Q&A for How to Become a Better Basketball Shooter

You have to figure out the proper mechanics, fundamentals, and form. Do them over and over until they become a habit. Then, when you're doing it, you'll be able to tell when you have it perfect.

Not everyone's shot will look exactly the same, but the best shooters do have similar characteristics. They shoot the ball over their nose, keep their elbows and knees bent, follow through, and get off the floor when they jump.

First relax. If you have a routine, then do the routine. After you do that, take a deep breath. Next, your free throw position should be the same position as your jumper. Then relax, bend your knees, and shoot. Follow through on every free throw you take. Make sure it has the same arc as your jumper.

The most likely reason is your shooting hand is off more to one side of the ball. Try to keep your shooting hand under the ball as much as you can.

It depends. In a game of basketball, the more you shoot depends on how much you've shot when practicing. If you are confident enough in your shot, put up 20 shots; it works for Kobe and Curry because of their confidence. If you no confidence, you have no shot.

You're never going to be able to always make them. But, with practice and consistency in your form you can improve your percentage.

Place the left hand on the left side and the right on the back middle toward your chest. Push through with your right hand and body.

Try a new technique called the FOREST -- F-Finger, O-Off hand, R-rhythm and power, E-the Eyes, S-Sweep and Sway, and T-the Turn.

Your right hand elbow (if you are a right hand shooter) or arc should be at a 45-55 degree angle.

Protect the ball and hold it tightly once you pick it up. Don't give the opponents a chance to take a charge, and learn how to finish with a great shot.

Don't force a shot. Either try a move to beat them and shoot off the dribble, or pass the ball to an open teammate.

This is when you flick your fingers at the end of the shot and leave it there until the ball either goes in or out.

Your shooting form should always be consistent no matter where you are on the floor. This will help you become a better shooter and have more accuracy by maintaining the one form you feel comfortable with.

Bend your knees and try to keep your dribble as low as you possibly can.

For starters, practice, practice, practice. To become better at dribbling behind the back, make sure you bend your knees, not your back, almost into a squat but not quite that low. Then, crossover quick and make sure that your other hand is ready to receive the crossover and go into dribbling. Another tip is that when crossing over behind your back, look up, not at the floor; this will help you maintain balance.

It definitely helps to jump.

Do the same thing as every other shot, just put a little more power into it. Make sure you do this by bending you knees though, as just launching it at the net wth your arms can result in a sloppy shot.

Work harder and get stronger. In the meantime, work on your inside game, improve ball handling to get yourself layup attempts, free throws or mid range shots. Maximize opportunities off the ball, make good cuts to get yourself in a position for an open shot or layup so the ball handler can get you the ball.

Yes, as this will help the ball get to the hoop.

Try to gather more power from your legs. It will increase the amount of power in your shot.

When you are going for a layup, aim to the right top corner of the square. If you are approaching the right hand side of the hoop, aim to the top left corner of the square. If you are approaching the left hand side of the square, use your right hand or left hand if you are left handed. Practice this and eventually you will get it. Remember that practice makes perfect.

Place your left foot slighty in front of your right foot, and take your time unless someone is guarding you.

This only means that your shot is flat; when you shoot, your arm is extending out towards the hoop instead of following through. You can fix this by getting your elbow above your eyebrow after shooting and holding it there until the ball hits the rim of the hoop.

Your upper body strength doesn't necessarily affect how well you shoot; you need to use your legs and jump and you will become better shooter. However, if upper body strength is an issue, you can always start working those muscles by doing things like push ups and arm curls until you get stronger.

To make a right side layup from the right hand, you have to throw the ball to the top right corner of the box. Opposite for left side. For the frontal layup you can use the same box but just hit the middle.

Just keep practicing.

It is like a crossover, just open your legs, get down low, and pound the ball through. You will get better if you practice, and eventually you can try doing it while moving.

If you are right handed, your hand should be on the top of the ball with your fingers spread out a bit. Your left hand should be on the left side of the ball. Make sure when you shoot, you are shooting with your fingertips, not your palms. Your fingertips make it easier to shoot the ball. If you are left handed, switch the hand positions.

Practice at home! Try shooting from different angles every time. Once you are ready to prove to people you aren't trash, ask to practice free throws at first. If you practiced well, people will see that you are pretty good. While you are practicing, avoid that certain person, or just straight up tell them that you aren't trash.

If your shooting is consistent, don't improve the form. That's where good players become bad players.