What is "touch" in shooting—and can it actually be measured?

In this episode, Coach Dave Love breaks down a concept that has long been thought of as instinctual or unteachable: touch. Dave explains to Matt how the relationship between arc and velocity gives us the key to quantifying this elusive skill. By understanding how these two variables interact, coaches and players can begin to diagnose what touch really is, why it matters, and how to improve it.

👉 For deeper understanding, follow along with the visual graphics in the video version of the podcast
👉 Or dive into the blog: Quantifying Touch

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Join Coach Dave Love and co-host Matt Robertson on "The Coach Dave Love Podcast" as they delve into the evolution of form shooting practices in basketball. This episode revisits Coach Love’s signature form shooting drills—Isolation Drill, ABC, and Slow to Quick—and discusses their integration into a more dynamic and representative Ecological Dynamics approach.

Episode Highlights:

• Explanation of Form Shooting Drills: Explore how Coach Love’s three key drills—Isolation Drill, ABC, and Slow to Quick—are designed but also how he uses them within an Ecological Dynamics Approach.
• Adaptation to Ecological Dynamics: Discuss the shift from traditional, static form shooting exercises to a Contemporary Form Shooting approach that incorporates real-game contexts and player decision-making.
• Definition and Benefits of Contemporary Form Shooting: Define Contemporary Form Shooting and discuss its advantages over traditional methods, including better skill transfer to games, increased adaptability, and enhanced player engagement.

This episode provides insights into modern training techniques that can help coaches and players develop more effective and adaptable shooting skills, ensuring that practice aligns closely with game demands.

Join Coach Dave Love and co-host Matt Robertson on "The Coach Dave Love Podcast" as they dive into the intricacies of crafting an effective solo workout, particularly focused on shooting. In this episode, Matt shares his journey preparing for the upcoming semi-professional basketball season, discussing the personal training strategies he’s implementing to enhance his shooting skills, inspired by a year of insights from the podcast.

Episode Highlights:

• Matt’s Training Regimen: Matt outlines his current solo workout routine, explaining the techniques and drills he’s incorporated to improve his shooting as he gears up for his season.
• Learning from Experience: Reflect on the lessons Matt has learned over the past year from the podcast, detailing how these have influenced his approach to training and skill development.
• Dave’s Expert Advice: Coach Dave Love offers his professional insights on Matt’s current practices, suggesting enhancements and additional methods to maximize efficiency and effectiveness in solo training sessions.
• Broader Applications: Dave discusses how listeners can apply these principles to their own workouts, emphasizing the importance of structure, goal setting, and adaptability in solo training environments.

Whether you’re an aspiring player or a seasoned coach, this episode provides valuable tips on designing solo workouts that are not only rigorous but also tailored to individual skill development needs. Tune in to learn how to take your training to the next level, even when you’re on your own.