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

[@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?

[@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 .

[@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

[@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

[@TeamLouisMovie]

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

[@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.

[@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..

[@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

[@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.

[@KiyuukiRin]

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

[@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

[@phacha1503]

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

[@htownboy2301]

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

[@Effectivebasketball]

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

[@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.

[@Zangetsu1435]

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

[@thersten]

Nice analysis 👍 I do the same thing. I think it also helps to be more consistent because there's a beginning and finishing shooting position where you're arms cross or touch. That way it's easier for the body's muscle memory to get the middle and even the smoothness of the shot consistent.

[@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.

[@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.

[@CheersToYou007]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@mchamma14]

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

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@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?

[@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.

[@cedrickcyusaishema1104]

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

[@Jason-xl2wp]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@malditoworstnigthmer6491]

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

[@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. 🙌

[@sahandsoltanieh5186]

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

[@AlcoholicJhin]

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

[@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.

[@harrisonsmithart5576]

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

[@Jaxwalkk]

The thumb flicking rlly helps

[@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 😂

[@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.

[@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

[@arnoldcrenshaw741]

Only because it is balance and the old shooting teaches you to line your shoulder up and your elbow the rim as you hold the ball before you shoot like a sniper would do before he pulled the trigger on his gun

[@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.

[@foyo23]

Thank you very much! This really helped me!

[@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

[@_bobplayz_9984]

Guys sometimes thumb flicking causes left to right spin on the ball. I wouldn’t try it unless you’ve been doing it ur entire life

[@lightsoutbasketballtrainin9174]

The pro shot system covers this under their FOREST method. It's keeping his body aligned and balanced by bringing his off hand to his wrist.

[@michaelk523]

Funny that’s the exact same form I devoloped myself 15 years ago. The same time is when everyone used to come up to me after the game and tell me I had game. Late bloomer with no trainer I guess.

[@ongjolliber7840]

you are a smart coach for me

[@marvincanter1957]

I shoot like this to it takes pressure off your right elbow.it helps out with reserving strenght in your arm.

[@victorzamudio1427]

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

[@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

[@poorboi8093]

However this makes allot of sense, a One Motion is basically u transfer ur energy from ur feet to the ball, so that energy transferred in just ur right hand is too much, but if u add that slight push of the left hand then that energy is perfectly released.

[@eye_foreign_eye7928]

i love your analysis , i think the thumb is too aply a pressure to charge his shotand with a good velocity . A better velocity wont change direction in the air

[@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.

[@joshuapavlov824]

But he does it after he releases the ball so what's the point???

[@KillianGrenier13]

Yeah, right? The same guy doesn't believe in following-through after your shot, but he believes in this off-hand motion? Both could help with muscle memory.

[@avisco01]

Nice shooting at the end of the video.

[@Hoons54]

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

[@Arhant-c3e]

Idk if this is the reason he does it but I do this too and the guide hand touch forces my shooting hand to stay straight and not veer to the left when i shoot so it keeps my shot straight

[@Jlymansackhead]

The crossed hands is due to his obvious thumb flick, which allows him to get long shots off quickly and with enough strength to get the ball to the basket with backspin.

[@keithpritchettjr.8537]

Everyone who follows Steph should know he does this. If you watch shooting videos they analyzed that he does this since like 2014. They say that it’s gives the shooter more accuracy and allows the ball to approach the rim at a steeper parabola than having it straight up on the ball

[@donyaeboston621]

I shoot the same way well similar motion to curry and my hands finish the same way it’s just because he holds his left hand so high on the ballad when he releases and snaps his right arm and wrist the left hand just falls over he keeps it low so he can watch the ball after it leaves his hand

[@johnbell1095]

Thank u never noticed this before. an I shoot every day. Going to give a shot now an find out if it works for me.

[@jugerknott09]

I'm a thumb flicker also. Gonna try. Good stuff!

[@PmoneyyyYT]

Does he put his full hand held on the ball or fingers and leaving space on palm? Because he said to not full hand on ball but fingers and some space underneath but I don't see this when he shoots or klay shoots?

[@DellCrazy411]

great observation. subscribed just for this video

[@normalityhq9588]

Some help. My guide hand leaves the ball a bit before my set point so I’m basically shooting with one hand. It doesn’t look nice and I struggle to shoot from deep. How do I fix

[@SV24.]

no way i shoot like that i did not know this OMG stephen is my fav

[@hoopdna5831]

Pro shot used to call this the touch

[@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.

[@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.

[@ssXFROSTY]

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

[@tomatomatomatoma]

I've always done this, but not intentionally

[@ailoading1149]

Chef Toma for some people it's not always just missing left to right. It's shooting short. Or too long. Being uncomfortable

[@paulopelaez7017]

Great observation though the opposing forces your pointing out in Stephs shot applies to anyone, our body will naturally generate an opposing forces to counter the force from catching a basketball and redirect forces to result in the ball going up and towards the hoops. This applies to Klays shot too, the opposing for his shot just occurs at a different moment so that he's able to line up his shot too.

[@savvyblue6827]

Spread fingers snaps rist follow through elbow in 90 degree angle = spash

[@pedrochavez820]

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

[@subtran5353]

can you compare with Reggie Miller's shooting form? his left hand also crosses to right after the release. i thought its very awkward but both are great shooters

[@kingthanos4964]

this is insanely observant! well done fam! secret indeed!

[@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

[@ForeverPurpleNGold]

Pro Shot taught this exact technique to younger players to hold their form

[@ajcohen100]

Another possible reason for Curry's post shot arm movements might be to stabilize his arms and brace for getting hit by defenders. Curry gets hit on his hands after most of his jump shot attempts. So, he might have built bracing for hits by defender's into his form. I know this theory is a stretch, but it might have something to do with his form. It's frustrating that he doesn't get more fouls called for him, but I guess referees feel sorry for the other teams.

[@SnapBackBoy1999]

His left thumb is the power while his right hand is the arc I do the same thing his left thumb is the most important part of the shot

[@TheLostBoyNoEgo]

but doesn't the off hand thumb flick change the rotation of the ball to make the side spin rather than back spin

[@airhawaii23]

Curry still shoots like a kid to me. He never changed his form since he was young, so that's why he has the best muscle memory and became the greatest 3 point shooter in history. if it feels good, looks good, and goes in, don't change it!

[@sckd3020]

new mic?

[@ScotShotBasketball]

You like that crispy audio?

[@sckd3020]

Scot Shot Basketball yeah that improves your quality on your videos

[@anothrdude]

Scot Shot Basketball what is the mic model

[@nickvogt3198]

Rip Klay 5:24

[@Bidwellz9]

had no chance to shoot, time wouldve ran out before shooting

[@nickvogt3198]

I know

[@greigns7781]

MR. ЅᏇIЅH Klay was happy that he made that shot tho lol. He was laughing and smiling afterwards

[@nickvogt3198]

I know

[@nickvogt3198]

Arriane Apostol thx

[@Outloud444]

Nice Job … great video

[@jastevens4265]

i have a habit of doing that too

[@cyrusgames2071]

Same

[@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

[@gamingwithchris326]

This was like my shot before getting injured every shot was already going in

[@notateenimyoungin]

@FBI lol

[@Dubinski2382]

I actually think he's pushing the ball into his shooting hand. It's not a thumb flick but a push back into the shooting hand.

[@jayvenning1409]

It feels so comfortable I do this too it's no secret

[@mrbasketball06]

Shooters are born. I’ve been a good shooter since i was like 4 or 5. If you’ve never been a shooter chances are u never will be. At least that’s how it was for me and most of my teammates growing up

[@pianowhizz]

The answer is simple: For open set shots shoot like Klay, and for on the move and/or long range shoot like Steph!

[@kcomma9496]

Steph: pick nose after shooting KZbin: THE ULTIMATE SHOOTING SECRET THAT THEY DONT WANT YOU TO KNOW

[@thahoopcentral]

I have a thumb flick tried to fix it with the traditional way helped kinda but I still shoot t just less of a thumb flick now