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Tom, I am impressed with the
effect your video had on my 9 year old son's game. He recently
completed his first season of organized basketball, and scored
48 of the teams 108 points. He instantly bought into the video
(it was perfect for him as he's a visual learner) and from then
on almost every shot he made was a swish (and I have the home
video to prove it!). Everyone commented on his form and how smooth
and natural his shot was. Reese will continue to get better,
but he was far and away the best shot of any player on the court
in every game! Today at a camp at Sky View High
School in Billings, Jesse was chosen player of the day. He made
4 three pointers in a game that lasted only 16 minutes. He called
me on the phone to tell me he was "on fire." Jesse
and I want to thank you for the help you have given him through
your video. It has really opened our eyes to what it takes to
be a good shooter. We're also enyoying watching basketball games
more. We're watching for the great shooters with a high arc and
soft touch like yours. Jesse is 12 years old (starting 7th grade).
Thanks again for sharing your basketball knowledge with us." "I don't play for any school team, to tell ya the truth I just began playing basketball two years ago. I play mainly pick-up game and various intramural leagues in the area. I might not play on an official team, but I am well versed in many aspects of basketball fundamentals and plays. In one of my 3 on 3 leagues, I play with two of my best friends. We have 13 set plays, which basically is a combination of post-up plays, backdoors, pick & rolls (a lot of these). I basically took elements of a 3 man game, and strung them together so if one option does not work, it can easily flow into the next, most plays have 4 options, and most of them are very dependent on defense reaction and such. We aren't the most talented bunch, but we hardly ever lose do to good execution. "In any case, I watched your video, followed it step by step, and I practice some of the "drills" every time before I play. I am shocked by how great it has changed my game. Before you, my game was basically low-post, high-post turn and face, or pick and roll. I felt very confident of most of my game except shooting from any considerable distance. I could drive good enough to get my man to play off me. After that my effectiveness dropped because opponents would play far off me on any pick and rolls, or screens to free me for shots. "After your video it has all changed. I now get the ball of the screen, jab step toward baseline and pop a jumper, SWISH. I will drive right, step back and pop. I find myself taking jumpers more then anything now. And making them with great success. And since I have proven my shot in game situation, my game to the basket has exploded. In a recent game I got the ball with my man playing off, I faked the shot, he respected, and jumped. With a wide open lane to the basket, probably forcing the man to come off my teammate and allowing a pass. I instinctively took a step dribble to my right and drained the jumper. "As you suggested I kept track of how i shot on the floor before the video. And then i just recorded myself earlier this week. I transfered it into percentages, and I am hitting uncontested 3 pointers and just inside the arc in amazing 48% percent better. From 32%, to 80%. I've hit jumpers with men all over me, with hands in my face. "You know what, I give up, I CANT explain in words how happy i am over this video, it has changed everything and I enjoy basketball so much, no longer am i ashamed to shoot around. Thank you, this style is just amazing. The wierd part is, there was nothing to it. Just shoot early, same arm motion, and get that ball high. "It's amazing the look on
my opponents face, when i fling a jumper high over there outstretched
hand. I personally don't even know how these things go in, they
just come down and swish like i have never before. " "Where was this video the summer before my freshman year in high school? Then, I remember in the gym one day a college player telling me that I had to develop a jump shot if I wanted to play basketball. So, I went to the public library trying to find a book on how to shoot a basketball - to no avail. The best the library had to offer was a book with photos of Jerry West shooting a ball. I went into the gym that summer and wasted a lot of time "practicing" my shot, really not knowing what to do or how to go about it. "Anyway, I didn't make the freshman team, to this day, even at age 44, a sore spot. If your video and supporting workbook were available then, I would have an excellent resource to turn to, a resource that explains in simple and clear language how to shoot a basketball and lays out a clear methodology for developing a shot. It makes so much sense and it's easy to follow. If I had your video as a youth, knowing how to shoot a basketball would not have been such a mystery. "I ordered your video on a Friday,and it arrived the next day. Talk about fast service. When it arrived, I was on the way out the door, but, anxious to see what your video had to offer, I put my things down, and popped your video in the VCR. The next day I looked at your video again and read through your workbook. Then, I went to the gym. I played a little with jumping, getting a feel for my up force, connecting it to my release, letting my up force do the work so that my release was relaxed. I played with shooting various heights, noticing that the higher I shot, the more my ball fell into the basket. I worked on my release, trying to develop a constant release. (For me, the hardest step) Anyway, I was swishing my jump shots from the free throw line. Even as I moved back, I let my up force do the work, and I was hitting my target. I even played with the free throw, starting straight, then bending down and then up, in one motion. My free throws went in, and I felt more balanced and stronger. "Anyway, it worked. And
I liked how easy your video lays things out. It was great." "Looking forward to spending
time with my 7 year-old watching and learning from the video." A 2nd memo from Brian: "I now really notice everyone's
shot and tell my dad what they might be doing wrong like not
enough legs, not enough arch or their shooting hand isn't relaxed.
(The bounce in the wrist.) I think it's cool to watch the pros
shooting style also. My dad would tell me to watch Mullin of
the Pacers in the playoffs, but he didn't play much. I also watched
a guy in college named "Pepe Sanchez". We would tape
lots of games and watch the players' form in slow motion." "I have been following your travels around and I am hoping that some day you come close to Lancaster. I tell everyone about your video and I am going to be highly suggesting to the kids that on my team this year. I think it is the only way to shoot!!!! "Well, my son and I are
going out to practice in the driveway now. Keep in touch." "Today at a camp at Sky
View High School in Billings, Jesse was chosen player of the
day. He made 4 three pointers in a game that lasted only 16 minutes.
He called me on the phone to tell me he was "on fire."
Jesse and I want to thank you for the help you have given him
through your video. It has really opened our eyes to what it
takes to be a good shooter. We're also enyoying watching basketball
games more. We're watching for the great shooters with a high
arc and soft touch like yours. Jesse is 12 years old (starting
7th grade). Thanks again for sharing your basketball knowledge
with us." Tom: If you saw periods of remarkable learning happening, please describe: RC: "The realization that some of the most often prescribed teaching techniques actually work against a good shot." Tom: It's my feeling that with my Method, learning happens quickly and players start shooting better immediately. If you saw this happening, please write about what you saw: RC: "I was stunned at how
simple the shot process was, and how easy it is to learn and
teach!" "Your video showed me more
about shooting than i have been ever been shown in my life. Before
i got your video i was complicating everything in my shot by
worrying about little things like grip or where the ball should
be when I start. After i watched your video everything seemed
so simple like you said. My dad who is a VERY knowledgable former
basketball coach and still is a huge fan of basketball, was very
impressed. Thank you very much Mr. Nordland. Thank you and best
swishes to you." "P.S. I don't think i will
be worried about my shot when high school scouts come to games
anymore. Thank you!" "And to answer the last
question you asked me. I feel great on the Bball court. And when
ever I make a good play or a hard basket, I always smile. Well
I g2g to bed. See ya." P.S. A note from her dad: "By the way, a few weeks
ago my daughter was in a game and scored 20 of the team's 30
points in a 30 to 27 victory. She made 14 of 17 free throws.
The next game she made 8 of 8. Her best tournament. We talk about
your methods regularly." "I knew this system would
work. While in the service(Is it 20 years ago already?), I injured
my ankle playing hoop. On the road to recovery, I would shoot
using mostly leg power without a jump and release on the way
up. I had to shoot with more arc to reach the basket. I found
that when I returned to playing and added jumping to this technique
I was hitting significantly more with less effort. This went
against the grain of what I had been doing through high school
and college basketball." "We are starting to see improvement. When there is no pressure and she can take her time, her stroke is better. Also we've been analyzing other players in her league and can id those having problems and why. "Also, my shot has gotten
better. Before I could make 75% of my free throws. Now, it's
in the range of 85%+ and that's only from 1 week of using the
video and techniques. "Concerning my daughter Kendall, I believe she has shown the most improvement. She is our best shooter on the team. She is on average making 8 of 10 from the line, and shooting about 40% from the field. Where she struggles is shooting on the go. I've tried to teach the jump stop when she is moving fast and this is starting to click. Do you have any suggestions ? "I also have parents who believe squaring to the basket is making your shoulders parallel to the basket, where I teach them to open up as you have instructed. Am I correct ? Kendall has has opened her body to the left when shooting foul shoots which I believe squares her right side to the basket. I assume this is correct also. "Sorry for the lengthy note
but your video is tremendous, I believe If had this video when
I was young I would of been a great scorer not just an average
scorer. To prove the value of the video to the team, I've gone
to the 3 point circle and made 10 of 10. This is making a statement.
Keep up the good work. I'm also getting lots of coaches asking
me to instruct their kids. I believe its because of your instruction.
Thanks again." "We're in the championship
on Thursday of one tournament and off to the Cities on Saturday.
If I don't win another game it made my heart warm to see one
girl be successful, and it's because of your video. It made clear
to me on how to shoot. Keep up the good work. |