Clark Shooting Mechanics Analysis

[Mohawkeye]

Interesting read on her mechanics and training.

What makes Caitlin Clark the best shooter in college basketball? The physics behind her shot — The Athletic

Engineers, her trainer and researches break down why the Iowa star is among basketball's best shooters.

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If she didn't thumb it with her left hand, she would probably shoot it even better. Jeff Hornacek did it as well when he was Iowa St. When he was with the Jazz, they taped his thumb to his palm so he wouldn't thumb it. Told him if he wanted to make it in the league, he needed to do it.

 

[IIowaFarmBoy]

If she didn't thumb it with her left hand, she would probably shoot it even better. Jeff Hornacek did it as well when he was Iowa St. When he was with the Jazz, they taped his thumb to his palm so he wouldn't thumb it. Told him if he wanted to make it in the league, he needed to do it.

There was another thread on this a while back. I pretty much said (I've coached) what they said. Great shooter in my mind use that thumb to steady the ball. Sometimes it can be in the way and throws things off, but her form makes sense to me.