Webinar Recap

### Webinar Recap

• 00:02–00:05 — Introduction to the habits and mindset that separate good shooters from great shooters, featuring Dave Daniels and Taneka Rubin.
• 00:05–00:10 — Why becoming an elite shooter requires more than talent — and how consistency, commitment, and intentional practice create long-term improvement.
• 00:10–00:15 — Mano shares his personal journey as a shooter and why understanding *how* to practice is just as important as putting in the work.
• 00:15–00:20 — The importance of finding a way to practice every day, even without access to a gym or basket.
• 00:20–00:25 — “Find a way” in action: creative ways players can work on their shooting mechanics, footwork, and release without a hoop.
• 00:25–00:30 — Why every player has a unique shot and how developing your own shot is more valuable than trying to copy another player’s form.
• 00:30–00:35 — The difference between simply taking shots and actually *making shots* in practice — and why great shooters start close to the basket.
• 00:35–00:40 — How successful repetitions build confidence, improve feel, and gradually allow players to expand their shooting range.
• 00:40–00:45 — Using video and tracking to identify shooting flaws, measure progress, and develop a more consistent and repeatable shot.
• 00:45–00:50 — Why shot arc, touch, and quality of misses matter — plus how elite shooters learn to recognize when they are “getting hot.”
• 00:50–00:55 — Deliberate practice: why players need a plan for their workouts and should prioritize the shots they will actually take in games.
• 00:55–01:00 — Training at game speed and creating realistic game situations so practice translates directly to competition.
• 01:00–01:05 — The nine key principles for becoming a great shooter, including owning your development, finding your unique shot, tracking results, and embracing discomfort.
• 01:05–01:10 — Q&A on developing as a shooter, getting noticed by coaches, training without a basket, and how much time players should dedicate to shooting.
• 01:10–01:15 — The mental side of shooting: how self-talk, confidence, and trusting your preparation can help players work through shooting slumps.
• 01:15–01:19 — Closing thoughts and an invitation to continue developing through PGC’s Fall Shooting College and online shooting programs.