EXTEND YOUR SHOOTING RANGE!!!!! A Quick Drill from Austin Mills

Check out some of these tips & drills that Austin Mills shares to extend your range and start becoming a better shooter.
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[@MrDiMES123]

Word of advice : don’t be so visibly affected by each miss. Nobody is judging you if you miss a couple

[@Ez3s]

I always tell kids that. 1. you don't want to show the opposition frustration. 2. you don't want to disrupt your own confidence.

[@jbart4183]

Shooters shot

[@cravycrabs1707]

Really tho, as a playmaker if a guy misses 3 in a row I would pass to him less

[@Ez3s]

@@cravycrabs1707 That's understandable if you don't know him or his shooting capability..

[@sabahbubbler]

"How many did you miss?" "About a couple....of hundreds"

[@lilsnap90]

Shooting Is completely different when that adrenaline is in you.

[@Dan-zi9oq]

No Effort 2K fr its like u got takeover in 2k

[@0ucantstopme034]

So true. Adrenaline and cortisol. Been at this game a long time (46 years now) and still running full court, and had many days where in warm up can't miss, then come game time, not so much...

[@thetruetank6132]

Yeah I know, when I practice my shots at the elbow, I make only like 75% of them, but this season at my junior high school, all my points were from the elbows, mainly right elbow, most of them were catch and shoot, and I would get the ball, and that adrenaline would pump in me when I shoot, and every single time I shot it except for maybe 2 times, I drained it. It was either swish or miss.

[@Vxndadaxx]

Yes one time about 15 3s in a row , with gym full of people

[@swaggerbg5531]

Adrenaline and momentum really helps

[@1ameman]

Doing this drill by yourself hurts cause you got get the ball every time. I still do it every time I get on the court before I do anything else.

[@ashyIarry]

CStarz it’s not a matter of laziness having someone get your boards allows you to focus on your form and mechanics. Running after each shot adds another component you need to add on every one u take

[@db9478]

@@ashyIarry which makes it more game like, you got to get used to that.

[@idonotknowmyhandle]

@@ashyIarry You don't get to stay stationary in a real game..

[@edmarcosta4002]

I've been getting these tips as I'm working on my shooting and I've improved a lot. Usually I do it by myself and I look at it as if it's in a game situation where you have to go after the ball and reset and stay in the rythm...

[@ashyIarry]

Dlaze Of course u don’t but u need that stationary training in your game to develop your shot properly if your training just one way every time your wasting your potential. When ever u see shooting drills with some of the best shooters they always have those stationary shooting sessions because it allows you to key in on your form and it allows you to identify if you release the ball differently each time.

[@cadebenjamin7235]

I've noticed that Austin starts his release lower than Devin's. The lower the set point the more momentum on the shot which allows longer range. Although if the shooter does not have other mechanics down their shot will more than likely be off.

[@Josh-je4uw]

Also that sway as he got deeper into his shot

[@user-jk4be9if1q]

like trea young

[@elchoppa2346]

Yea like trea young and steph curry s little kyrie

[@immafatazn]

Yes a lot of the shooters that can shoot it from really deep have this style. Steph, trae, Lillard even. They all shoot from a bit lower, starting their shot closer from their chest

[@ralsawmkimamalte6087]

Yes, just look at Trae Young. His release or set point (I don't know the word for it) is very low, like lip level and thus he has one of the deepest shots in the league.

[@waterbottlesareoverrated5250]

Woah that's kinda scary. Freethrowing beyond NBA 3 and stuff

[@ezadielgarcia2903]

Water bottles are overrated Years of work

[@wendytheballer2662]

Ezadiel Garcia yea it really is bro

[@GamingWitAstro]

You literally can hear the ball flick off his fingertips

[@minhhehenguyen8154]

And i heard "flick" :v

[@OriginalKingRichTv]

Minh hehe Nguyen I’m high and read this and got scared asf

[@mrsxber1916]

Lmfao its his nails😂

[@GamingWitAstro]

@@mrsxber1916 ik

[@aiirceezy]

I love how wet these nets make the shot look

[@emergencycondom5925]

wet. dripping. plumbing? N E E D E D.

[@senamdzodzomenyo8790]

pause

[@limelifeofkairo2355]

Devin........ I appreciate you for all your hard work, on and off the court! KEEP GRINDING KING 👑

[@montaylor7973]

I like how you are a student of the game with every person you meet up and obtain knowledge from. And you are a true guru.

[@jussmaro3147]

This video was very helpful every who picks up a basketball is trying to improve any way they can thanks for the video your making everyone one step closer to reaching there peek🏀❤️✍🏾

[@MarsRacingNetwork]

I saw this drill a while ago and started doing it basically every time I go hoop to warm up.This drill along with sitting under the rim and shooting on a chair has EXPONENTIALLY improved my shooting.I just wanted to thank you guys,this drill really works.🤙🏻

[@TheMoeP]

I do this drill almost everyday and it is hard to extend the range all the way back but it is very helpful for keeping the same mechanics over long shots, the furthest I can go without jumping is college 3pt line.

[@willlyte6460]

When I shoot from three I lower my release slightly, and so did Austin as he got further away, so I think it may help you Devin if you want to jump less as you move really far out. Another thing that my dad and I have found is that if you bring the ball straight up and not bring it towards your face it will help with consistency. One more critique for your shot Devin is you kind of hitch the ball, and that will decrease power from your shot.

[@duranramoskids]

The ultimate attribute to becoming a great shooter is your self confidence, BELIEVE you’re an amazing shooter, BELIEVE you can make everything, even if it’s not the case and you miss a shit ton, having belief and the confidence to keep on shooting will only continue to improve your skills. Practice finding the form that best suits you, if you don’t know what does then do your best to imitate your favorite shooter and build your jumper from there, it’s not rocket science or something you have to be born with. The goal is to put the ball in the hoop, not show off to other people, you are what you believe you are, nothing else around it 💪🏽

[@josenoelteh69]

Impressive!!! Half-court shot without lifting at least one foot. Nice great drills! Thanks!

[@MasterYourCraftHQ]

i do this with my guys, i like to call it "Three - Throws" since we dont jump lol

[@907channel]

lol is right

[@lericosalvador3772]

Bro ive done this last year and ever since then my range improved drastically. I still have a weird form but my shots are going in especially at my favorite park to hoop at

[@JV-im8zy]

Ye I really need to extend my range. I see that you understand that with most people, the further they are from the hoop the more their jumpshot changes including mine.

[@yova._.2362]

Been grinding to this all quarantine 🔥

[@waiyan8965]

I’ve been waiting for this one for soo long.

[@drakkotv]

Really helpful thanks devin🙏🏾

[@nelsonlubrino8219]

When you get into that 1-2 it starts the stretch-shorting-cicle (ssc) , which helps produce more force into the jumpshot , it's also used in vertical jump training . I learned that at byanymeansbasketball . Very good dril , i am watch it while quarentined , can wait to try it when i get back on the court !

[@bastawa]

This is a great video, could be the best shooting video every! Thank you! I noticed Austin has more one motion shoot without stopping the move like what Devin does. I also stop the ball and break the one motion. I will try to make my shot more "one-motion", I hope it will help to extend my range. I would love to hear Austin about shooting hand and guide hand placement tips!

[@jonathanthomas8574]

I do dribble drill and this shooting drill everytime I practice now... Thank you fam much Respect....

[@kamp1875]

From watching many shooters, especially during their hot streaks the same basics always appear. Heel off ground -> shooting pocket set -> push ball at eye-level -> off the ground -> follow through

[@crowntheking5797]

I shoot the ball in front of my face.I also don’t jump that high off the ground soon as I jump I release my shot. I also have a quick release being only 5’7 had to be able to get if off quick. I find it works good for me shooting a few feet behind the 3 is no issue for me but it used to be range just got deeper older I got. I’m fast enough still at 30 yrs old to keep the defense on skates basketball will always be my first love 💯🏀

[@TriceOfficial]

Great vid as always.🙏🏻

[@justinlevy274]

It's called joint sequencing, timing coming off the floor and snapping the wrist. He also starts jumping forward more and twisting his hips for more power.

[@brycefolsom2834]

Ik you’re probably never gonna see this and idek if it’s something you can learn but if you somehow see this can you make a video like this about passing cuz the way y’all do it is amazing to me your vision is amazing and I want to have that type of absolute

[@vfuvz]

9:14 this is what my friend does in 1v1s. I contest his three then it either goes in or bounces so far away even if I run for it, He can get there before I do or it goes out of bounds

[@eatcheesekobe]

I think a video about something you talked about would be really cool and helpful for a lot of people who grew up either watching Jordan, Kobe, Tmac, Lebron etc. Basically that era before the NBA became all analytical and 3's. What all those people I named have in common is that they get a lot of elevation when they shoot. So something to explore the mechanism of that, pros and cons etc,

[@marcusmorgan1361]

Bro this shooting drill is dope and a crazy work out my sons are 9 and 10 yrs oldddd and we gone start this tomorrow

[@jataka3]

I combined this with Coach Colin Castel's "S" Shooting Path. And lo and behold I was able to easily shoot the ball from past the NBA 3. Thanks for the tips and videos.

[@SaynTrades]

Been doing this and my range increased so much s/o to this dude

[@roncho5440]

I really needed this, thank youu ⚡

[@rjgreenlee2198]

His form is so smooth look at his rust his rust literally makes a sound. I can even tell that he practices a lot

[@scottkelly1738]

Set point changes as he goes back from his forehead to i front of his face

[@kevinmorris3313]

Yup.

[@jeepmccann752]

If it helps shooting from the front of your face deep then you should try to shoot every shot with a lower release point (like dame Steph trae )

[@SaynTrades]

When he’s so close it doesn’t matter, plus he said for the most part it stays the same which is correct

[@joshthompson5411]

Trae young does the same thing, shot looks similar

[@JKennyPro]

As someone who picked up basketball late compared to most (6th grade, but didnt actually play serious till 9th or 10th grade, like I literally couldn't dribble between my legs till 9th grade) and when I started to take it serious, I worked religiously on finishing at the rim with english, but I was never a shooter. As of my first year out of highschool I one day just decided to become a shooter and within a week or 2 became a perimeter threat and slowly started to increase my range to shoot deep. All that said the keys to becoming an exponentially better shooter (if your not a shooter already) is confidence to take 3s in game as often as possible and to look for the 3 ball. And shoot it one motion, dont halt at the peak of your release with a set pt, transfer your lower body momentum into a fluid one motion release.

[@MelloDeeBeats]

6:07 his shooting extension stays the same but the set point gets lower and lower the further he goes out and the form is much much quicker than when he was right up on the basket up to the mid range. So the shot does actually change.

[@narrek6600]

yh I saw that too his set point was eyebrow level at the midrange then from deep it's under his chin

[@treviseboyd3044]

Shooters shoot Simple 🔥🔥💯♾

[@mo532]

Keep grinding 💯

[@ambrosegladwell8047]

If you watch he's using a similar form but changing the speed and force he performs the shot with. Also, the further he moves out the more force he's deriving from his lower body and arm movement. More force and more speed equals more power which means further distance. The trick is to practice this so it becomes natural with your shot form so you end up with a consistent shot from all ranges knowing just the right force and speed to use. There are huge benefits to having a single motion shot which takes the path of least effort and finishes at the top of your upward motion rather than a broken motion or shot that moves above your head and backwards before coming forwards.

[@godcurry2388]

yo man that was amazing be who u are and stray true

[@LakerLife]

I wonder how many people realize how much of a distraction it is to do this shooting drill while interacting and talking to another person. It would much easier to accomplish this drill while all alone. You should understand tho, that the distractions while doing this shooting drill will only further improve your sniper ability! =)

[@bastawa]

I don't think distractions will help you further improve. I think you the best gains are when you are 100% committed to your drill without any distractions...

[@KizaruBorsalino]

@@bastawa i think what he's trying to say is that if you can do it with distraction, then you will improve not only physically but mentally as well and it will be easier for you to knock down shots when under the pressure of a real game.

[@bastawa]

@zeokenX I've been playing various leagues for 20years, Yeah, I don't play that much anymore. But I guess I did play and practiced way more than you. It's a different thing when you deliberately practice a technique or try to change your habits or fix things, than practicing fast shooting, shooting of the screens etc. During the practice, we often had shooting sessions where it was important to loudly say the current score, how many shoots we took during shooting. Also almost after every practice each of player would shoot free throw and coach would indicate how many FTs need to be made in order not to do suicide lines. That was shooting under pressure, because your team mates would laugh at you, the coach would be teasing with you, and it could be that because of you everybody including you would be running suicides. Or practicing shoots when after a miss you had to run the whole court. Here the situation is totally different.

[@leonide8683]

Came back to this video and I noticed that on Dev's shot - yeah everything stays the same, but when Austin shoots he says that everything is the same but his set point is getting lower and lower (of course cause of the power needed). At the start he shoots from the head and later on beyond the three the set point drops down to about nose level.

[@AbdulAli-fu1os]

we in the laaab yea!

[@himura53]

Thank you very much!

[@360syldor2]

thank for this because basically i'm a really good ball handler/playmaker but i really don't shoot as much i just do layups and shoot mid ranges but i want to take my game to another level and start shooting threes and become like james harden and stephen curry when it comes to playmaking and shooting thank you for this

[@MrDrilon00]

Dev the Goat 🐐

[@Pewpadou]

when will a new 10000 hours episode come out?

[@Cmano-pk4dl]

Yea frfr. We need it

[@stevanjapundzic2718]

Pewpadou 0904 correct me if I’m wrong but I believe he said that the last episode was the series finale

[@icykid]

Need that solluninati 1 v 1

[@codestorywithMIK]

Gonna try this. Thanks

[@21Lauiiiiiiiiii]

4:42 actually his set points gets a little bit lower as he moves out. But who cares. Dude can shoot the lights out

[@soccerlove_dad]

Nice

[@detroitpride12]

it will go lower as hegoes back.That helps with power

[@21Lauiiiiiiiiii]

@@detroitpride12 I know thats what i a sayin. But there are players who keep the same Set point from under the basket until nearly half court

[@charliecarroll9074]

Laurenz I’ve seen Lebron shoot half court shot no jump and shooting from over the head

[@21Lauiiiiiiiiii]

@@charliecarroll9074 Doesn't surprise me. I mean it's Lebron

[@Mikey-ikeyyy]

He said it CONFIDENCE ☝🏾 mentality as well

[@JamesAllenJr]

The drill I use (in my kindle book, "Zen and the Perfect JumpShot") is a bit more comprehensive. Yet similar. What he's doing there in a straight line is what guys like Dwite Howard should do... shooting inside from the beginning with the same form as free throwing... but he SHOULD use his legs and NOT overemphasize the wrist flick.

[@user-ib2oe3tb7y]

5:19 he shoot 3pt like me when shooting freethrow

[@AjDaDon21]

Around the 7:00 mark when dev said i got that jumping when shooting from watchin Kobe 🤣🤣🤣 me asffff

[@sayre_4931]

Can you please make tutorial for combo moves that blow by a defender

[@simplyjayfilms]

I do this drill 7 days a week. Furthest ive gotten is from my own 3pt line...full court jumpshot. It blew my mind! Keep this going man. Big ups

[@nigelkasirye]

Noti Gang Salute 🖖🏾

[@holyschnikes4443]

yo great Great GREAT VIDEO I NEEDED THAT

[@alex_c11]

Please make a guide for undersized guards!!!!!!

[@KthreeismMixes]

What is undersized to u?

[@alex_c11]

@@KthreeismMixes For college and pros, it would be under 6 foot. But as a sophmore in high school I'm only 5 2' (which is very undersized).

[@KthreeismMixes]

@@alex_c11 your still growing man keep your hopes and work hard man

[@alex_c11]

@@KthreeismMixes Thanks man, appreciate it!

[@KthreeismMixes]

@@alex_c11 np

[@RandallTwins]

🔥🔥🔥

[@cedmadethat]

Make a long story short use all wrist and if y’all really want some range do some bench press or upper body and forsure that ball will fly😂

[@Dargotsauce]

Bro I didn’t even know I watched the whole 19 minutes

[@kayjlemus6551]

Noti Gang

[@etxsports5836]

STEPH changed the game, everybody want to shoot half court shots now lol

[@axelbuckets3858]

ETX Sports nah, steph is a product of the game. Everyone been wanting to shoot from half court, steph was the first to do it and win.

[@bigball3947]

Nah, I'm sure everyone wanted to do it and I actually think I was the first. But obviously, back then if you took threes without a need, you'll get benched. It was the coach that gave him the previlage first

[@msarek4100]

It's a really good drill to create form and make a player gauge power v distance. But...the release point is changing, so the power is generating less from the shoulder and more from the arm's momentum. Like pitching a baseball vs swinging a golf club. Because Austin's eye-hand is so elite he can keep the target on point. By adding the hop, you're taking some force exertion out of the arm's swing which should produce better accuracy. A full jump would change the upper mechanics. This is all good, but its application has to be scaled down based on age and male or female.

[@kingmunoz88]

Austin Miller is the most humble.

[@rustyquinn5640]

His set point got much lower as he moved back

[@dreambeatz3797]

thats a good trait to have some of the deepest shooters like dame and trae set point is at their eyebrow

[@deniswalczak8577]

@@dreambeatz3797 he meant that he said 'Notice how my shot stays the same' but his set point got to around his shoulder as he got 3 steps back from 3, so his shot did indeed change

[@1smoothdoc]

That’s exactly what I saw. As he moved further back his release point changed, getting lower and lower. His shot did change!!!

[@johngerongco608]

His shot form did not change. Only the point of release to facilitate distance. When you are shooting up close your shot is up but the further you go its not so much lower but the release is up AND OUT. They didnt explain it well but this drill is important. Not so much about maintaining your form but more on transfer of energy. The body subconsciously knows to move the ball further you have to shoot the ball one smooth motion and not stop the energy. This is obvious in dev who pauses his release on the top of his form but the further he gets the less he pauses. Weve been taught power comes from the legs for so many years but it really comes from the upper body. Reps will make it consistent. Sorry late reply I know.

[@dpandmj4969]

Yea you’re not wrong but important mechanic or skill to add to your shot is being able to change your set point. Obviously what I’m talking about is technically different since my principle would relate more to raising it for contested shots, but you get the idea. Basically what I’m saying is that his shot does technically stay the same in his mechanics, and his set point did get lower but it’s to cope with distance.

[@dashboy4l]

I really need some advice : whenever I shoot ( I am right handed ) my wrist seems to make a 360 motion when the ball is released. My hand then ends back up at the set point. I am questioning if this is affecting my shot.

[@bucketsquad4150]

Baller 🏀❤️

[@DaBoyLeek]

Would love to see a video on the midrange pull up

[@damianlillard1125]

malik murad yeh same

[@contrarianthinker]

Go to pgc pull ups

[@Drippy_JDj]

I needed this drill I’m a good shooter but I wanna extend my range more

[@drewfleming5584]

I've always felt like shooting the ball straight is the most important thing. Itdoesnt have a chance of droppin if it isn't on line.

[@whyLiox]

I’m only 5’9 and not so much strength have you some tips brothers ? I mean like in my mind I feel to weak to make the shoot so I automatically change my way to improve strength but I need to change that asap

[@jalenthorpe2834]

That’s tough😬

[@andreayton1993]

This was a great video bro 👌🏾👌🏾

[@MrJamesFoxx1]

This dude is malicious!!!!!!!!!!💯🏁🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@BADASS668]

How u liking those next levels I seem to like like them

[@empwron1]

At normal 3pt range, most players shoot with the posterior muscle of their arm ( triceps). By increasing range of shot, they must utilize their biceps and other anterior muscles. They push the ball. But if you shoot too much and get tired, your shooting form goes wrong. And you don't want to get used to that wrong shooting form. So do not shoot too much when youre trying to increase your range. Go to the gym. Do workouts for both anterior and posterior muscles of your arm. Its the key to develop your posterior muscle. Because shooting by your posterior muscle virtually makes your shot accuracy. Its also important to develop your wrist strength. I couldnt shoot at the 3pt range. But after 5 days doing workout for my wrist, I did shoot from 3pt line.

[@lichichen940]

looks like an amazing drill being able to shoot free throws that far!, but how do I prep my body to do that, hitting air balls as soon as I get to the three pointer lol

[@steff_weezy]

😂😂😂😂 damn @goonie zay this where the video idea came from

[@oltzuccc1063]

i like how dev didnt even react when he said he scored 2,000 points in highschool. thats a lot

[@csarbaron6066]

im just saying, how should i shoot with my normal jumpshot from a deep three if i dont have the strentgh

[@thewiedzmin6062]

Funny thing is Dev actually kept his shot(specially the set point) same but Austin kept changing his shot by lowered his set point as soon as he got about the NBA 3 pointer range...

[@yngstelevende3160]

i cant even do a 3 pointer with jumping any tips. i try to use as much wrist as possible

[@sodapepsi2799]

4:42 so you don’t have to find the time 😤💪

[@matthewhanser7754]

I did this drill and shot it super consistent all the way to a couple steps past high school three. but then when i did it adding in a jump i was definitely not making as high of a percentage of my shots. Do you think there is something with my jump that could be messing up my form?

[@CC-bw7im]

Me and my brother worked shooting for 2 weeks and I instantly became a knock down shooter not just catch and shoot I had a killer step back but then I sprained my ankle

[@dask7428]

How can this small dude shoot SO FAR without jumping ? insane upperbody strength

[@paulgeorge9228]

All about rhythm, core strength and timing my guy. If uppee body mattered big men would be shooting from past half court

[@dask7428]

@@paulgeorge9228 yeah so litteraly what I said. Core is upper body and can be seen as strength. The big men comparison is irrelevant

[@paulgeorge9228]

@@dask7428 core is not upper body lmao, look up curry he does 400 lb deadlifts.

[@stephensmith6812]

Is that ball gonna be available? I have the white one but idk if the orange will ever be in the store

[@jasonsiu1441]

Wonder if Austin ever played with Aj Lapray

[@LuckyLuca2]

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[@KingWayne714]

this definitely works, also reps reps reps

[@beegdigit9811]

9:20 Yo the flashback from 10000 Hours IN THE LAB - Dulani Robinson vs Devin Williams (Part 1) 6:34 mark. Anyone else remember that?

[@MasterYourCraftHQ]

i remember that, i still go back and watch that one sometimes

[@axelbuckets3858]

@ people saying his set point gets lower, the idea is that you’re building the range with your upper body, that way you are not making any unnecessary moves in your shot there for making it repeatable.

[@carmengeorgeweddings3906]

helpful

[@jamiedairn3704]

I play basketball in england and i could shoot lights out from deep at my school and once i got into a real league everything change and my jumper felt really off and flawed compared to everyone else and i'm slowly losing confidence, any tips?

[@shotbyeverettparker]

usually what I do outside is get a chair and just shoot from the free-throw line sitting on the chair and focusing on my form and my strength to shoot the ball

[@tkpballers225]

Good to hear Birocratic in the background.

[@csmith2118]

Should I do this if I’m trying to extend range going into 9th and don’t know if it matters but I’m only 5’4