The Steph Curry Shooting Secret No-one is Talking About

[@ScotShotBasketball]

A few people are pointing out that ProShot described something similar in a past video - I never saw it but I believe what you're all saying. However, I'm sure I have some new angles on the movement pattern, especially regarding Curry specifically. Either way, enjoy the entire video and let me know what you think of this technique in the comments 👍

[@ChaosBLINK1]

Scot Shot Basketball hey please see my videos and judge if curry and i have similar jump shot from set to release point. Thanks!

[@shadow_5519]

Scot Shot Basketball can you explain this thumb flick thing

[@coleclarke8098]

Scot Shot Basketball .

[@kash1111111]

Scot Shot Basketball I shoot with the thumb flick I’m 38 and never knew curry did it.. but there is also one other player that I found that does the same thumb flick as I did and curry does.. Kenny smith !

[@elfuego464]

Scot Shot Basketball Report on somthing better..trying to change you're voice

[@gokuu96]

I tested this technique after this video. It's really ingenious and verry effective for getting power and accuracy. It's hard to do consistently.

[@Kejoho17]

if you don't like it that much try something else everyone is different success bro

[@umairlatif8000]

Dumbass. He’s not saying he’s forcefully copying it. He simply tried the technique out.

[@animate-tionlegostudio1408]

You need better right arm forearm angles and a lesser thumb flick

[@quartercarter9434]

He probably doesn’t even think about this it just happens

[@ScotShotBasketball]

Yeah I said that - "whether he does so intentionally or not" - I also think it's more exaggerated in this shootaround compared to a standard workout because he was feeling particularly relaxed and loose on that day

[@bossmane4799]

Scot Shot Basketball bro he can just shoot its that simple.. Its a gift has nothing to do with his mechanics.. We could copy him step by step.. And we still wont make them like he does.. Its god given

[@MarcoPoncedeLeon-c9p]

Quarter Carter shit happens too!

[@junjun7487]

Hey guys,I'm from puerto rico,so my bad if I explain myself badly,I got a friend that plays professional basketball here in PR,and I used to practice with him and he is automatic from 3pt,and he teached me this trick,he used to tell me that I need to put my off hand in my follow trough,like that flick,instead of take out the off hand just use it without touching the ball.

[@अनंत_पांडे]

Yeah ...Nobody thinks about this

[@lucaberkerykelly1582]

I also do this , the added spin and power really helps when shooting from deep and makes shots more effortless. That said , it is more of a habit from a young age than a science , I'd recommend just sticking to your natural jumper and only making small changes .

[@ballislife2351]

For anybody watching this video thinking their shot is about to be great 😂 it Don’t matter what “secret “ unless it makes the ball automatically go in you still have to put in the work and repetition

[@lininsuleiman7024]

ballislife2351 factsssss comin from an a hooper

[@mybaldspot6740]

Facts. You can have the most awkward release in the world but when you put in the time to get it to go in to the hoop you good. Unless its not working lmao

[@MalrickEQ2]

Look, I played basketball in 2nd grade, I KNOW what I'm talking about. This will make you the BEST of all time (besides Lebron)!

[@ajcohen100]

Plus self confidence, Curry has so much self confidence in his shot, that his brain won't let him think anything but: it's going in.

[@selassieaspen9940]

mybirdcansing I have the same thing I chuck anything up because I feel like I can

[@jonathanyoung7067]

The reason the hands come together is due to him turning his feet after releasing his shot. His feet are not pointed at the basket, they are actually turned roughly 30 degrees to the left. By turning his feet, he is allowing his shooting arm to maintain perfect middle alignment with the middle of the hoop. Turning his feet turns his shoulders which lengthens his right arm compared to his left. The natural movement for his off hand is to touch his right shooting wrist.

[@madra000]

Is this science claim?

[@blackduck7902]

He raises the ball to his setpoint with his palm at the side so he has to rotate the ball right before snapping his wrists. The rotation adds additional power to his shot but makes the ball spin side-ways. He has to flick the ball with his left thumb to counter the side spin to ensure his shot goes straight explaining the weird positioning of his hands after making a shot

[@Anez007]

Reggie Miller also does this

[@WorldIsMine00]

Yep, just came here to say that

[@CrwdCntrl5.0]

Reggie smacks his wrists together

[@astorwainwright5158]

was about to say the same, the warriors also know this, check all the bench reactions after a steph curry shot, their gesture shows how curry shoots

[@MrFuchew]

good enough for me!

[@dlowheim]

Thank you..

[@BlackandWhiteOrange]

I have used a thumb flick for decades, and have subconsciously recognized the value of a lower set point. The big AHHA moment for me here is the angle of feet and body relative to the basket. I was a free-throw champion in the 90s, and was coached to be squared up in a set shot, so I will have to see how this change in angle affects my shot and range. Really great analysis, Scotshot. Thanks for these videos.

[@TeamLouisMovie]

pro shot shooting system actually talked about this saying that the off hand should stick to the right hand

[@user-qf7ym5vc7o]

tks so much for you videos, i train my Stephen Curry shoot form for a long while, a last few days, i just realize i was using my thumb flick and i could not get back to the normal form. Well, now it turns out to not so bad :)

[@RubbinRobbin]

I like the counteraction because in order for a counter of an action to work correctly, they both must be clashing at the same force toword the same point, the basket. It essentially does correct the alignment of the shot compared to a stiff left where the shooting arm may shift without correction.

[@phacha1503]

this is one of the follow tru Proshot taught. Pro shot has elevated the world on bball shooting

[@mike5861]

I also noticed something kind of odd, when he shoots, instead of keeping his elbow in a perfect line with his body while going up, or staying somewhat level his elbow kind of points a little bit outwards, then comes very far inwards, as you can see this from the back angle. From the front angle the ball makes a C shape across his body, ultimately ending with it lined up with his eye. It seems like this relieves shoulder tension.

[@ScotShotBasketball]

Yes, I’ve noted this in some previous curry breakdowns (How you can shoot like Steph Curry). It’s actually relatively common (Lillard is another guy who does it) despite what you always hear about keeping your elbow in - check out those videos if you want a breakdown of that phenomenon

[@KiyuukiRin]

lol I'm crossing my hands too. I don't know why as well, but it helps me to shoot straight

[@Eoghannnnn]

This is the only time that I've realized (because it's said in the video) that he uses his left thumb for extra shooting power ._. I've watched a lotr of "Steph Curry Shooting Breakdown" videos, but this is the only time that it is mentioned. Thanks a lot bruh! I hope I can apply it to my game.

[@johnbell1095]

IT WORKS IT WORKS FOR ME. I SUCK AT 3 AN I I JUST TRIED IT. AN WOW I MADE 2X AS MANY SHOOTS!! Love it!! I don't even have the hang of it yet.

[@JoshuaJohnson-hs8xd]

While what Curry is doing with his shot is amazing, don't try to copy it. Your shot should be unique and comfortable to you

[@jesuspi3ce]

Copied and worked

[@_jahson4272]

@@jesuspi3ce same

[@Icebasketboy]

Copied soft hand realise, crossed hands, low point realise, tilting my feet, doing dip, having both my hands on sides of ball before realise, doing little jump(early realise), and untucked(or how it called) elbow. So, I did copied it REALLY MUCH

[@frizzylowkee9053]

natural thumb flick shooters are great shooters, like curry and ray allen and more. i have a thumb flick too, i used to think it’s was bad but when i realized the greatest shooters do it i was happy.

[@VonKappallot]

That's what I always used to before I changed my form. I didn't know he did it too. It really does help if you are a one motion shooter

[@Big6ixman]

Fr makes your shot smoother i use the offhand touch

[@soundsbyel1421]

And object in motion stays in motion. You can see how much force he's using with his left hand. The thumb flick has a certain amount of force that reverberates in his arm his left hand looks like it intentionally goes over the top of his right forearm. It's a reflex.

[@simbalei888]

There is no secret to shoot the ball accurately. You shoot best with the form you have developed. Anyone would be more confident with their own shooting form, confidence is key. That I know as a player and a lover of basketball. 🙌

[@CheersToYou007]

Curry has developed perfect intimacy (confidence) with the ball.

[@Effectivebasketball]

Also his laces tight a bit more on the left side.

[@Zangetsu1435]

By directional consistency, that’s what follow through is.

[@benjiejuanitez1904]

i used to shoot in that kind of form using both hands to release the ball. the left thumb is a major factor. i thought it was awkward using that shooting form but i'm surprised that curry shoot like that.

[@sahandsoltanieh5186]

great point you made out there!!! I'd never noticed that the crossed hands, actually do something! nice to know now tnx

[@dicemaniii]

Using your left thumb gives support for the right wrist to be straight vertical with your nose. He on other hand uses it for more momentum. I used to do it. I actually learned from watching Chris Jackson who was the real shooting goat!! Exactly!!! COUNTERBALANCE

[@livingstone1974]

#fakks .... folks sleep on chris jackson most dont even know who he is.. they better study up. im 44 grew up during his flury

[@dathunderman4]

It's odd that the thumb flick is so frowned upon but yet so many of the best shooters to ever play used it in their shot. Curry, Reggie miller, ray Allen, kyrie Irving just to name a few... all of them use their left thumb to shoot the ball. It's funny cuz the same coaches who preach against it would praise ray Allen's shot form, not realizing that he was doing exactly what the coaches would be condemning, including the dip

[@tugul8888]

Tretch also not squaring ur feet is frowned upon when most of the best shooters don't do it as well

[@krabbykrabby8818]

@@tugul8888 That's frowned upon because it's terrible for your knees overtime.

[@mchamma14]

I've always noticed it but I figured it was just something he did when he is laid back in practice/shootarounds

[@ideasarepowerful-mickdemi9424]

In physics, I believe that /\ is technically straighter than |. In other words if you have a forward left motion and forward right motion of equal power, it should produce a straight line forward more often than a forward motion would. When sending something forward, a simple wind or even the air pressure from the spirals in the ball can move the ball to the side. But when you shoot both forward left and forward right simultaneously, I believe that the outside air resistance is even less. So you can balance 50/50 of left right motion, or you can balance 90/10 by applying 90% right with 10 power = 9, and 10% left with 90 power = 9. So Steph's left hand may be pushing the ball right, but because his off hand flick isn't driving as much force as his right hand is, he needs to counteract less left motion from his right hand. Steph is doing a bit of a 95/5 balance motion here. He's either doing 100% straight, or he's doing a bit of a 95/5 forward left right motion here as you suggest. I think there's a good chance he's applying /\ motion, and it's possible that players should be applying even more. Although figuring out how to balance that perfectly is so impossible that almost no one would ever even attempt it, which could be why we're seeing Steph be the only one who is trying it.

[@poorboi8093]

Also there is no energy gap from ur lags to ur hands when shooting like /\ but there is when Shooting straight, since the right hand can't fully control all that motion from it's feet to the right hand, I've noticed then when shooting without a ball for example a free throw, when both my hands touch each other and I get momentum from my feet and onto my hands it's so effortless and I can pick up on the energy and my hands are straight without even trying or thinking, while I tried just with my Right Hand, but it felt so off.

[@unnwas]

I've noticed that too, but didn't take it seriously cause he doesn't do that all the time. Anyway, great video man.

[@zhekhai3147]

The REAL secret to how curry shoots: HE BREATHES WHEN HE SHOOTS

[@ageduni742]

💯

[@zhekhai3147]

@Sebastian Smith just being sarcastic lol

[@4erockout798]

You’re actually on to something tho, Personally I found when you breath in when going up for the shot and breath out when releasing, helps a lot when you’re tired or farigued

[@BigBoss-rh8mz]

steph's mother and sister are/were both high level volleyball setters. anyone think this helped influence currys shot to some degree. the thumb and index fingers are very active when setting and, like you say in this video, curry seems to generate force from his off hand?

[@AlcoholicJhin]

I always shot like this without realizing it, until my friends pointed it out lol

[@JaMorant-x7t]

I’ve also noticed that his head tilts to the left a little because his set point is on his right eye, which blocks his vision. I have the same set point and do the same.

[@Hoons54]

Very interesting observation, you have a keen eye for this. Subscribed!

[@angelanguyen3372]

I do this and I found it on my own. I thought many people figured this out by them self already. Well that's cool.

[@malditoworstnigthmer6491]

I shoot like that to. It has power when you shoot its like a sling shot foot power + hand power = deadly 💀

[@tomjusttom8715]

I always do that with my left hand too I always try to fix it now that I've seen this I can shoot more comfortable

[@ongjolliber7840]

you are a smart coach for me

[@chrismcmanus1543]

I wish people would stop trying to find shooting secrets. There is no magic pill to becoming an elite shooter. If you want to become a great shooter then get in the gym and practice. Repetition makes perfect and it doesn’t come over night it takes YEARS. That’s how curry got to where he is today by practice

[@yallniggastrippin1839]

Dimez 1 Shooting form matters tho. Not saying you should copy anyone shot.

[@solomonjones8934]

I couldn't agree more, there have been great shooters that played in the NBA who did not possess textbook shooting form. Larry Bird comes to mind. No one can argue that Bird wasn't a great shooter.

[@IdfkRain]

If you can afford hiring a shooting coach you should my coach put me on this diet and workout he calls shoot for greatness and what i liked he didn’t try to just change my shot completely cause i shot with my thumb to give me power to shoot my shooting percentage increased by 6%

[@IdfkRain]

We were in the gym all summer and i cant wait to go back to get even better at shooting

[@markuyehara7880]

Personally, I'd argue that Bird's form is superior to what's normally taught because it mimics triple threat position and allowed him to easily alter his shot trajectory making it much harder to block.

[@ohyeahyeah6172]

Thanks this really helped a lot. I shoot with a thumb flick now because my main hand got injured recently so its not as strong and i can never seem to be consistent. Will try to put this in my shot.

[@BlackJeepConvertible]

Oh yeah yeah

[@nattosanto6033]

This is a good findings I shot with thumb flick now. And it gives much power and stability to my shot. The inward and outward forces are great findings. It is a great balancing tools when you shoot really long. On top of these, I also find something about eyes sight. The human eyes sight is deceiving. You should not aim at what you see.

[@vibe9155]

Thomas Uruma Fax,thought it was just me,thumb flick helps me tremendously and has helped increase my range.

[@nattosanto6033]

Vibe actually Larry Bird also use thumb flick. I started thumb flick when I watched Larry Bird footage few years ago. It helps me shoot with enough force with higher set point and it stabilises my shot at the same time. I guess if two of the best all time shooters are using it, it must be something really useful. I don’t understand why many shooters are not using it.

[@dylanlloydvillar7185]

Thomas Uruma i

[@foyo23]

Thank you very much! This really helped me!

[@izowashed]

Been copying his form for 3 to 4 years now lol. I got his stance and form exactly like that , and im been bombing 3s 😂

[@terryfolds8733]

Interesting video, keep up the analysis!! I have a slightly different theory and I think it has to do with biomechanics. I think steph is actually using his guide hand to push the ball so his elbow goes into alignment, and that he’s also pushing the ball back into his shooting hand a bit. This loads up his arm like a spring, and after he shoots his arms are just going back into his natural alignment, which is why he holds that position. The thumb flick may be more of a result of his hand following the ball more as a compensation for applying this added pressure, but you are probably right that he uses the thumb to generate power too. Someone like Klay may have his elbow on his shooting arm more naturally in alignment, which could explain his technique Keep the videos coming my man!

[@cedrickcyusaishema1104]

i have the same release its really easy to put power in it maybe why he has such amazing range

[@harrisonsmithart5576]

bruh this kid can shoot using many different forms thats why he's good. he just lets it fly and its going in

[@Jason-xl2wp]

Pro Shot shooting system taught this in one of their vids back in the day

[@Jaxwalkk]

The thumb flicking rlly helps

[@avisco01]

Nice shooting at the end of the video.

[@victorzamudio.23]

broooo all these last 3 years ive been shooting i noticed this off hand personally and it works but i kept trying to mimic currys shot but since no one did a video on this i just didnt use it but whenever im deep i use it

[@pr3cise_snipes128]

I tried this shooting method and I cant stop making shots

[@Kakashisawthat]

.. no.

[@thecashmerethinker]

Anyone who has really payed attention to Steph's shot knows he only does this with his off-hand during shootaround. He never does this during an actual game.

[@xyfusede.g7454]

That’s how I shoot when I’m playing around then I see this video and my mind is just like 😮

[@YTzaecapone]

I thought only I noticed that

[@pamelamelendez91]

Perfecto me interesa entrenamientos de posiciones 1 2 3 4 5 como son sus movimientos ofensivos y defensivos

[@amiyahmcadory4208]

Ok so what are u trynna say bout curry and if it is it’s not like he’s crossing his hands together that’s just how he shoots

[@Lucifer-ur3rg]

I shoot crossed like that

[@ssXFROSTY]

this is how i used to shoot when i was little before everyone kept touuching my shot

[@IAmTheRealKen]

When I started playing basketball, I ended up doing this naturally and I thought it was "incorrect" but I actually shoot just fine with it. If it works for Curry, it's probably not too bad.

[@quackquack446]

I think the crossed is like measurement if the ball doesnt aline with the crossed it will go right r left

[@raydenwhap3158]

I do this

[@jeebs9]

What people don't know is that Curry shot with two hands through out HS. His father rebuild his jumper from the ground up. That's why he wasn't recruited. Because it looked terrible.

[@nicks5658]

That's what I do when I play basketball. The reason why he does this could be bc his arm is tired or something, or he like when he shoots, he moves it to the right bc it makes more of his shots

[@rabb_itt_9747]

Hol up what? My hands cross and my shot is super inconsistent. Maybe i should thumb flick too?

[@TheGhost866]

Coach paul hoover from proshotshootingsystem was the first to talk about this ;)

[@maryhayden2068]

I tried this n made 62 3's out of 100..only made 6 before ever

[@bantunationtv828]

Uncle Drew also does this 👴🏾

[@htownboy2301]

It’s like he’s using his left hand as a sniper scope when he shoots and knows exactly where to aim

[@lovegames9644]

Dude don’t promote shit like this because you will fuck up kids shots. THEY WILL TRY THIS AND FUCK UP THEIR SHOT!!I have to ask can you shoot basketball?

[@tokensublime5315]

This is a dumbass fucking video

[@chrisaracena]

He better shoot like this in tonight's game!

[@ddave7026]

....

[@Enycbx]

Narrated by a non basketball player. Appreciate the video nonetheless.

[@ThatWrapperDude]

Bro you have way to much time on your hands. We all know there is magnets in the ball and rim

[@bernelledwards7281]

This works, don't forget he has his feet close together an don't jump high

[@CobraAquinas]

Excellent video, Thanks. I'm wondering if the pressure of his two hands coming together helps stabilize his shot. for instance we know having off hand thumb usually is awful if you don't have millions of reps with it already. But, without the thumb maybe the the squeezing pressure of the two hands coming together, stabilizes the shot and makes it consistent for him when since he shoots from so many difficult positions. IDK, just a theory it also could be a fault that he's masked with sheer volume and repetition.

[@pedrochavez820]

I thought I was the only one that shoot like this!💯

[@2ntnun]

I think its funny how deep you look into this haha he probably doesnt even notice that he's doing this. He mostly likely just has muscle memory and understand the range he needs for each shot lol

[@datboynez7307]

Ur an idiot

[@amubrazy8301]

lol. reaching much...it's call SHOT RECOIL..

[@jedi49er1]

Although you have to give credit where credit is due...he real life't building a jumper 2k19...but...for REAL!!!

[@jedi49er1]

If you've been anywhere near the rock..he just has a sweet was follow through...left handed shooters always seems to look sweeter...guess it's due to the reflection...

[@GDubbleBubble]

wow are you an idiot? obviously the hooting hand is going to extend further. let me tell you why, its call positioning, specifically his feet. great job, now lets see if you can tell us the level of fuckin dumb your ass is.

[@ScamFraudJean-SFJNation]

Not unique my hands do that to... Along with many other shooters.

[@KingIvinTheGreat]

charles Thompson facts

[@revirco]

There's a reason no one is talking about, cause its no secret. Also many shooters have there own after release. You've waisted your money if you are going to pay for an after release tutorial.

[@kenrekareka7603]

Funny guy!

[@tarrytillery1709]

I think he shoots a hundred of those..things....thats why he makes it

[@dumisanishelembe951]

Different shooting styles are welcome. I used to tip touch the b ball with my left hand middle finger n no one noticed except for the baskets going down.

[@deespasojevic3013]

This is stupid vid man... It's muscle memory his stroke is perfected by mad repetitions

[@mojojojoguzman3332]

Nothing but practice, no tricks.

[@salmark9080]

kyrie does this as well

[@tazboi81]

Reggie Miller shot was like that too

[@TheTjzf]

My off hand loses contact with the ball and my thumb flicks.. the same exact way

[@DaRealNaga]

A little Reggie Miller going on there.

[@dailyselfimprovementredpil4671]

reggie Miller same way

[@Est91.]

Your reaching bro, that left hand moving has nothing to do with his accuracy, the left hand is only used to help him bring the ball up quickly & securely instead of doing it with one hand & risk dropping the ball.. To shoot is all a feel for the ball, some people have it & some don't, stop studying these guys like science projects, what works for curry may not be comfortable or work for you

[@htownboy2301]

Rakeem SW he uses his left hand to help finish his shot so your wrong

[@Est91.]

@@htownboy2301 isn't that what I just said? It helps hold the ball into place before he pushes it with his right hand.. The movement of his left hand has nothing to do with the actual accuracy of his shot.. They even insuating the left thumb is pushing the ball, if anybody believes a thumb has enough force to shoot a ball, they have never played basketball in their life

[@MarioMartinez-mq7ke]

Now I can try out for the NBA