Alright, so I’ve been trying to nail that Steph Curry look-away three. You know, the one where he just flings it and turns around before it even goes in? Looks so smooth, right? So, I went down to the court today to give it a shot.
First things first, I warmed up my regular shot. Just some basic free throws, then moved back to the three-point line. Gotta get that muscle memory going, you feel me? I spent a good 20 minutes just shooting regular threes, focusing on my form, my release, all that good stuff.
Then came the hard part. I started by trying to just, like, not look at the basket after I shot. That was weird. My brain kept wanting to follow the ball. It took a bunch of tries to even get comfortable releasing the ball and immediately looking away. Most of them were air balls, bricks, all sorts of ugly.
- Attempt 1: Total air ball. Felt super awkward.
- Attempt 2: Hit the backboard, no rim. Still felt unnatural.
- Attempt 3: Another air ball. Starting to get frustrated.
I realized I needed to change something. Instead of just looking away randomly, I decided to focus on a specific spot on the court, like, right near the bench. That helped a little. Gave me something to look at instead of just flailing my head around.
It still felt super weird, though. Like, my body was fighting my brain. I kept wanting to peek, to see if the ball was going in. It’s all about trust, I guess. Trusting that your shot is good, even though you can’t see it.
Getting Closer
After about an hour of this, I finally made one! It wasn’t pretty, and I definitely didn’t turn around all dramatic like Curry, but I released the ball, looked at the bench, and heard the swish. It was a rush!
I kept practicing, and I made a few more. Still way more misses than makes, but I could feel myself getting a little more comfortable with the motion. It’s not just about looking away; it’s about the confidence in your shot. You gotta know it’s going in, even before it leaves your hands.
So, yeah, it’s a work in progress. I’m nowhere near Steph Curry level, but I’m having fun trying. It’s a cool challenge, and it definitely makes you appreciate how much skill and practice goes into those crazy shots he makes.
I’ll keep at it, and maybe one day I’ll be able to pull it off in a game. For now, though, I’m just happy to make a few on an empty court. Baby steps, right?
