Build a Pure Catch-and-Shoot
Curry's bread and butter — catch it and rise into a repeatable, clean jumper.
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- You can film and get measured
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Work top to bottom. Each step is a real skill with its own lesson. Film the ones marked Analysis and get an honest read on your movement before you move on. Get the last step right and you have the Catch-and-Shoot Three.
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Beginner
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Shooting Form (BEEF)
AnalysisEverything starts here: Balance, Eyes, Elbow, Follow-through. The whole jumper is built on these.
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The Free Throw
AnalysisGroove the same motion with no defender and no rush — reps that lock in your set point and follow-through.
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Intermediate
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Triple Threat Stance
AnalysisGet into a balanced, loaded stance on the catch so you're ready to rise in rhythm.
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The Jump Shot
AnalysisAdd the legs — load and rise vertically, releasing near the top with a full follow-through.
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Advanced
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Catch-and-Shoot
AnalysisThe moveCatch on balance, feet set, and fire in one motion — the analyzer's strongest read, so chase a clean elbow and hold.
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