Swish 2 -- Learning and Coaching the Swish Method
These are two common questions that aspiring young basketball players ask. So we go out on the driveway, or court, and try to explain some basics in shooting, with maybe some shooting experience of our own (but really without a repeatable system), and then tell 'em to practice a lot. Sounds good? -- well, no... first, get Tom Nordland's SWISH 2 Video. It only costs about $30. Watch it with your child. After viewing and studying Tom's video, you will actually understand shooting mechanics, the basics in becoming an excellent shooter, and the basics in how to teach it. Personally, I wish I had a video like this 40 years ago, when I was a kid! Not only would I have become a better shooter, and known HOW to practice, but also I would have had a better understanding of how to teach and help the players I have coached over the years. Having studied Tom's video, I will be a better shooting coach with future players. Tom Nordland was a great player and scorer in his own playing days, and has coached shooting skills to many advanced players, including collegiate and NBA players. The Swish Video takes the viewer through the principles of good shooting. Its four keys are to (1) shoot from a strong lower power force (UpForce), (2) align the ball with eye and target as early and as long as possible, (3) minimize variables with a constant release and relaxed wrist and hand, and (4) aim high and be ready to vary the height or arc of the shot to control distance. The correct release is demonstrated and is shown how this can be taught systematically to players with simple drills. Then the UpForce is described, and then the coupling of the UpForce and release in the jump shot. Free throw shooting is also covered. Mental aspects of shooting are touched upon. And a review of the basics of shooting -- the grip, stance, vision (aim), set position and release and follow-through are reviewed. Finally, drills and fun shooting games are added for practicing. If you are a player wanting to learn to shoot, or a baffled parent wanting to help his/her kid, or a coach who really wants to be able to help players develop their shooting skills, definitely get this video/ booklet program! When I was a kid, coaches often thought good shooters were born, a God-given talent... not something you could really teach. Nothing could be farther from the truth. Excellent shooters are not born, they become great shooters by using correct, simple, repeatable shooting techniques, coupled with hours of practice, drills, and eventually, confidence. Just about anyone can be taught to shoot correctly if the motivation is there! This video ought to be used by every youth, middle-school and high-school program in the country. If your competitors are using it and you're not, make sure your defense is really good! --Dr. Jim Gels, Coaches ClipboardSo, how is the Swish Basketball Shooting Program different? Well...let me share my story with you. I'm always searching for products that I can recommend on my site. No, not just any products or programs - I'm very selective and picky. I only recommend the best products on the market today - no junk - no rip-offs - just great products designed to help improve your game! So when I came across Swish Basketball my first thought was, Not another shooting program. But the more I read about the program, which is designed by basketball shooting instructor Tom Nordland, the more intrigued I became. I was curious and interested in finding out if this program was as effective as it sounded. So...I purchased Swish 1 & 2 to test on my two oldest sons. When we received the DVDs we immediately sat down and watched them. Within 5 minutes something TRULY AMAZING happened! My sons, ages 9 & 11, immediately picked up on what was being taught. They instantly understood the mechanics and techniques that were being presented to them. I was absolutely shocked, amazed and impressed with how simple the instruction was. But, hold on, it gets even better! When we were finished watching the DVDs we went out in the driveway to shoot and the boys were using the exact techniques and mechanics that they just learned. They were even using the terminology that was used during the program. I honestly believe that at that point, they could have taught someone else the basics of the Swish Basketball Shooting Program. Needless to say, I was thrilled with this! The Swish Method was teaching my sons how to coach themselves!!! They were learning what and how to practice! That's Huge!!! Basketball shooting instructor Tom Nordland developed this phenomenal program so that coaches and players around the world would be able to fully understand the basic techniques and mechanics needed for great shooting. I was fortunate enough to spend some time on the phone with Tom shortly after watching the DVDs and was just blown away by his knowledge of the basketball shot. He is a brilliant teacher/coach/instructor with an incredible basketball mind. In my honest opinion, The Swish Basketball Shooting Program is the best shooting program ever produced! The Swish Method is simple! Anyone can learn to shoot this way and improve shooting, almost overnight. Great skills are, at the core, very simple. Don't over-complicate shooting! Keep it simple and the learning part will be easy! --Joe Waters, Ultimate Youth Basketball GuideTom Nordland's Swish 2 instructional shooting DVD is a must for every coach. Tom has given me many valuable teaching and coaching tips that are applicable not just to basketball. I have taught at hundreds of basketball camps and have witnessed many great coaches, but I have never seen the fundamental of shooting explained so simply and taught so masterfully. The teaching of basketball shooting is in need of a new paradigm and Coach Nordland over delivers on this. Even the Appendix alone is worth the cost. I urge you to study and implement his concepts and see the magical results for yourself. You will not be disappointed. --Todd Kozinka, C.E.O. of Planet Hoops