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TESTIMONIALS, BATCH #12 -- SWISH 2
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Early
quotes for Swish 2
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“Hi Tom, Lets talk about WOW! SWISH 2!
“Do I need to say any more?
“Tom, SWISH 2 is unbelievable!
“You
have not only managed to answer any outstanding questions I still had,
but also have done an excellent job in teaching important routines in
order to learn the PURE RELEASE (PRD) and to CATCH THE UPFORCE.
“My
son (Michael) and I have watched the complete video twice and plan to
watch it again & again. Each time we have watched it, we pick
up
important tips. Just one of the many things it has taught us, is how to
practice in order to learn the true feeling of CATCHING THE UPFORCE.
The Importance of the UPFORCE motion is very well explained. More
height with less effort. We had never really felt the true effect of
the UPFORCE before. WOW! What a feeling! Another important tip was "If
there was only one instruction, it would be to shoot earlier in the
jumping down/up motion that powers a shot". Actually every motion in
the shooting process is very well explained. I liked the way that the
comentator explained the motion and you repeatedly showed the
action/motion.
“Tom - you should be very proud of this
accomplishment. Ever since I started to learn your shooting method
(almost 2 years now), I have been more aware of the fact that players
in our home town do not have a good-consistent shot. From what I have
observed, the coaches do not know how to shoot and as a result, the
players do not know how to shoot consistently.
“This is why I
started to search on the internet for a shooting method. I feel so
fortunate that I stumbled upon your web site. I have followed your news
letters each month and have both of your videos. I have come a long
way. From not being able to shoot worth beans, to being able to shoot
consistently from 20 feet in to the basket. As a result of my
improvement, my 14 year old son, Michael, is now being trained by ME.
Can you believe that? He now has the most consistent shot on the
highschool JV team. I have you to thank - Tom. The only regret I have
is that I did not purchase your video soon enough. I followed and
learned from your newsletters for months before purchasing your SWISH 1
VIDEO. That was a mistake. I should have purchased your video
immediately.
“Anyone, who wants to be a consistent/excellent
shooter, would be well advised to follow your newsletters and most
importantly - purchase your videos. Your method/system is so gdg that
it gives you the edge in being able to make a team and get time on the
floor (not to mention the soaring confidence). The only problem for you
Tom, is that it is actually so good that we do not want to share it
with the other team members, as it gives us the edge. Why would we want
the other team members to shoot 9 -3's in a row or 30 foul shots in a
row.
“Fly Like An Eagle - Learn The Swish Method - Control The Flight Of The
Ball To The Basket. GUARANTEED.”
Thanks again, Tom!
-- Bill D., Fredericton - New Brunswick, Canada
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“Swish 2, Where should I start?
“I
received it in the mail. Watched it and LOVED EVERY MINUTE OF IT. Swish
2 was simply amazing and definitely a lot better than Swish 1. It was
wonderfully put together and very easy to understand. In my opinion
Swish 1 was really just a Demo compared to Swish 2. Mr. Nordland all
praise goes to you for creating such a great and inspiring video. I
went to the court the same day after I watched the video and played
some pick-up games and made every shot from everywhere. Everyone was
amazed and I couldn't be stopped. Thanks to you, I have now completely
mastered The Swish Method and I now have the perfect weapon to succeed
in college basketball and basketball period. Thank you again Mr.
Nordland. The price for the video could never repay the gift you have
given me.”
--Evan L., East Amherst, NY (age 18)
EDITOR'S NOTE: Evan wrote the above after saying the following to me in
a letter a few weeks before getting Swish 2:
"Dear
Tom, Thanks a million for creating the Swish video. It is simply
"magical!" Your method and approach to shooting is above the rest. I
have tried to tell others of your method but they seem to just not
accept it. I myself have fallen in love with this way of shooting and I
hope to take it to the next level. With your method and my knowledge of
the game, I know I have what it takes to play somewhere, whether it be
in the NBA, NBDL, or even overseas. Thanks a million, Mr. Nordland, for
such a great gift! Your biggest fan and student." - - Evan. L.
(It's
all relative. Swish is a great video. Swish 2 dwarfs it by comparison,
but Swish is still a great introduction to the Method.)
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Review of Tom Nordland's Swish 2 Shooting video
- - by Coach Steve Jordan, Anchorage, Alaska
"I
did a review on the original Swish video a couple years ago. Its
available in the Topic Menu (website: www.akcoach.com), upper
right-hand corner of this site. I highly recommend the first Swish
video. It is loaded with ways to teach the Swish method.
"'Swish
2' brings the essence of great shooting to you in a 1 hour 56 minute
package. Grab a latte and a notepad and watch it. If you don't have a
notepad, don't worry. When the video is over, you will understand the
method. I think any ordinary parent or player could view this DVD, view
it, and understand exactly what Tom talks about - and feel motivated to
go right out and try it.
"Experienced coaches (with built in
biases about how shooting should be taught) may feel like there should
be more technical input, but then they would be missing the point. The
Swish Method is supposed to be simple and easy to learn. I found it
very well organized and explained. I'll share four essential elements
of shooting discussed in the video.
"..... The first point
covered in the Swish 2 video is a concept Tom calls "Upforce". It takes
advantage of the natural power of the body as the player straightens up
or jumps. Once the kids get the knack (its easy) of releasing the ball
a little earlier than they are used to, they suddenly find they have
much more range and consistency. You can practice this by shooting
against a wall until it feels comfortable. I think one of the biggest
problems our kids had was an established habit of shooting at the peak
of their jump (another misguided coaching axiom). Once they understood
the "Upforce", their shots clicked. The kids relaxed, became confident.
Their shots went in.
"..... The second crucial element is
aligning the ball as long as possible as it is being set and released
as a control to ensure accuracy. I was able to test this myself with a
variety of shots, thinking about facing my palm to the basket as I
brought the ball into position to shoot. This felt very comfortable,
from free throws to runners in the key. It works!
".....The
third important element is the relaxed release. Tom covers how to hold
the ball comfortably, but the real performance gain is in the
"wrist-flop", where the wrist is loose and even bounces as the ball is
lofted. With power generated from the "Upforce", the wrist and hand
don't need to power the ball, rather they gently guide the shot,
keeping it on line. Very effective.
"..... Fourth, as you go to
shoot, the last adjustment is for distance. The angle (or height) of
the shot is varied, as necessary, to accommodate different amounts of
leg power and distance. The release speed stays the same, so something
else has to vary, and that is the height or angle. You will know
instinctively to raise or lower the angle of the release (and thus the
trajectory) at the last instant. That way your release can go fully to
the end of the arm every time, without worrying about being too strong
or too weak.
"Obviously I am very excited about what we have
learned about shooting. I feel like I know exactly what I need to
teach. The Swish 2 video gives you that kind of confidence. I know what
it is like to see the expectant faces of my players, all wondering what
I have to offer their basketball futures. You know that look, too.
Invest just two hours with Tom Nordland and his Swish 2 DVD, and you
will be able to look them in the eye, feel sure that you have a simple,
explainable shooting methodology that will provide immediate results."
-- Steve Jordan
akcoach.com
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"Tom
has proven over time his method is both simple and effective. 'Swish 2'
is a clinic on how to make yourself a better shooter, a must buy for
the coach or the player."
- - R. Harris, Greenwood, Indiana
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"Once
again Tom Nordland has produced a must have product for gym rats
everywhere. 'Swish 2' will improve alot more than a better shooting
percentage. It will help teach generations the right way to approach
the great game of basketball. "
- - Marty Schupak, Producer of the best selling "48 Championship
Basketball Drills"
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"I'm
a newspaper sports columnist, I've covered NBA and major college games
since 1978, I've seen a lot of shooters. After going to Tom's clinic,
then going to more of his clinics and studying his DVD's and now Swish
2, I'm absolutely convinced that he has something that most college and
pro players don't have -- the secret of shooting! Once you get it, it's
amazing how easy it is and how much sense it makes. I'm just sick that
I can't be 16 again and go back and shoot out the lights instead of
throwing up the bricks I was heaving up back then."
--scott ostler, San Francisco Chronicle
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"Tom,
I think Swish II is great. A definite 10. The voice-over guy is great.
Showing the players working on their shooting is very powerful. It's
long but, as you said, the menuing should take care of that. The detail
is great. I noticed that you seem to be making a stronger point of
keeping the ball more in front of you. I didn't know if this is a
refinement of you technique, but it works for me. Funny thing, when I
see Ryan shoot, that's what he does."
- -Charlie Byrne, coach from Chicago, parent of one of the players in
Swish 2
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"In
an age where shooting percentages continue to decline, and the game is
taught in increasingly complex ways to players, Shooting Pro Tom
Nordland provides one of the most unique and intuitively simple ways to
learn and teach shooting the basketball with increasing accuracy. His
original Swish video is one of the best shooting videos on the market.
Swish 2 is not only another step up and beyond, but might be the best
shot teaching video or DVD we have seen to date. It not only teaches
players how to shoot but more importantly teaches coaches how to teach
this simple straight forward method."
- - Alan Lambert, President, The Basketball Highway
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"Tom
Nordland's Swish 2 instructional shooting DVD is a must for every
coach. Tom has given me so 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 (http://www.hoop-hype.net/)
"Hoop Hype is Contagious-don't forget your shot!"
British Columbia, Canada
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