrick Rose does not jump "several feet" off the ground during jumpshots.

[@jessjess1903]

Best shooter ever.

[@Eliasysidroramirezjr]

Thanks Scott you're a fucking badass

[@shaoisawkward]

does curry use thumb flick??

[@MindBodySports1]

You make great videos bro in due time we will do a collab just let me get my weight up!!

[@CroKillerHD]

I have really bad rotation on my shot. About 5 months ago I use to have a thoumb flick so bad that it looked like I shot 2 handed shot. I worked all sommer and now my shot look inproved but I still have bad rotatiom. On a mid range shot most of time there is a rotation ( not always), but on a three pointer i just cant get rotation, its a dead ball or side spin. any tips

[@yiebs3172]

CroKillerHD flick your wrist and have all fingers facing down but don't have all of then touching each other some might touch but if all are touching it just throws the alignment off If you need any other tips just ask I have some keys I've been working on swell an my shoot is no elite NBA players shot but I bet I can shoot better than some NBA players

[@CroKillerHD]

+Adrian Garcia good tip but ive been doing that but I think my off hand doesnt leave the ball at the right time. I can throw one handed three pointer ( no offhand whatsoever) but when i shot with a off hand ball doesnt leave it at the right making have a side spin

[@yiebs3172]

CroKillerHD you should try various hand placements such as on the top on the side mid way try them out because for me what has worked so far is I've handled my off hand almost fully on top while my shooting hand has been under however I do utilize a little thumb flick but it how it works for me and how I'm able to shoot well just try variations as I stated already

[@CroKillerHD]

+Adrian Garcia will do, tnx for the respond

[@LegoDude568]

flick the wrist downwards toward the ground

[@samdeen95]

Can we get an update on this?

[@jellowfellow3929]

DO A MAHMOUD ABDUL RAUF SHOOTING FORM

[@malikclowers5170]

Do a video just like this on trae young

[@Jordan19309]

I am having a hard time making my shot constant they almost always feel different, any tips? I've shot about 50-100 shots a week over the summer, should I go up?

[@cameronesparza1364]

Jordan to fix this start closer to the basket and focus on your form and develop muscle memory. Gradually shoot further. Always warmup with shots inside. Shoot hundreds of shots a day and your shot will become more consistent

[@popbroke3505]

Jordan 50-100 shots is not nearly enough

[@Jordan19309]

jack, about how much?

[@ramialrefai5428]

Jordan 20,000

[@Santana3]

Jordan 300-500 shots a day.

[@rockjerr]

nice video man, i notice that curry doesnt jump foward. why doesnt he jump foward?

[@ScotShotBasketball]

He barely even jumps off the ground, giving him little time to move forward with his feet. Also, like I showed in the video, his upper body seems to counteract some of the forward lean he gets in his lower body, so I think this reverse motion limits how far his legs swing forward when he jumps.

[@generalciageneralcia-ny9un]

My name is curry B sombia Jr I am a basketball player and i want to learn how to shoot like curry

[@vishu339339339]

THE GODS HAVE ANSWERED

[@CRUMPET9]

Count how many shots he made in a row

[@infernoyt7400]

Hey I took Stephen Curry shooting form does it count?? 😂

[@tkj7120]

Do this for james harden too plz

[@user-dd3qi9uf7n]

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[@MrShredGuy]

How does he keep his wrist so relaxed and floppy?

[@lottakeyss]

Keep your wrist soft

[@imakecommentsonvideos6121]

0:10

[@TheSonictheplayer]

Can you do Kyrie Irving's please? And compare the both?

[@jgsource552]

Voioid u mean kyries handles?

[@TheSonictheplayer]

KING_ RaZdoT nah just a comparison of how they shoot. They both shoot slightly similarly but I want a video just showing these miniscule differences

[@delayte0133]

WHy do so many people want to copy a shot?! Guys you have to find and create your own shot, the perfect shot--for you !

[@thejungle5713]

what do you mean when saying vertical alignment when releasing please explain?

[@ScotShotBasketball]

The position of the following joints in space: wrist, elbow and shoulder. If you paused your shot at the moment of releasing the ball, are those three joints in a vertical line? That is vertical alignment.

[@thejungle5713]

Understood appreciate the feedback. And love your videos keep up the good work.

[@zayonwow2884]

First

[@kevinsutube1p528]

Damn he threw up a lot of bricks in that last minute of shooting

[@steamg417]

Explain Kevin Durant’s shot. He jumps pretty high while shooting.