Do you have a "soft" shot?

One of the most important parts of shooting the basketball is having good backspin on the ball. If you watch just about any good shooter, you'll see that they have great backspin on the ball.

Why is this important?

First off, it makes your shot a "softer" shot, meaning that if a shot is not a perfect swish, it has a chance of bouncing around on the rim and still going in.

Secondly, having good backspin on the ball is an indication that you are probably releasing the ball properly. If you have good backspin on the ball, most likely you are shooting the ball off of your fingertips, and that you are shooting the ball up and out towards the basket. These are both important aspects of shooting the ball with good form.

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