Film Study: The Key to Carmelo Anthony Jumpshot Rhythm & Consistency

Описание: Los Angeles Lakers movement & skill expert Dr. Raj, DPT explains Carmelo Anthony shooting technique with a specific focus on the three-step approach and sequence he uses to to generate rhythm and consistent mechanics prior to elevating into his jump shot | Film Study: The Key to Carmelo Anthony Jumpshot Rhythm & Consistency
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Here’s a table of contents:
0:00 Carmelo’s elite shooting
0:19 What do you see?
0:32 Melo's 3-part setup
0:52 Sequence adaptability
1:13 Inside the arc
1:37 Rhythm Reset
1:54 Why does he do it?
2:15 Closing thoughts (stay tuned for another vid!)
2:43 Thanks for watching

Script:

Hey it’s Raj from 3CB.

The Lakers’ Carmelo Anthony has been superb from beyond the arc this season, hitting 39.3% of his 3’s on 6.2 attempts per game.

When watching Melo’s jumper, there’s something I noticed he does consistently on his catch and loading sequence whenever he has the time to do it. Before I explain it, what do you see?

What I see is that Melo consistently sets up his jumper with a three-pronged methodical and synced setup.

When he’s shooting in rhythm on the catch, he bends forward (trunk flexion) while bringing the ball low and swinging the right leg to quickly tap his toes prior to going vertical. He adapts the sequence to different situations as well - whether it’s a corner jumper, when adjusting his catch or on the move .

It’s not just on 3’s either, he’ll do it on the face-up (he moves his foot back and outwards to create space for the toe-tap), off the dribble (forward lean, ball low, right foot toe tap), and even on turnarounds (as he’s rotating - forward lean, ball low on the gather, right foot toe rap).

When Melo needs to reset - like off a pump fake in this example - he’ll bring the ball down and past his right hip - in an almost exaggerated movement - while stepping back with the right foot and then into the same trunk flexion, ball to knee, toe tap sequence

Why does he do it? This sequence generates a rhythm and consistency that optimizes everything after it - scientifically known as neuromuscular priming. It gets you into the movement flow which allows the mastery and training of the movement skill to take over. It’s also why players have a free throw routine or baseball players have a routine when they get into the batter’s box.

Carmelo harnesses the technique to his advantage in multiple situations - true master of his craft - and that adaptable rhythmic optimization is one of the key things he’s added and emphasized over the years with his jumper. Additionally, he’s also added something called the “sweep and sway” technique which I’ll detail in a video in the near future.

If you want to learn more about that technique immediately, take a listen to episode 3 of my Skill Science podcast alongside the elite PD Web which you can find on Spotify or Apple.