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What happened to the hook shot in basketball?
Posted on 1/20/18 at 6:50 pm
Posted on 1/20/18 at 6:50 pm
This was a staple in the old days, from distances that would be beyond the 3 point arc today. Now it's nonexistent except for an occasional jump hook in the lane.
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Posted on 1/20/18 at 6:53 pm to Jim Rockford
Plenty of players use a hook shot.
Are you talking more like Kareem's skyhook? B/c if you are you kind of need to have a certain body type for that to work. Hardly anyone has ever been able to do that shot like him.
This post was edited on 1/20/18 at 6:54 pm
Posted on 1/20/18 at 6:54 pm to Jim Rockford
Because defenders got taller? Or the center became obsolete?
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Posted on 1/20/18 at 7:00 pm to Jim Rockford
quote:Who was making hook shots from 25 feet?
This was a staple in the old days, from distances that would be beyond the 3 point arc today.
Posted on 1/20/18 at 7:02 pm to Jim Rockford
quote:I'm sure this happened all the time with great efficiency.
from distances that would be beyond the 3 point arc today.
Posted on 1/20/18 at 7:11 pm to Jim Rockford
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What happened to the hook shot in basketball?
RIP 16/17 Andre Drummond
Posted on 1/20/18 at 7:20 pm to Dr RC
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Are you talking more like Kareem's skyhook? B/c if you are you kind of need to have a certain body type for that to work. Hardly anyone has ever been able to do that shot like him.
Not really.
Kareem just made it indefensible because of his size and length.
But for anyone trying to score over LeBron or whomever...your best bet would be the hook as you put a body, distance and a high arching ball between you and your defender.
So hook is actually a great weapon for medium-sized white guys. Go to your rec league, try it out.
This post was edited on 1/20/18 at 7:22 pm
Posted on 1/20/18 at 7:21 pm to Tigerbait337
quote:Hook shots are great specifically so you can shoot over taller defenders. Also just because there aren't any great Centers(Yao Oden Bynum Bogut all ruined by injury)
Because defenders got taller? Or the center became obsolete?
Posted on 1/20/18 at 7:21 pm to mizzoubuckeyeiowa
Efficiency mostly.
Most people don't take those range of shots anymore 6-10 feet-- because they're relatively low value per weighted shot.
Yes, its virtually impossible to defend, but the efficiency trade off for it vs. other medium 2s is not great enough to justify its wider use.
Most people don't take those range of shots anymore 6-10 feet-- because they're relatively low value per weighted shot.
Yes, its virtually impossible to defend, but the efficiency trade off for it vs. other medium 2s is not great enough to justify its wider use.
Posted on 1/20/18 at 7:24 pm to Dr RC
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Kareem....No one has ever been able to do that shot like him.
Posted on 1/20/18 at 7:25 pm to Dr RC
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Are you talking more like Kareem's skyhook? B/c if you are you kind of need to have a certain body type for that to work. Hardly anyone has ever been able to do that shot like him.
His style skyhook reminds me of how effective Dirk's jump shot/fadeaway has been in his career. You need the certain body, length, etc..to be able to do both effectively, but if you have it they are unstoppable.
Posted on 1/20/18 at 7:25 pm to Jim Rockford
I still use the hook shot when I play pick up
Posted on 1/20/18 at 7:29 pm to Jim Rockford
Marc Gasol has a good hook shot.
So does his older sister, Pau.
So does his older sister, Pau.
Posted on 1/20/18 at 9:44 pm to Jim Rockford
Guess you don't watch Marc Gasol, though he has gone away from it as time goes on.
Posted on 1/20/18 at 10:17 pm to mizzoubuckeyeiowa
Coaches don't know how to do it so its not taught.
Most of the players can't even make 83% of free throws.
Most of the players can't even make 83% of free throws.
Posted on 1/21/18 at 12:00 am to CelticDog
It's a great shot.... Tough to defend..... But these days the guy at the point is athletic enough to drop down and stuff the wind up.
Posted on 1/21/18 at 12:28 am to Jim Rockford
I have absolutely no game what so ever. When I play pick up games for the exercise my only valid weapon is to back somebody down and throw up 8 foot left handed hooks.
Posted on 1/21/18 at 12:34 am to Jim Rockford
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from distances that would be beyond the 3 point arc today
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hook shot i
Whoa
Posted on 1/21/18 at 3:25 am to Zappas Stache
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But these days the guy at the point is athletic enough to drop down and stuff the wind up.
link?
Posted on 1/21/18 at 4:18 am to Jim Rockford
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hook shot....from distances that would be beyond the 3 point arc today.
Say what, now?
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