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<blockquote data-quote="grue2" data-source="post: 1809266" data-attributes="member: 747155"><p>There were a few others who used the style over the years and were successful. I can't name them off the top of my head.</p><p></p><p>The physics is pretty clear:</p><p></p><p>The underhand arc leaves a much larger margin for error than most peoples standard shot. 90% (straight down) is the theoretical optimal for margin of error on hoop entry. The problem is that higher arcs require more precise tosses. A 60% arc seems to be about the right trade off for most people. You do not want to be below 45% arc. Achieving a 60% arc is really easy granny style. Achieving this arc when shooting normally may be a significant change to their standard shooting motion.</p><p></p><p>Another advantage is that the Barry form is much easier to learn and replicate than a standard shot. Stand with your feet slightly wider than your shoulders, hold the ball in your hands with your arms straight. Raise your arms, keeping them straight. Done. [Watch a video to see proper hand positioning.] The main variable is learning at what rate to raise your arms. The ball naturally leaves your hands at a certain point. Your wrists naturally flip up giving a bit of backspin (good). People with shorter arms (e.g. people under 5'8"), may need to adjust the natural release point, or even use a bit of leg. Even then, the motions are still more controlled than the standard shooting methods because all of the motion is in one direction (up).</p><p></p><p>For those still in doubt, try it. I picked it up very quickly, and I can't shoot for !!!!. The key was it being a simple repeatable motion.</p><p></p><p>Maybe a couple of the walk-ons can spend an hour learning it and demo it to the rest of the team. It works.</p><p></p><p>[Edit: Evidently Barry did use his legs.]</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="grue2, post: 1809266, member: 747155"] There were a few others who used the style over the years and were successful. I can't name them off the top of my head. The physics is pretty clear: The underhand arc leaves a much larger margin for error than most peoples standard shot. 90% (straight down) is the theoretical optimal for margin of error on hoop entry. The problem is that higher arcs require more precise tosses. A 60% arc seems to be about the right trade off for most people. You do not want to be below 45% arc. Achieving a 60% arc is really easy granny style. Achieving this arc when shooting normally may be a significant change to their standard shooting motion. Another advantage is that the Barry form is much easier to learn and replicate than a standard shot. Stand with your feet slightly wider than your shoulders, hold the ball in your hands with your arms straight. Raise your arms, keeping them straight. Done. [Watch a video to see proper hand positioning.] The main variable is learning at what rate to raise your arms. The ball naturally leaves your hands at a certain point. Your wrists naturally flip up giving a bit of backspin (good). People with shorter arms (e.g. people under 5'8"), may need to adjust the natural release point, or even use a bit of leg. Even then, the motions are still more controlled than the standard shooting methods because all of the motion is in one direction (up). For those still in doubt, try it. I picked it up very quickly, and I can't shoot for !!!!. The key was it being a simple repeatable motion. Maybe a couple of the walk-ons can spend an hour learning it and demo it to the rest of the team. It works. [Edit: Evidently Barry did use his legs.] [/QUOTE]
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