How to shoot better in basketball games

"I'm a good shooter in practice but I can't shoot just as good during games. How do I improve my shooting during games?"

This is a question I get from almost every player I coach. It's a part of every shooter's journey to struggle with transitioning their shooting abilities from practice to games...

Just like with shooting in practice, there's a process to mastery of shooting effectively in games and that's what I want to talk about here...

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Here's a specific question I got recently from one of our players...

"Hey coach, I’m a good shooter but I keep having bad shooting games where I can’t shoot anywhere near what I’m capable of. Sometimes every shot is way off and other times it goes straight in and barely even touches the mesh.

I have also started struggling with my free throws but that’s mainly because my coach is playing me more minutes now so my shots off because I’m a bit more tired.

I know I’m an 80-85% free throw shooter but my fatigue is not allowing me to shoot that during games. This keeps happening and I’m just not sure why it’s not getting any better or how to fix it. I would really appreciate any advice. Thank you!"

There are two different answers to this question.

The first one touches on your mental approach to shooting and the second one has to do with transferability of skills from practice to games.
 
The first piece of advice I can offer you is to approach shooting with the mentality that every shot you take is an accurate representation of your current skill level.
 
If you shoot 50% from the 3 point line in one game, it’s easy to claim responsibility for that success.

However, in the next game if you shoot 20%, you would say (as we all would) that you had an “off game” and that you didn’t shoot up to your actual skill level...

But I would argue that IS your skill level.

Shooting 50% one game and 20% the next is an accurate representation of your consistency.
 
The games where you miss free throws because you played extra minutes, that is an accurate representation of your conditioning and your ability to shoot when fatigued.

If some games you struggle because the defense is too fierce, that is an accurate representation of your ability to shoot under pressure.
 
When you approach shooting with this mindset, you take complete responsibility of your performance. You take responsibility of the good AND the bad.

Too many players don't practice accountability as it relates to shooting...

Remember, if you take responsibility for every miss, you will likewise be able to claim the glory of every make.

Many people will leave the gym after a bad shooting game and think “my shot was off today, hopefully it’s back before next game”. This puts ownership on ‘the shot’. Hoping that ‘it’ comes back.
 
A more effective way to think about it is to put the ownership on YOU.
 
So instead, any time you have an off game, ask yourself: 

1. What is one thing that held me back from shooting the way I expected to?

2. What can I do to prevent this from happening in the future?

For example, if you are missing free throws in games because you are tired, fatigue is holding you back. I’m guessing you don’t want your coach to play you less, so the alternative is to improve your free throw shooting when tired.
 
One drill you can try is Sprint 142s (1 sprint for 2 free throws)

Sprint 142s

• The goal is to make 10 free throws.
• Each sprint, there and back, earns you 2 free throws.
• Once you shoot 2, you have to run another sprint to earn 2 more.
  
• Continue this process until you make 10 shots.

Keep doing this and other drills like this to help you improve. If this doesn’t fix the problem, keep asking the same two questions above over and over. Keep practicing and keep adjusting.
 
That brings me to the second answer.

There is often a significant drop-off from practice performance to game performance because most people do not practice at game speed.

If you feel that could be an issue for you, try to replicate game intensity as much as possible.
 
Practice against a defender whenever you can. Try to create pressure situations during your drills.

For example, going back to zero if you miss 2 shots in a row. Play in front of crowds when you can if that is an option for you.
 
Be creative to make your training as similar to a game as possible.

Now, even after doing all of this, there will still be a difference between your practice performance and game performance because it is still extremely difficult to recreate the excitement, adrenaline, arousal, nerves, pressure and intensity of a real game. ..

So, the next step to increase your "in-game" performance is to play as many real games as you can, whenever you can.
 
If you do all of this, I am confident that you can greatly improve your shooting performance during games.

Lastly, if you're shooting anything below 85-90% three's in practice, you have room to grow as a shooter. The next most obvious and most important way to improve your in-game performance is to become a high percentage shooter in practice.

Get the jumpshot training to become a 90% shooter here.

Get your perfect shooting form down first, and you'll be ready for when I release my in-game jumpshot training program in 2020.

Coach Faizal

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Basketball - Quick Guide - Tutorialspoint He developed a sport based on his childhood game

He also wanted the game to be safer, so the sport was played with soccer balls and peach baskets placed about 10 feet high, with less physical contact, drawing the players' attention to the ball rather than other players. He developed thirteen rules, and the first match took place on December 21, 1891 year among two teams of nine players at Springfield College.

The rules of the game have been changed a bit and many more rules have been added to make it better and more interesting over time. The actual game did not allow dribbling, used closed baskets, and was played on a smaller court. The game was originally played in YMCA gyms. The YMCA helped spread the game to other parts of America, and the game also increased YMCA membership. It was popularized by cable television and distributed to other parts of the globe by North American soldiers fighting in World War I.

Basketball - Purpose

The main purpose of basketball is to make a goal and score points. The goal is achieved by shooting the ball through the basket or hoop. The goal post or basket for the team is on the opponent's court. Each team must not only try to set a goal and prevent the opposing team from taking control of the ball, but must also try to protect the basket in their own court and prevent the opponent from scoring a goal.

Basketball - Team size

Each team may have twelve players eligible to play the game. Five players per team may play at any time on the court and they may be substituted at any time during play. Each team may have a coach and an assistant coach. Each team may have a group of less than five non-playing players with different responsibilities. Usually this is a manager, a doctor, a physiotherapist, a statistician and a translator.

Participating countries

Since basketball originated in the United States, it is very popular in the country and has spread to other neighboring countries. The NBA should be credited for expanding the game and building a huge fan base around the world.

China has dominated the Asian Basketball Championship and won many titles. Basketball is the most popular sport in the Philippines. Iran, South Korea and Japan are also good competitors for China in the Asian Basketball Championship. Russia defeated the USA in the 1972 Summer Olympics and attracted worldwide attention.

Some of the countries that have produced basketball champions are: Greece, Lithuania, Serbia, Spain, France, Canada, USA, Brazil, Italy, Argentina and Montenegro.

There are many variations of basketball, some are indoors and some are outdoors, some are played on larger courts and some teams have more players. We can play a fun game on any flat surface, but FIBA, the organizing body, has made some rules for the basketball court.

Court Design

The standard international basketball court is a 50' x 94' indoor rectangular court.

School courts may be smaller. The court is divided into two symmetrical halves, one for each team. Various markings are drawn on the site. There is a circle in the center, free throw semi-circles, restricted areas and three-dot lines marked on either side of the court. Directly below the basket is a free semi-circular zone.

Basketball is a simple game that requires no equipment other than a hoop, ball and flat court. Even two players can play and have fun playing basketball.

baskets

A hoop or basket with a perimeter netting, 18 inches in diameter, is tightly suspended horizontally from a rectangular backboard 3.5 feet high and 6 feet wide on both sides of the court. The rim of the hoop is 10 feet above the ground. The shield in various international competitions is transparent for better visibility.

Ball

A basketball is a spherical ball that is orange in color and has a rough texture with black outlines, usually made of leather or complex rigid materials.

The ball continuously bounces (dribbling), thrown through the air to other players (passing) and towards the basket (shooting). Thus, a typical basketball must be very durable and easy to handle.

Other equipment

Other equipment may be available for convenience.

• Some international courts have a game clock, which beeps at the end of each period. Some also show a countdown.

• Sometimes there are limit lights on the rear panels, which light up to indicate that the period is ending.

Some international courts have a game clock , which beeps at the end of each period. Some also show a countdown.

Sometimes there are limit lights on the rear panels that light up to indicate that the period is ending.

We have listed here some common terms commonly used in basketball

• Offending team - The team in possession of the ball is the offending team.

• Defensive team - A team that is not in possession of the ball and tries to control it is the defensive team.

• Shot Hours – Shot Hours shows the amount of time allowed for the attacking team to reach the target. If a team fails to make a goal, it is a tact violation and the ball is passed to the opposing team for a throw-in. The clock is usually set to 24 seconds in FIBA ​​and NBA matches. The clock returns to the full limit when the ball touches the basket or passes through the basket. In some cases, after a foul, the shot clock is usually set to a lower number, 14 in NBA and FINA matches.

• Key - Painted area 16 feet wide on professional basketball courts.

• Basketball Pistol - This ball pistol shoots basketball back at the player. Used during training.

• Dunk Shot - A player makes a dunk shot while jumping and pushing the ball through the basket.

• Free Throw - When a player is granted a free throw, he/she may attempt to score from 15 feet without any obstruction from the opposing team. Free throws are also awarded to the opposing team when a player commits technical fouls.

• Penalty situation - A team is in a penalty situation if it commits five fouls in one quarter. The penalty gives free throws to the opposing team after a foul.

• Ball held. Sometimes a player is surrounded by too many opponents and cannot pass the ball to any of his teammates. He has a firm grip on the ball and sometimes even one of his opponents can hold the ball at the same time. To take control of the ball, one of them must grab it with force. This situation is called a held ball.

• Ball bouncing – The referee may call for a ball to be thrown to deal with a ball holding situation and get the ball back into play. The referee also starts the game with a jump ball. A ball is thrown vertically into the air between two opponents. Either of them pushes him towards a teammate.

• Point Guard, Shooter, Small Forward, Power Forward, Center are the different positions of the team members. They are not required to occupy a specific position, and the team may refuse command positions. It is sometimes used to get attention and please viewers.

Offending team - The team in possession of the ball is the offending team.

Defensive team - The team that is not in possession of the ball and tries to control it is the defensive team.

Shot hours – Shot hours show the amount of time allowed for the attacking team to reach the target. If a team fails to make a goal, it is a tact violation and the ball is passed to the opposing team for a throw-in. The clock is usually set to 24 seconds in FIBA ​​and NBA matches. The clock returns to the full limit when the ball touches the basket or passes through the basket. In some cases, after a foul, the shot clock is usually set to a lower number, 14 in NBA and FINA matches.

Key - Painted area 16 feet wide on professional basketball courts.

Basketball Pistol - This ball pistol shoots basketball back to the player. Used during training.

Dunk Shot - A player makes a dunk shot while jumping and pushing the ball through the basket.

Free Throw - When a player is awarded a free throw, he/she may attempt a goal from 15 feet without any obstruction from the opposing team. Free throws are also awarded to the opposing team when a player commits technical fouls.

Penalty situation - A team is in a penalty situation if it commits five fouls in one quarter. The penalty gives free throws to the opposing team after a foul.

Ball held. Sometimes a player is surrounded by too many opponents and cannot pass the ball to any of his teammates. He has a firm grip on the ball and sometimes even one of his opponents can hold the ball at the same time. To take control of the ball, one of them must grab it with force. This situation is called a held ball.

Ball bouncing - The referee may call for a ball to be thrown to deal with a ball holding situation and get the ball back into play. The referee also starts the game with a jump ball. A ball is thrown vertically into the air between two opponents. Either of them pushes him towards a teammate.

Point Guard, Shooter, Small Forward, Power Forward, Center are the different positions of the team members. They are not required to occupy a specific position, and the team may refuse command positions. It is sometimes used to get attention and please viewers.

The ball is tossed into the air to start the game. One of the players diverts it to a teammate. He dribbles and passes among teammates to protect the ball and score a goal. The basket or hoop is placed horizontally at a height of 10 feet on the back board. Each team tries to protect the target on their side by trying to make the target on the opponent's side.

The opposing team tries to get the ball, take control of it by bouncing and try to grab it when it is passed among teammates to prevent the goal. When a player commits a foul, the other team gets a free throw or ball chance. Each goal is worth two points, and each free throw is worth one point. The team with the higher score wins the game. Players may be substituted when a substitute requests.

The game starts when the referee throws the jump ball. In international sports, each game is divided into four 10-minute periods. However, if there is a tie between the teams, they play for an extra period of 5 minutes.

After the first period and after the third period, the players take a 2-minute break. After the second period, the players take a 15-minute break and exchange baskets. After the break, the last player holding the ball scores the ball and the next period begins.

The game time may also be extended if the foul is committed shortly before the time. In such cases, a free throw is awarded regardless of the time interval.

If a player shoots the ball before the time expires, but the ball flies down the basket after the timer expires, the goal is still counted.

Rules of the game

Although basketball was invented with thirteen rules, some rules have been changed and many rules have been added to help players play faster and make the game more interesting for spectators. Some rules have been introduced to minimize the height advantage that taller players have.

There are many variations of the game in different locations, and these branches have governing bodies that formulate the rules of the game. In the US, basketball tournaments are very popular in colleges. Their rules in intercollegiate championships are slightly different from professional basketball.

• Any player in possession of the ball may not remain inside the dirty ring of the court with their back to the basket for more than three seconds.

• No player must touch the ball, basket or rim while the ball is passing through the basket.

• Players are allowed to make short contact with an opposing player who is trying to pass the ball or score a goal, but they may not interfere with him.

• Players making more than five fouls are removed from the game.

• Fouls appropriate to the situation, free throws to the opposing team and the ball is passed to them.

• Players may not carry the ball and walk or run. It's called travel

• When a player is surrounded by opponents within one meter while trying to hold the ball, he/she cannot hold the ball for more than five seconds. Such a player is considered to be closely guarded.

• Players of the team in possession of the ball must not remain in the opposing team's restricted area for more than three seconds.

• They must shoot the ball before the clock ticks.

Any player in possession of the ball may not remain inside a dirty ring with their back to the basket for more than three seconds.

No player must touch the ball, basket or rim while the ball is passing through the basket.

Players are allowed to make short contact with an opposing player who is trying to pass the ball or score a goal, but they may not interfere with him.

Players making more than five fouls are ejected from the game.

Fouls appropriate to the situation, free throws to the opposing team and the ball is passed to them.

Players may not carry the ball and may not walk or run. It's called travel

When a player is surrounded by opponents within one meter while trying to hold the ball, he/she cannot hold the ball for more than five seconds. Such a player is considered to be closely guarded.

Players of the team in possession of the ball must not remain in the opposing team's restricted area for more than three seconds.

They must shoot the ball before the clock ticks.

What should a basketball player not do?

The player must not -

• Throw the ball out of bounds.

• Step along the foul line by freely throwing the ball.

• Step at the end or touchline while passing the ball to a teammate.

• Kick the ball.

• Drip or punch the ball.

• Double ball dribbling.

• Hold the ball and stay in the backcourt where their basket is for more than 8 seconds or the team in charge shall be in breach of the rules.

Throw the ball out of bounds.

Step along the foul line while freely throwing the ball.

Step at the end or touchline while passing the ball to a teammate.

Kick the ball.

Drip or punch the ball.

Double ball dribbling.

Hold the ball and stay in the backcourt where their basket is for more than 8 seconds or the team in charge must foul.

If a team or player violates any of the rules mentioned above, the team loses the ball and the ball is awarded to the opposing team. The opposing team throws him from the side of the court, this is called a throw-in.

The rules for women have been slightly changed to reduce the burden on the players. Clara Baer, ​​who introduced basketball for women, published a set of rules for women players in 1895.

Regulators

FIBA ​​ - The International Basketball Amateur Federation (FIBA) is the international governing body for basketball. It regulates the rules, appoints referees for international tournaments, and hosts the World Championships every four years for both men and women. He is based in Geneva.

NBA - No basketball textbook would be complete without mentioning the NBA, the most important basketball league based in North America. The NBA organizes league championships and is a member of the US Basketball Association. Its players are highly paid and also play for other teams outside of the US. Attracted by huge talent in the US and high rewards, many international players also play in the NBA league. The NBA formulates rules for its matches, which may differ slightly from those set by FIBA.

There are many variants of basketball that are usually played when there are fewer players, sometimes in half the field and mostly without a referee. These games are commonly known as basketball games.

3 vs. 3 or 3 on 3

This is a popular game usually played in the half court when six players are gathered on the court and waiting for other players to appear. This game continues until one of the teams reaches a set score, usually 12 or 21. This game can be played with any even number of players. The rules of the game are basically similar to the official sport, but the team that catches the bounce must hit the ball off the three-point line.

21 or cut throat

This is a separate sport that can be played by any number of players. The first player to score exactly 21 points wins the game. A goal carries 2 or 3 points and is usually followed by a one-point charity free throw or a two-point charity free throw from a three-point line. A successful charity shot may be followed by another until the player reaches 21 points. But if the player scores 22 points, the score goes back to 13 or 15 points. The game is less restrictive and more interesting as there are no fouls.

Chicago

This game is similar to 21, but the main difference is that the players take turns and stay off the court. For example, when three players are playing a game, if the first scores a goal, the second leaves the court and the third starts to play, and if the third scores, then the first must leave the court for the second and third player.

horse

This is an interesting game in which two players challenge each other's ability to shoot and the shots are not protected. Each alphabet of the word "HORSE" is used to award a negative score.

The player challenges the next player by shooting the ball from any spot he chooses, and if he sets a goal, the next player must score from the same spot, otherwise he gets a negative 'H' mark, and the first player gets the chance to shoot again new challenge again. However, if the first player to challenge the other misses the goal, the next player gets a chance to score from anywhere on the court and challenges the first.

If the challenge is passed, the player who accepted the challenge gets the chance to score from any preferred spot on the court. The player who starts the game first and has five negative points on him is called the "Horse" and is the loser.

Shooting competitions

There are various forms of shooting competitions, both on and off the line. Players can choose the rules, whether shots can be protected or unprotected. There is a three-point semi-circle defense shooting competition, called around the world or around the key, where players move from one end of the circle to the other when they successfully set targets. When a player concedes a goal, the next player gets a chance. Sometimes the players have to start over every chance, and sometimes the players agree to mark the place where they made the last successful goal.

Slam Ball

The kicking area has four trampolines located under the basket and the players must jump the ball and dunk. Scoring rules may be slightly different.

Basketball - Tournaments

Coach Forrest S. (Fog) Allen led the movement to include basketball in the Olympics in 1936. Basketball is widely used all over the world. About 215 different national basketball organizations are members of FIBA. Many of these federations organize basketball championships and the winners take part in international competitions.

Some of the popular international championships are listed below -

• FIBA ​​World Championship
• FIBA ​​Women's World Championship
• NCAA Women's Championship
• NCAA Men's Championship
• WNBA Championship
• NBA Championship
• FIBA ​​Asian Championship

* NCAA - National Collegiate Athletic Association

* WNBA - Women's National Basketball Association

Most champions and championships have funny and witty nicknames. Not only do they add a fun element, but they are an important part of the game and get a lot of media attention.

Many teams have won basketball games in the Olympics, but due to the popularity of NBA games and championships, very few non-NBA players are as popular as NBA players. It has become the norm for any champion of any country to join the NBA and play in their championships.

Some of the famous basketball champions are listed below.

Bob Cousy

Bob Cousy, nicknamed "The Hardwood Houdini," is an American professional basketball player and is considered one of the world's greatest ball guards. He was a member of the American professional basketball team from Boston, the Boston Celtics from 1950-1963. He also coached at Boston College from 1963–69.

Bill Russell

He helped the United States win gold at the Olympics 1956 years in Melbourne. He also played for the Boston Celtics and is the first African-American basketball icon. The period in which he played NBA championships, from 1957 to 1969, is commonly referred to as the "Russell era".

Wilt Chamberlain

He was a strong opponent of Bill Russell and a student of Fog Allen's trainer, Chamberlain. In the 60s, he was a goal-scoring machine, and he was never fouled in any NBA game he played. He loved his nickname "Big Dipper" and was also affectionately referred to as "Wilt Stilt", "The Goalkeeper".

Magic Johnson

Ervin Johnson. Jr., better known as Magic Johnson, is an American basketball player. He was a member of the Los Angeles Lakers and led the team to five NBA championships. He is also used to entertaining spectators with his creative ball handling techniques.

Larry Bird

Bird, known as the "Hick from French Lick", played 13 seasons with the NBA Boston Celtics and is an accomplished shooter. He was a member of the US men's basketball team, the Dream Team, which won the Barcelona Olympic gold at 1992 year.

Michael Jordan

Michael Jordan, nicknamed Air Jordan, is known for his exceptional acrobatic ability to jump higher. He was widely regarded as the best basketball player of all time. He is good at shooting, passing and also defending the ball. He helped the US Olympic team win gold medals in Barcelona and Spain in 1984 and 1992.

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, born Ferdinand Lewis Alcindor. Jr. was the most popular American professional basketball player at 1970s and 80s. He was a member of the Milwaukee Bucks and Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA. He is also a popular actor and writer.

Shaquille O'Neal

Shaquille O'Neal, commonly referred to as Shaq, played for various NBA teams, Orlando Magic, Houston Rockets, Los Angeles Lakers, Miami Heat, Phoenix Suns, Cleveland Cavaliers and Boston Celtics. He was part of the US basketball team that won gold at the 1996 Olympics.

John Stockton

John was part of the NBA Utah Jazz, and although he wasn't as tall as most of his team, he was so good with the ball and interceptions that he was considered the greatest point guard in NBA history. He was part of the US basketball team at the 1992 and 1996 Olympics and also won two gold medals.

LeBron James

James, known as King James, was named Mr. Ohio Basketball. He was part of the Miami Heat of the NBA during the 2012 and 2013 wins. This tall, muscular, and athletic champion is also known for earning multimillion-dollar endorsements before even starting his career with the NBA's Cleveland Cavaliers. He was also part of the US men's Olympic team that won bronze in 2004 and gold in 2008.

How to shoot in the wind? About the hurricane stage in Oberhof - Under the gun - Blogs

Useful advice from the three-time biathlon world champion Pavel Rostovtsev.

I would not call the World Cup stage in Oberhof unsuccessful for the Russian team. Rather - dim with some positive moments.

In my understanding, the pause between the third and fourth stages is the time for good basic work, for restoring the foundation on which the athletes will go through January and come out to prepare for the World Championships.

It would be logical to devote this period first to rest, then to aerobic work, somewhere, perhaps, with strength exercises. It is probably good that our biathletes are far from the peak of their form - there really are no high speeds yet. In general, many donated Oberhof - Dahlmeier, the same Norwegians. The place is not easy, it is always easy to get sick there. Therefore, if there are prerequisites, then it is better not to risk it.

I liked the way Babikov looked - especially, of course, in contact races. Eliseev ran the mass start well after falling apart in the sprint. Akimova performs at a good level, but it is important for her to solve problems with the rack. In the wind it is clearly noticeable that the skill is still not enough.

Well done Kaisheva, he can take the stage to his credit. It didn't fail - it's good. Let step by step be drawn into this mess.

Is there any special preparation for the treacherous Oberhof shooting range?

Oberhof is always characterized by difficult wind conditions. From time to time it blows out in Östersund, in Kontiolahti, in Khanty. In Oberhof, there is virtually never a calm. This is a problem even in the training process.

What is the danger?

When you are at every training session, at every zeroing point, you shoot into the wind and smear - easily destroy the confidence in their actions . Therefore, we tried to slightly compensate for such work on the simulator in the shooting range. Then a tunnel appeared - there was an opportunity to shoot there, we used it. Work on the technique should always be present - in this case, also in order to maintain self-confidence.

How to practice shooting in the wind?

The main thing when working in the wind is to clearly understand:

a) at what strength and direction of the wind did you finish sighting;

b) how the mid-point of impact will shift as the direction and/or strength of the wind changes.

This is gained only in training, constant exchange of information with the coach.

According to ballistics, there is a theoretical picture. If a clear wind blows from the left, from nine o'clock, then the average point of impact will shift not by three hours, but by four or five. Because the bullet is twisted and pressed there. If the wind is from the right, from three o'clock, the bullet will go ten or eleven. It is easy to find pictures on the Internet - these are the basics, everything is clear and understandable there.

In the wind, the athlete has two options: 1) make a correction or 2) work with the . In my opinion, if the wind is stable and readable, then it is better to choose an amendment. If it is impetuous - five seconds like this, ten seconds like that, then it subsides altogether - it is useless to make an amendment. You need to work with the takeaway, again understanding where the middle point of impact has shifted.

I have an amazing video - Olga Zaitseva shooting in the individual at the 2013 World Cup. The first prone line - she did not read the wind, missed twice, it cost her a medal. A classic example of a wind error.

Overlaid video: shooting on the left, shooting on the right - pay attention to the flags. Three shots hit, then misses.

Later she said: after the third shot it seemed to me that the wind had died down. And he only got stronger. She continued to shoot at the center and got two misses. What is the conclusion? Regardless of whether you chose a correction or a carry, there should be an understanding of how the midpoint of the hit has shifted.

Is it possible to hide from the wind when shooting?

I would say that Babikov adapted better than anyone from our team to the conditions of Oberhof today, but five misses at one turn in the pursuit confused me. He then explained that he was the last of the group of leaders to arrive and did not take cover from the wind, while others seemed to have taken cover.

In part, of course, he is right, but this factor is not decisive. I don't think Anton's mighty back protected everyone else. One will not close four or five. But four or five will completely close one.

What did Fourcade do in that situation?

1. In front of the border, on the verge of a foul, I overtook Babikov and Eberhard - it seems that they even caught a little on their skis. That is, he exerted pressure, shook his opponents a little. Of course, there is a thin line here: you can swing so that you yourself will fly. But Fourcade often takes that risk. Babikov missed five times, Eberhardt two - Fourcade shot clean.

2. What else gave Fourcade the acceleration. He could feel that his intensity was not high enough, and that he should approach the rack in optimal arousal. Mostly young biathletes make a mistake: they are insured, they approach the rack quietly - recovery begins early, legs are shaking. Someone to cope with the tremor, squats - in Oberhof this was done by Koukalova, Vova Drachev used to be very fond of.

3. Just hid behind the rivals, took the second shield - five rivals covered it from the wind. Again, this is not a decisive factor, but it could play its role.

What is the difference between standing and prone shooting into the wind?

Even with a strong but stable wind, you can shoot at zero while lying down. Here the preparation is stiffer, stability is higher, muscle tension is minimal. The athlete is actually relaxed, there is only static tension created by the belt, setting the butt, fixing the shoulder in the butt. The fit of the weapon in the shoulder is important here.

There are more factors on the counter. There is more muscle effort, the controllability of the rifle is, by definition, worse. Everyone has their own set of tactical actions when standing in the wind: you can squeeze the handle harder with your right hand, you can slightly raise your right elbow, hold your left hand more tightly. All this will increase the rigidity of the fabrication, but at the cost of losing strength.

Breath work is another tactic. Under normal conditions, they usually shoot on each breath. With wind, of course not. Sometimes it's better to pause, take a few short breaths, and then feel the better control of the rifle.

Something also depends on the cartridges. They fly in the wind in different ways - it depends on the manufacturer, on the batch. No matter how much we test, holds the Russian Olympus cartridge best of all.

The top five heaps in the picture are the dispersion of foreign batches of cartridges when firing into the wind from the machine. The bottom four piles are different batches of Olympus cartridges. The difference is obvious.

Doesn't Shipulin miss the first shot too often?

To make a categorical statement, it is necessary to check a large amount of statistics. It is stated that Anton increased the rate of fire.

I must say right away that the rate of fire does not increase due to the time between shots. 2.2-2.7 seconds between shots - optimal timing, good rhythm . Working with a gap of two seconds or faster is already on the verge of taking risks and not controlling certain technical actions.

The main reserve in the rate of fire is the time to the first shot : that is, the readiness from the first time, the absence of unnecessary movements of the fingers, elbows. Immediately put the store, the butt in the shoulder - and started shooting.

It is possible (I emphasize - it is possible), due to the fact that Anton began to go to the first shot faster - he is not completely ready to make it. To be honest, it didn't catch my eye.

There is another variant from the cartridge-rifle complex. We talked with our gunsmith Susloparov. He confirmed that if after a rest of 30-40 minutes (say, between zeroing and the first shot in a race) there is a regular miss, then there may be problems with the weapon. The rifle cooled down - and the first shot did not work perfectly.

Such a possibility exists - at least a reason to check the rifle. But I don't think it's about her. Anton tries, searches - there is nothing terrible yet, and I'm not sure that there is a tendency to miss with the first shot.

Should Loginov, tearing everyone at the IBU Cup, be taken to the base?

Critical topic. Of course he was punished. Formally and de jure, it has the right to start anywhere.

But today, adding more fuel to the fire is already for the assessment of the leadership of the RRF. We cannot disregard the opinion of the biathlon public. And so many negatives.

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