Biggest problem is that many beginners are being taught by coaches who are teaching ten toes to the rim, elbow in, space between palm and ball—what they were taught. When I get those players when they are older, undoing it is SO hard. Getting those coaches in the gym to teach them modern shooting concepts is a huge opportunity!

@Helene Norris in a turned or tilted stance it should naturally line up with the target. Unless a player is really winging that elbow out it’s not something I worry about.

Mike Jagacki, author of Lockdown Defender. Check out his YouTube channel. He is the BriAnna Garza of modern defending and training defenders to be quicker, more agile, and use better footwork.

Good luck Coach!