From beyond the arc

letemplay · #1 (**permalink**) Thu Mar 21, 2013, 04:00pm

I disagree somewhat with your statement Cam that a longer shot has a lower chance of going in than one of a shorter distance. I think the 3 point range, lets say 20-23', has become so practiced and the necessary arc, as you say, has been perfected my many, that it IS a more makeable shot. A player that is highly proficient at this distance might struggle with the release and arc necessary for a 10' from the short corner, for instance. Of course if this player practiced this shorter range as much as the 20 footer he might feel more comfortable, but where does he spend most of his practice time at? Beyond the arc, and why not...it's worth 1/3 more

bob jenkins · #2 (**permalink**) Thu Mar 21, 2013, 04:05pm

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Originally Posted by letemplay

I...it's worth 1/3 more

I shake my head at BM's comments about math, then I see this.

MD Longhorn · #3 (**permalink**) Thu Mar 21, 2013, 04:09pm

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Originally Posted by letemplay

Beyond the arc, and why not...it's worth 1/3 more

Ah yes, the new 2.6666666 point shot.

letemplay · #4 (**permalink**) Thu Mar 21, 2013, 04:19pm

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Originally Posted by MD Longhorn

Ah yes, the new 2.6666666 point shot.

Yes, I'm trying to help Billy with his physics

letemplay · #5 (**permalink**) Thu Mar 21, 2013, 04:24pm

...and Camron with geometry

BillyMac · #6 (**permalink**) Thu Mar 21, 2013, 04:46pm

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Originally Posted by MD Longhorn

The new 2.6666666 point shot.

Is this a 2013-14 change? I thought that the rule changes didn't come out until April?

Camron Rust · #7 (**permalink**) Thu Mar 21, 2013, 07:15pm

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Originally Posted by letemplay

I disagree somewhat with your statement Cam that a longer shot has a lower chance of going in than one of a shorter distance. I think the 3 point range, lets say 20-23', has become so practiced and the necessary arc, as you say, has been perfected my many, that it IS a more makeable shot. A player that is highly proficient at this distance might struggle with the release and arc necessary for a 10' from the short corner, for instance. Of course if this player practiced this shorter range as much as the 20 footer he might feel more comfortable, but where does he spend most of his practice time at? Beyond the arc, and why not...it's worth 1/3 more

We're talking the mechanics of shooting, not what distance a specific player has practiced at the most.

And it is 1/2 more, not 1/3 more.