
About this episode
In this episode of The Coach Dave Love Podcast, we challenge one of the most common assumptions in basketball development: that form shooting is a beginner’s tool.
Coach Dave explains:
Why traditional form shooting may actually do more harm than good for young players
How certain pros can benefit from form shooting—when it's done with the right intent and design
What coaches can do instead to teach mechanics without over-restricting exploration
We also answer a listener question about female youth players and the use of lower set points, and how to help players without locking them into habits they’ll need to break later.
📖 Supporting blog: Is Form Shooting for Pros?
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