How To Be An Efficient Hooper 

I understand the stats behind this, but there’s something to be said about the beauty of the midrange game too. Takes less effort than getting to the hoop and also develops your touch and shooting form. You become more of a threat all over the floor.

I think having a midrange really makes you more unpredictable as a player and it's really hard to guard if you know how to use it even if it's not as efficient as a 3 I still think it should be used

Statistically the midrange isn’t as important, but being a legitimate threat there helps your other shots too. They’re gonna sag off more while you’re behind the arc and not just bail to the bucket every time you drive. Something to be said about keeping a defender truly on his toes

Outside of six feet, it matters more how open you are than the distance from the hoop. So, if you have an open middie, you should take it, unless a 3 would also be uncontested. If your team takes and makes a lot of 3s, this should open up more open middies

I think it's tricky because the current stats that we see for layups and threes don't exist in a middy-free vacuum. They reflect the current mindset of the occasional mid jumper (i.e. the defense is calibrating the middy as an option that they need to guard against). If the defense knows that literally zero mid-range shots will be taken, they will probably guard differently... and maybe it's possible the layup PPP would go down slightly. Just playing devil's advocate here.

I have found that the shot that becomes most open for me is the mid range. Especially when you have the ability to get defenders to bite on a glance at the rim from behind the arc. Hunting the midrange is where you begin to get problems because it congests the court and closes driving and cutting lanes. There are also situations where the midrange may be the most efficient shot like against a drop coverage or a DHO. I also gain the most confidence from making midrange shots in game, that’s a factor I think that could be overlooked in this video. Every player has different confidence boosters and for some that’s a midrange, while for others that could be getting to the rim or knocking down 3’s.

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Wow… these are the most unique and educational videos for players trying to improve skill! Keep up the good work!

Excellent Video coach frikki :) thank you (a lot)

Loving the consistent uploads :)

Very interesting stats coach, thank you!.

This is a great video keep spreading awareness

love the vids has taught me alot 🙂

Damnn u took my suggestion, Great vid!

Great video as always

I watched around 3 hours of your film today, i really like the way you make your videos. remember the name tom when i get high in basketball

Great vid. I wonder if there is more to it than the raw stats (like mid range shots contested more often, late shot clock, etc.) which might explain lower clip overall, but in the subset of clean looks the story might be different? Same argument for the other categories but I struggle to put a blanket “bad shot” overall to middies haha, love them a bit too much I guess

Hey coach love the videos

Dang I love this topic. Also what about psychological momentum. Would shooting 33% from 3 keep you psychologically positive or 41% from mid range. It’s tougher to keep a good mindset when missing more.

thank you coach for all of these instructive videos, i hope you come up with more videos that i can learn from! Thanks again! Do you think maybe you can make some videos about rebounding and blocking shots. I usually stay around the post and that would really be helpful for me, thanks again!

The thing about the mid-range is that its the most reliable shot to actually get off. Shooting a contested turn-around fade away three pointer with a defender hounding you is a very difficult shot to make; but those who master the mid range game can make that shot in clutch moments consistently. Same goes for lay up; if you have your defender 1v1 its a very efficient shot, but with an effective rim protector or help defenders on the enemy team, there are many situations in which its just too difficult to take the shot without risking a turn over/block. The middy however is rarely going to draw help defense, and way easier to shoot off the dribble. Therefore, while it is the 3rd most efficient shot, it is balanced by often times being the only actual reliable shot available. This is why so many game-winning shots are middy jumpers (see Kawhi in the playoffs, etc.) While it is inefficient when playing within perfectly executed team basketball, if you are on the floor with several other players who are below average scorers as your team mates, your defender is playing up on you very aggressively on the three point line, and there are keyed-in rim protectors and help defenders playing good team D on drives to the hoop -- then the mid range jumper is simply the only reliable shot you likely have left to put points on the board in crunch time situations. This is why its such an essential shot to master, and why the two most cold-blooded shooters in the history of basketball, Kobe and MJ, used the turn-around fade middy as their bread and butter. When you're the go to scorer, your team gets you an iso, and the enemy team is helping hard on drives, it is in fact your best shot in many situations--and yet many people have taken its 'inefficiency' to mean its actually a bad shot despite it being one of the most crucial end of game, playoff situation shots in basketball.

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Great video thanks

I’m a regular LA fitness hooper😂. The middy is definitely needed. It’s easier to play team ball with just layup and threes but when the defense locks in, you have to be able to break your man down and hit that middy. All the bucket getters I see there use the middy when needed.

It really depends on the level in which you are playing at. In my experiences pick-up is really a game of 1v1 with a full team on the court, so at that level transitional moves + jumpers is more than enough. However college,professional, and even high school the game slows down, so post play and mid range comes into play because the defense has time to set up. With all that being said my advice: focus on building a compete game (mid range, 3s, post moves, and transitional moves) so that case when the opportunity comes you know what to do! As the saying goes in California: “If you stay ready, you won’t ever have to get ready!” 🏀💪🏾

I love the mid-range shots, but is true that the 3-point era is here and it doesn’t look like is slowing down, the way the game plays changes, I would recommend the two foot floater or a one legged runner to make for the mid-range shot, they are more fast and unpredictable, good finishes to have in the bag, but you can always take the mid range shot if the opportunity comes

Hi Frikki, could you by any chance make a video, on how to become a better finisher, or drills to become a better finisher

Wish there was instruction like this available as a youth. Better late than never I guess. 😎 Awesome job‼️

Another great vidéo

Every team I've watched win a championship had at least 1 or 2 people who can knock down the mid range at a solid enough level to keep the defense honest and actually be able to have counters. I feel like players who struggle with mid range tend to struggle once the scouting report and intensity is there. Even the Warriors go after players who can shoot mid range over defense to play the 3. Harrison, KD, Wiggins

I think the midrange make you a scoring menace but i understand, we should more work on our finishing ability and on our 3point shooting.

I think it’s still valuable but you should know when to shoot it. If you are open with less time on the shot clock or clutch situations where you don’t need to think about later possessions because ppp is more but fg% for midrange is bit higher in the nba. So game winning shot could be more midrange.

I think mid-range shots are great if you're at the free throw line. Sheer practice could make most free throw line-ish shots to enter a higher efficiency like 60% so I think that's when it competes up to equal PPP and value as 3s.

It's an interesting question. I was pro "Morey Basketball" during the Rockets era and was all behind them against the Warriors but this sad loss made me open my eyes. 3s n layups are clearly the most efficient way to score but i truly think that every solid offense needs a "mid range maestro" to have enough wide open 3s n layups cause this shoots are well defended most of the time cause defensive gameplan are essentially about it. Mid Range is where offensive beast can put the pressure on defense cause too many way to score for a complete scorer + no one wants to help in mid range when every teammates are behind the line or in the dunker spot + if the defender puts too much pressure, you can still drive to the basket + good mid range shoots give good offensive rebounds position. Finally, i would say that I change my mind and you can't win with mid range as the first team option to score but you needs a mid range maestro to win (n i consider long finishes as mid range too)

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I've heard all of the "pro mid range" arguments. But IMO they don't stack up against the staggering efficiency numbers like the ones at 2:03. The top pro leagues in Europe are shooting only around 36% from midrange. I'd love to hear your thoughts - should we be shooting the midrange at all? In which situations and why?

I just started learning how to hoop and this is my goal as well. 3&D&Layup, I think that's the most efficient use of my time with minimal time training. Aside from that, I'm just training basic dribbling techniques to be able to get to the hoop. Once I get proficient at 3, D and Layup, maybe I'll add a floater there somewhere to bail me out while attacking. What do you think. Can you also break this down not only per range but also per type of shot? Post up, Mid Range, Pull Up Mid Range, Floater, Open 3, Step Back 3, Offscreen 3, Layup, Dunk, and etc.

Well Coach Frikki definitely got the whole basketball world talking about this topic. This is the hot take of the year! 😂

I only take mid ranges when I am open and it's the best possible shot. I only shoot them if I am in a decent rhythm since there is usually a better opportunity if you pass the ball around.

We still need some people who master in midrange to be a part of our team. Not only us but also our opponents know midrange is not the best choice according to the data. Therefore, we can imagine that our opponent will set their defense strategy to make us to do midrange. That will be sad if we can't punish their defense strategy just because nobody can do midrange on the team.

Thanks coach

Back to basket turn around mid range shot is a great change of pace. Best 1v1 move of all time imo.

Do best tips to help you scan the court better

Hey coach if the mid range is so bad then should players change the way we shoot the ball? Traditionally players bring the ball above their head before releasing so they can shoot over their defender which is how all the best mid range shooters shoot but all the best 3 point shooters shoot one motion and usually with a lower set point (Curry, Dame, Trae). Should we all start mimicking the way guards like dame shoot (below their hairline) instead of the way wings like KD and Bron shoot (above their heads)?

As a young hooper My three points makes percentage probably is just around 10% (not enough power) while I'm pretty sure I can generate around 20% of mid ranges at least, especially if they're both contested the mid-ranges wins by a lot when I try to do step-backs (not enough power)

You can make a video of the short steps in dribbling?

Wonderful Video Coach frikki it has been very helpful for my game but I was wondering if you can make a video about something related to Lamelo I have watched the other ones but maybe create a new one if you can

Coach could u make a video on release/follow through. Cus my shot although im a right handed shooter, during my release my shots kinda curves and goes left along with my arm. And I've been tryna fix it for a while.

Hey love this channel but I was wondering if this still applies to high school players? Especially if you can’t shoot the three ball yet.

That's very good

Do a video on best moves for shooters.

Can you make a video on how to do workouts by yourself?

I think that even though it’s not efficient, sometimes if you beat your man, and the help D / shot blocker is sagging and not fully moving off his man. An open pullup middy feels like the best shot rather than driving into a shot blocker. However midrange fades and step back I think are shots that should never be taken.

Request video for how to protect ball and counter in full court press.

@1:13 do you see how tight Jordan is palming the ball? He clamped the ball so tight you can see the indents on the ball from his fingers.. I don't think people knew Jordan had big hands too.

i just dont believe in completely eliminating the midrange shot- it just shouldnt be your main offensive go-to. It makes you unguardable, you can get a shot anywhere on the court. Lets end of the shot clock you should at least have some proficiency in scoring at *all 3 levels*

this assumes that all the shots are being taken in the same conditions. obviously most people are trying to take a shot close to the rim or take an open 3, but when those 2 options are being covered having a midrange shot is valuable. is a midrange shot in that case worse than taking a contested three or walled off drive?

Hey coach I think middies should be used differently for players of varying sizes *For smaller players:* like myself (6'2) they should be used the same way curry uses them. Used rarely for variety, space creation, and when the lane is too clogged. Driving is still more valuable bc we draw fouls more easily but punishing defenders when they overcommit is good *For taller players:* if they have that shooting touch they should absolutely spam it against smaller players or on drives. The closer to the paint the better. Due to their height, they can more often than not force other players to overcommit leading to fouls. Kevin Durant does this and it opens up the lane for his drive but also pulls the taller defenders away from the paint which creates opportunities for other players

I have a question is that I don't know where to go when I get waved off. I'm a PF btw. Feels like I cannot go in nor out of the lane line

You have your spot on the court that you’re most confident in. Best shot is being in those positions and shooting at those spots when you’re open. Look to attack the paint then mid range then 3 pointer for me usually

A big advantage of having a midrange is that it opens up more threes and drives when people know you can shoot it. You should develop the midrange so your other options open up and are easier

coach can you make videos about how to run fast with dribble

Hi Coach, which is more efficient.... a contested layup or a wide open mid-range shot?

2:22 I would like to clear something up from the video, when Coach Frikki says don't practice "The least efficient shot in the game", that's not what you should be doing. It's not 'the game' but rather 'your game' because you might be making more middies than 3 pnts but you're 3 pt in 1 season is higher than your middy, this doesn't make it any better. It all comes down to shooting% from different areas and which you are at best so practicing your strengths short term makes you more deadly than short term practicing weaknesses. There is going to me the most defense in the paint so it is harder if you're not used to going against tough defenders and so on. Anyways that was confusing, my point is take and make the shots that you are comfortable making and don't take stupid shots. If you ever feel like you're taking a shot you shouldn't be, kick out.

I think its clear that midrange should generally not be the first option. However, the midrange is vital as a bailout shot- if your play falls apart and you need a bucket its a lot easier to get a decent middy off than a layup. This is especially important in the playoffs, where players like Jimmy Butler, Kawhi or KD can take over with the midrange by themselves. Theres also the fact that the threat of a midrange make it easier to attack the rim. Finally, while midrange shots are definitely not as efficient, I imagine that 3 point and layup efficiency metrics get a boost from the fact that you usually take those shots in the flow of the offense, which means better looks. The midrange is reserved as a last resort, which might make its numbers worse.

It's simple the players I do workouts with I tell them to master all 3level, so you can always have a counter too how the defense is ,the game is being ruin by that style of play the beauty of the game is going away causing players not to master their in between game , post moves etc and I watch alot of team lose games shooting too much 3's when the mid range would've won them the game. That why I love watching players like kyrie that can score in all 3 levels and curry that can also kill you in the mid range. Keep up the good work coach love the videos

I think midrange game is really good for undersized players who struggles scoring under the rim. For example: on the one hand You have Kyrie Irving - layup beast, hard to block him, he doesn’t use midrange shots. On the other hand you got Jalen Brunson - a guy who hoops rarely under the rim preferring 3 - 10 soft touch, deadly midrange and 3.

Coach can you make a video about the 2-1-2 defense and how to beat it?

Mid range is like controlling the center in chess… Especially when you know who you’re playing with and what they like to do… bringing the attention to me from knocking down a couple good shots opens the entire court up to allow everyone to get some good shots as well

steve kerr once said, "in order to become a good three point shooter you must first become a great shooter" so i believe taking mid range jumpers can increase the focus and the touch so you shoot better in the three point line

Many of the greatest tough shot makers/closers did their work from midrange (Kobe, kd, mj, etc.) it isn’t as important for the first 45 mins of the game but in those last few mins when a 3 is too risky and the paint is too clogged to take a lay, the midrange is the best option

Can you make a guide to 3 point shooting

can you pls do a video about counter moves

since threes and lays are more efficient most of the time the defense will left you a open midrange look once you beat your first defender or come off screens. and if you just take those shots its gonna put a ton of pressure on the close out defense and it forces the big to make a decision. Plus as the level gets higher them dudes on the perimeter not letting me breath a 6foot8 monster sitting in the paint course im taking a midrange

Can you do a video on how the best players get downhill

can you do avid about how to move throughout the court without the ball pls

If you don’t have a middy and a floater you’ll struggle. Even the best athletes can’t always get to the rim. Especially for P&R play you need that in between shot.

These are NBA stats i guess, as an amateur, I'd be interested in knowing how overall / 3s / 2s PPP changes with level.

i agree

The midrange game will return as king 👑

One of the best things when shooting around is instead of chucking the shots and trying to make something in a row, try to not miss twice in a row. This would make you less of a streaky shooter and more of a efficient one

This is why Zion Williamson is my favorite player. He's a forward who can shoot but instead plays with his brain and uses his incredible skill and strength in the most efficient way..95% at the rim, other 5% the occasional wide open three.

What if my 3point shot is bad and I can only shoot midrange?

I believe you should take whatever shot is open. If you can't hit an open 15 footer, yeah, don't take it. But if you're always open from 15 feet, work on making that shot.

Your guy Byanymeansbasketball has lots of vids about the midrange speaking positively about it. Have u discussed this topic with him or do u think he's just making these midrange videos to satisfy his fans.

I understand this but when teams pack in the paint so you cant get lay ups shout to the Lakers making it hard for Ja. You need those floters and mid range that you can go to. I think this is the diffence bwtween JA and Fox. Fox has developed his mid range game and even threes so he can score at all three levels.

this all depends on the player though because me personally im a better mid range shooter than most people in my school i think i could maybe reach and say province but i cant get enough power to shoot 3s consistently so i just shoot middies mainly and am still top 5 at my school

Even tho stats say 3’s and layups it doesn’t account for game plans and adjustments.. everyone is aware of these things but you will not always be able to get to the 3 or to the rim you need to have everything!

what boosts the efficiency of 3pt shots is the existence of other shots, if suddenly no one were shooting mid ranges, why would anyone guard anything besides the 3pt and the paint? that would definitely affect the efficiency on layups and 3pt shots, the odd man out is what balances everything else, that's why players who can score on all three levels are one notch above everyone else.

I see where your going with this as 3’s and layups are efficient shots but that doesn’t mean a mid-range is a bad shot. For example, if one person catches at the high post, then the most efficient shot would be a mid-rang jumper since your already there and don’t have to make an extra dribble. Also a mid range is almost impossible the guard knowing that the defender thinks your attacking the rim.

Matter fact... forget the data. How many great scorers in our lifetime NEVER shot middy except maybe Houston Harden and Curry (who still is able to make those and keep the defense honest) when the game gets tight it is a must. Come on Frikki what NBA team or any team you know won a chip without having someone to hit Middies? Even the warriors go after tall wings who can shoot middy when it is clutch time.

I don’ say that shooting mids is useless cuz if you’re open you need to nock em down

Hey coach this might be a stupid question but what does the term bag mean in bball?

Everyone who was ever though of as a great scorer in the playoffs AS WELL as the regular season were always nasty in the midrange and that might never change. You need to score however you can sometimes, but it seems as if teams of all levels will have less options to go to in the clutch years from now. Even them CP3 camp 1v1s look sort of boring.

nash was so insanely efficient

The reason why the midrange stats are lower is because it's usually more contested than a 3 pt, but theoretically, the closer you are to the basket the better your chance is

The mid range opens up those other shots though(3s and lay ups). Can’t just eliminate it. Makes it much easier to guard if I know you either just shoot 3s or attack rim.

Do you think teams could get away with never shooting a midrange?

Midrange is lethal, ur game will be simpler u'll find urself more open on threes and layups when defenders think u are a threat at mid

I didn't understand, what's 3-10?