Written by: Neil Pierson, Sammamishreview.com
July 31, 2015
Learning to shoot a basketball correctly and consistently is sort of like constructing an automobile engine — there are a lot of moving parts that have to be in synch to create high performance.
Teams across the country are using technology to make themselves better. The Noah Basketball shooting system, which uses a camera and computerized analysis, is becoming more prevalent. The Miami Heat, for example, began using Noah in 2010 and went on to win two NBA titles as players like LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Ray Allen attested to Noah’s help in improving their shooting percentages.
Brandon Naluai (second from right), a 2015 Eastlake High School graduate, clowns around with participants July 21 at the school’s youth basketball camp.
The Eastlake High School boys basketball program recently purchased a Noah system, and used it during their youth camp July 20-23.
Dozens of boys entering grades four through eight had the chance to work with the system, which judges the arc of the ball and calls out a number after every shot.
“It tries to put the science in the art of shooting,” Eastlake head coach Steve Kramer said. “The ideal descending arc on a shot is 45 degrees, and the ideal depth into the rim is about 11 inches deep.”
Youth players received a daily printout of their shooting statistics, showing their average arc, depth and consistency. It’s far more effective than a coach giving verbal feedback, Kramer said.