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Expert: Bret Temple - 10/31/2009


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i am considering signing up for a summer league, so i need some help on how to improve in some areas. mostly i want to work on my shot. im used to shooting 2 handed and i know thats bad, how can i get used to shooting normally with one hand?

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Hi John,

Normally this is not my area of expertise, however if you want to try shooting with one hand, try standing really close to the basket, maybe 3-5 feet or so, and start shooting with the one hand. As you get use to it, back up a step. Then each time you get use to the new distance, step back a foot or so again. Then try it again from a different angle to the basket, and begin close again. Keep doing this until you finally start getting use to the one hand. Good luck.

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Bret Temple

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My expertise is in the art of Officiating Basketball and I can answer questions pertaining to basketball rules; youth level through CIF High School, NCAA college and NBA rules as well. I can either help define a specific rule for you, or interpret a specific rule to clarify how other officials and I view and call the game.

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I have been a Basketball Official now for over 19 years, officiating at all levels. I have attended numerous training camps throughout the years in an attempt to constantly become a better official. I have been evaluated by top Officiating organizations and I've had the honor of being selected to officiate at the highest levels including former Division 1 College and NBA players.

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NASO (National Association of Sports Officials) CBOA (California Basketball Officials Association)

Education/Credentials
El Sorrino Officials Association Accreditation CIF Certified(California Interscholastic Federation) WCPBL(West Coast Professional Baskeball League) The NBA Developmental League training

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Los Angeles City Parks and Recreation, Calabasas Basketball League, Calabasas Semi-Pro Men's League, AYBA California Interscholatic Federation, ARC League , (WCPBL)West Coast Professional Basketball League, Gary Grant Youth Basketball Program

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