Curated Action

Straight Release

BasketballStrength Training

Straight Release is a reusable training action. Review its coaching notes and targets below.

Reusable training actionVideo demonstration1 min 31 sec

Training Details

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Sourceyoutube.com/watch?v=6mnujT_fzlY
AuthorYouTube creator

Straight Release

Leverage release straight back away from defender. Coach provides front leverage. Cue: ears over shoulders, shoulders over hips.

Key points

  • Space straight back from defender while maintaining balance.
  • Keep ears over shoulders, shoulders over hips.
  • Do not let chest get ahead of toes.

Common mistakes

Overcorrecting when chest gets ahead of toes, causing long shots.

Sets: 1Duration: 1 min 31 secRest: 20 secEst. duration: 1 min 31 sec
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