Method for enhancing shooting skills in basketball

Abstract

A method of enhancing the shooting skills of a basketball player. The method may be a game in which players on each team shoot a plurality of frames. Each frame consists of shooting a plurality of shots from various locations on a basketball court. In the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the first frame includes shooting ten free throw shots. The second frame includes shooting ten shots from several locations beyond a conventional three point line. A third frame again includes ten shot attempts from the free throw line. A fourth frame includes ten shots from several locations beyond the three point line. A fifth frame includes shooting five shots from the free throw line. A sixth frame includes five shots taken from beyond the three point line. Points are assessed for each basket made, with additional points being tallied for making all the baskets in a frame. The team with the highest combined score wins the game.

Description

[0001] 1. Technical Field of the Invention[0002] This invention relates to basketball and, more particularly, to a method for enhancing a basketball player's shooting skills.[0003] 2. Description of Related Art[0004] The game of basketball has been around for years. The game has grown in such popularity that players must constantly hone their skills to remain competitive. It is well known that basketball is a sport requiring several skills which must be mastered in order to be successful. One of the most important skills in basketball is the ability to successfully shoot baskets from various locations on a basketball court. The only way to improve the shooting skills is for a player to continually practice shooting from various locations on a basketball court. However, the continual practice required to master shooting skills can become very tedious. When such shooting practice is no longer enjoyable, a player, especially a child, becomes reluctant to continue such focused practice ...

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Benefits of technology

[0007] In one aspect, the present invention is a method of enhancing basketball players' shooting skills. The method begins by a first player on a first team shooting a first frame. The first frame includes a first plurality of shots taken from a first predetermined location on a basketball court. Next, a first score for total baskets made is tallied for the first player in the first frame. The method moves on to the next step where a second player on a second team shoots a first frame. The second player shoots the first plurality of shots from the first predetermined location on the basketball court. Next, a second score is tallied for baskets made by the second player in the first frame. A player with the highest score is then determined.

[0008] In another embodiment, the present invention is a method of enhancing basketball players' shooting skills. The method includes the step of a first player on a first team shooting a plurality of frames. Each frame includes a player shooting a plurality of shots taken from a plurality of predetermined locations on a basketball court. Next, a second player on a second team shoots the plurality of frames. Each frame includes the same plurality of shots and locations as shot by the first player. Next, a score is tallied for each frame by each player. The player with the highest score is determined.

[0009] In still another aspect, the present invention is a method of enhancing basketball players' shooting skills. The method begins with the step of a first player on a first team shooting a first frame. The first frame includes a first plurality of shots taken from a first predetermined location on a basketball court. Next, a second player on a second team shoots the first frame. A third player from the first team then shoots the first frame. A first score for baskets made by the first and third players is tallied. Next, a fourth player from the second team shoots the first frame. A second score for baskets made by the second and fourth players is tallied. The first player then shoots a second frame. The second frame includes shooting a second plurality of shots from a second predetermined location. The second player then shoots the second frame. Next, the third player shoots the second frame. A third score of baskets made by the first and third players in the second frame is tallied. The fourth player then shoots the second frame. A fourth score of baskets made by the second and fourth player in the second frame is tallied. The first and third score are added to calculate a first total score for the first team. The second and fourth score are also added to calculate a second total score for the second team. A team having the highest total score is then determined.

Problems solved by technology

However, the continual practice required to master shooting skills can become very tedious.

When such shooting practice is no longer enjoyable, a player, especially a child, becomes reluctant to continue such focused practice sessions.

In addition, merely practice shooting the basketball around the court provides no objective indication of the level of skill the player has attained.

Also, many players are capable of shooting consistently well during practice, but are unable to make the shots under pressure.

When a player is not familiar with the anxiety produced during critical moments during a game, it is difficult for the player to make the critical shot.

Thus, a player's shooting ability is not necessarily enhanced on all locations on the court.

In addition, there is no objective and tangible indicator on how well a player's shooting skills has progressed.

Also, no existing game enables a player to practice "clutch" shooting in pressure situations.

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