Good stuff from Coach Randy Brown. Coaches can check out his website at http://iowapda.com or email at rb@coachrb.com
Ali Farokhmanesh has been one of the most popular college basketball players in the country for his clutch shooting against #1 Kansas in the 2nd round and against UNLV in the 1st round of the tournament.
From Coach RB:
On Tuesday I watched UNI's practice in preparation for their Sweet Sixteen showdown with Michigan State.After an intense 90 minute workout, most of the players left the floor to the locker room.
Two players stayed; Johnny Moran and Ali Farokhmanesh.I watched as they went through a competitive shooting routine with Assistant coach P.J. Hogan.
From six spots on the floor, each player had to make three in a row going at game speed. Then they moved out behind the three point line and shot from six more spots, having to make three in a row from each spot before moving on. They had to make 36 shots, all in a row!
As I watched I noticed three things:
1. Good shooters, like Johnny and Ali, prepare to shoot by getting in a low stance with their hands ready; we call that showing a "window" at IPDA. As they caught the ball, they were in a low stance and ready to shoot the ball quickly. Most players catch the ball upright and it takes time and movement to bend their knees and prepare to shoot. By the time you do this, it's too late to take the shot.
If you like to shoot, learn how to prepare how to shoot!I've never met a player who doesn't like to shoot, but rarely see players who properly and consistently prepare to shoot----which makes no sense to me at all!
2. The workout was competitive and required concentration and toughness. This was following a very intense 90 minute workout so these two guys were very fatigued. They helped and encouraged each other through the workout as good teammates do!
3. 90% of their missed shots were long, not short. A common fault of young players is missing most of their shots short, not long. The reason; see #1--catching the ball low/shot preparation. Even after a tough workout, misses were long not shot. That was very impressive to me and should be something all players strive for.
Why are Ali and Johnny great shooters?
They make extra, competitive shooting when tired, a priority every day! EVERY DAY!
