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Expert: Bob Anagnostou - 4/22/2007


Question
Does it matter what my off hand does as long as it is off the ball when I shoot?

Answer
Dear friend,

Well, as long as you release the shot (the late stage of release) and the non-shooting hand is no longer touching the ball and it has provided a comfortable and steady place for the ball at your shooting hand, it doesn't matter whether you ll put it down or hold it there.
No, effect at all. In fact, big shooters like Kobe Bryant and Gilbert Arenas let it free.

What they still got to do, however, is hold the shooting hand there in follow-through position until the ball goes through the rim.

Sincerely Yours,
Coach B.Anagnostou
Olympiacos Coaching stuff
(Euroleague, HEBA)

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I can answer any questions relating to drills, offence plays, defence plays, conditioning, improving vertical leap and explosiveness, shooting, passing, dribling, penetrating, faking and whatever related to basketball coaching and playing. ***"Please be sure you include in your question the following information -Whether you are a player, a coach, a parent of a young player or just a fan. -If you are a player, your age, height, weight and goals in basketball. -If you are a coach, the grade of your team and the years of experience.

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I have been a pro basketball player for 5 years, but i have started playing basketball since the age of 6. I am currently assistant coach in a Greek First division under 21 team and head coach in a Junior High School team. My father, who has helped my a lot, is part of the Greece national basketball team's coaching stuff, the European Champions and the Silver World Champions.

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Currently, a student in Hellenic Gymnastic(concerning all sports) Academy, which has produced high level coaches who compose the Basketball and Football national teams' coaching stuff.

Awards and Honors
Most Improved Player 2002 award in HEBA championship under 21 ~ Most Valuable Rookie Player 2003 award in HEBA championship ~ Best Offensive player 2005 award in HEBA championship

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