Legendary basketball coach John Wooden once observed that of all the skills a player must master, basketball shooting mechanics demand the most mental skills to execute effectively. While many books detail the physical aspects of shooting and mental skills training, "Shooting Out of Your Mind" is one of the first to address both topics within a single volume. In this hands-on guide, players, their parents, and coaches will learn the essential mental (Part 1) and physical (Part 2) mechanics involved in successful basketball shooting.

Drawing from his 40 years of experience, renowned sport psychologist, basketball coach, and karate instructor Dr. Rob Smith shares numerous 'Homework Exercises' for readers to practice, helping them master crucial skills like basketball shooting mechanics. In addition, Dr. Rob provides essential tools for tracking progress and avoiding the pitfalls (Part 3) that can derail players from achieving their goals. While most coaches can teach players the fundamentals of shooting a basketball, this workbook empowers them to guide their athletes in mental skills training, including goal-setting, resilience, confidence, managing pressure situations, visualizing themselves playing well, and ultimately, Shooting Out of Your Mind to become a great teammate.

Shooting Out of Your Mind is an essential toolbox for any player or coach looking to improve their basketball shooting mechanics and enhance mental skills training.