A lot of players are told early on: “Don’t dip the ball when you shoot.” Here’s the part that usually gets missed 👇 Dipping the ball isn’t bad mechanics. For most players, it’s a necessary step to create rhythm, timing and power. It helps sync the feet, legs and hips. What is a skill… It’s being able to shoot without the dip. That requires: 1) Early preparation 2) Shot-ready hands 3) Perfect timing before the catch Same shooter. Same form. Two different stages of development. So instead of aski

Most hoopers don’t even notice it, but the best shooters in the world do it almost on every catch. It’s called finding the seams and yes, Steph does it almost every time. They say “you don’t have time for that in a game,” but if you have time to plant your feet, you have time to prep the ball. Hand placement = cleaner grip Cleaner grip = better spin Better spin = softer touch more makes. This isn’t just “Steph being Steph.” It’s trained. It’s intentional. It’s one of those micro-skills that sepa