***"Brian McCormickÕs philosophy is an absolute game changer for shooting development. This book provides easy to implement ideas to evolve skill development for players and coaches at all levels.Ó Ñ Kenny Atkinson, NBA Head Coach***
In 2009, I published 180 Shooter, which described my teaching methodology and drill progressions as a private shooting coach in the prior decade. A few players set NCAA shooting records and became All-Americans, but others struggled, and I examined the cause. I attributed some of their failings to my coaching and workouts, and I quit private coaching.
Over the last decade, I worked with teams as a head coach and a consultant. I have coached very good shooters Ñ one finished second nationally in 3-point shooting percentage and another set the college's record for 3FGs Ñ and very good shooting teams: 3rd in 3FG/G (9.7), 6th in 3FG% (37.4%), and 9th in FT% (72.6%).
Evolution of 180 Shooter chronicles the evolution of my thinking over the last decade and challenges the prevalent shooting dogma. My greatest changes have been to re-define game-like shots and appreciate the environmentÕs role in developing shooters. This is not a technique or drill book; it focuses on our culture of shooting Ñ from our practice, to the extra shots, to the comfort and confidence Ñ which develops shot makers. |
***"If you coach basketball at any level, read and study Brian McCormick's writing: It will re-calibrate your view of the game. You will think differently about basketball and how to teach the game to others." Ñ Lindell Singleton, Head Coach: The Game Matters AAU***