A third important technique involves body alignment and squaring up. Shoulders need to face the direction of the shot. See Diagram 5. If the arm is further out, players look like they are shot-putting the ball. Then players flick the ball 1-2 feet upwards using the wrists only.
Players catch the ball on the fingertips, align the arm, wrist back, and flick again.
Do this 20-30 times in a row as much as 5 times a day. This drill is easier said than done. Most players will need extra work twisting the wrist to the shooting direction. Every coach needs to teach three levels of shooting practice. One, the technique level, involves shooting mechanics.