Basketball Shooting Videos from Dr. Hal Wissel

Dr. Hal Wissel is well known for his ability to develop players. Hal founded Basketball World, an instructional venture featuring basketball camps, clinics, books, videos and DVDs. Coach Wissel’s highly successful SHOOT IT BETTER Mini Camps are conducted worldwide for players ranging from NBA to youth level.

Wissel earned his doctorate in physical education and has authored two books. Hal's best selling Basketball: Steps to Success has been translated into three languages. Becoming a Basketball Player has been made into five videos. Coach Wissel has a wealth of NBA experience as an Assistant Coach with the Atlanta Hawks, Memphis Grizzlies and New Jersey Nets. Hal was also Director of Player Personnel with the Nets and Advance Scout with the Milwaukee Bucks and Dallas Mavericks. As a head college coach, Wissel compiled over 300 victories. Hal coached Florida Southern College to the 1981 Division II NCAA Championship.

Wissel has contributed a series of shooting articles on the Coach's Clipboard web-site.

BASKETBALL SHOOTING - Confidence, Rhythm and Mechanics

By Dr. Hal Wissel

This is the first of two videos (DVD's) and it will show you how Coach Wissel integrates breakthrough mental and mechanical techniques to improve shooting confidence and skill.

Coach Wissel explores the psychology of becoming a great shooter and provides physical actions and auditory triggers (key words) that teach players how to "act like a shooter", bolstering confidence, while eliminating negative thinking. Holding the follow-thru until the ball is in the hoop and achieving a free-flowing rhythm are keys. The role of the index finger is something new that I took away from the video. The shooter is taught how to become his own coach and how to correct errors. Many drills are provided. Free-throw shooting tips are given. Tips for coaching shooters are given. I enjoyed and highly recommend this DVD... (read more).

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BASKETBALL SHOOTING - Off the Pass, Off the Dribble and In the Post

By Dr. Hal Wissel

This second video (DVD) is more advanced and takes the player to the next level. Perimeter players will learn how to properly catch the pass so as to be in correct position and ready for the quick release and shot. Learning to shoot off the dribble, off the cross-over, and off the shot-fake are demonstrated. There are pointers on how to shoot when coming off screens, as well as how to correctly use the screen. Various chair drills are included.

Post players will benefit from this video as well. The detailed instruction on the hook-shot is the best I've seen. Several important post moves are demonstrated including pivoting moves to the baseline and to the lane, and one-dribble moves to both the baseline and lane. I highly recommend this DVD for players wanting to move to the next level. I believe that all three shooting videos (Swish, Wissel #1 and Wissel #2) are excellent and make for a comprehensive, complementary and detailed overview of shooting.

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