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High percentage shot: a shot that goes in the basket with a high percentage.
Hang time: The amount of time a player can stay in the air while shooting or while executing a move.

 


High percentage shot - a shot that is likely to go in the basket, such as a lay-up.
High post - an imaginary area outside either side of the foul lane at the free-throw line extended.

High Percentage Shot -- A shot with good odds of scoring, such as a “Dunk' or “Layup' ...

They were used then for the same reasons coaches use them in 2001: to get a high percentage shot against a tough man-to-man defense. In the 1920's a high percentage shot was a lay-up. In 2001 it is a shot without a hand in your face.

- To draw a defender through penetration to open up teammate for a high percentage shot
- Using your dribble to improve your passing angle ...

An undefended layup is usually a high percentage shot. The main obstacle is getting near the rim and avoiding blocks by taller defenders who usually stand near the basket.

Great players learn how to use their peripheral vision to see the court and find open teammates for high percentage shots. Players should always play with their heads up.

Use your dribble to get a high percentage shot.
2. If the offensive player blows by the defensive player we want the offensive player to put the defensive player on their back.
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Try to get the ball inside for the high percentage shot... you may either get the shot, or get fouled and win it on the free-throw line.

Every offensive philosophy basically boils down to trying to open up good, high percentage shot attempts, right? Passing is the key to creating these shots.

Do we need disciplined shooting - high percentage shots?
Do we jam the outlets?
Are there special areas we should defend in transition?
The halfcourt game?

This is actually a high percentage shot, but not that many people do it. It takes alot of practice to find the exact spot to hit. Aim for a spot on the square above the basket, and shoot the shot nice and soft. You will see more and more go in ...

Will they wait until they get a high percentage shot before they shoot?
K. Do they set up or do they ran a continuity offense?
L. How do they attack the zone?
M. Who are their shooters, passers, penetrators, and rebounders?
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