NBA shooting coach Dave Love joins Coleman and Tyler for one of the deepest conversations we’ve had on shooting development. Dave breaks down shooting periodization, quantifying touch, movement coordination, skill adaptability, the massive misconceptions coaches still hold about shooting mechanics and much more.He shares stories from working with Aaron Gordon, Tristan Thompson, and other NBA clients, while also offering incredibly practical guidance for coaches working at every level.This one’s a masterclass.00:00 – 06:00 | Introduction & Dave’s BackgroundDave Love’s career overviewHow he got into NBA shooting developmentEarly mistakes and breakthroughs06:00 – 23:00 | Shooting Periodization ExplainedHow periodization applies to skill developmentThe three phases:Movement CoordinationSkill AdaptabilityPerformance TrainingWhy weak shooters shouldn’t jump into “game-like” trainingThe challenge point and avoiding overload23:00 – 38:00 | Touch, the C-Curve, & Shot AdaptationDave’s research on touchWhy good shooters adjust angle & velocity togetherWhy inconsistent shooters adjust in opposite directionsHow constraints and variability train touchPractical examples for coaches to use38:00 – 59:00 | Self-Organization, Constraints & The Sandbox AnalogyWhy self-organization is NOT “do whatever you want”How constraints shape learningThe sandbox:Walls = boundariesCenter = functional variabilityGiving players freedom inside structureAvoiding over-coaching explanations59:00 – 1:13:00 | Case Studies & Coaching in High-Performance SettingsAaron Gordon’s transformationTristan Thompson switching handsCampazzo and the 50–40–90 seasonAdapting training when you can't add loadIndividualizing intention within team drillsHow to guide players without changing the drill1:13:00 – 1:26:20 | Future of Shooting Research & Final TakeawaysThe next frontier: studying ball biomechanics, not just formSpin axis, ball path, and straight-line set pointWhy the field still misunderstands “smoothness”Final advice for coaches at all levelsWhere to find Dave Love and his resourcesYou can find Dave on all socials @Coachdavelove, check out his website "coachdavelove.com" and make sure to check out his podcast - The Coach Dave Love PodcastAs always, stay up to date with everything we have going on IG: https://www.instagram.com/byanymeanscoaches/YT: https://www.youtube.com/@ByAnyMeansCoachesAlso, check out Coleman's new book!!https://www.amazon.com/Modern-Basketball-Blueprint-Holistic-Adaptable/dp/B0G34LSST6

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