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Old 01-05-2015, 08:36 AM   #1
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When you shoot the ball, where do you look at?

This whole shooting meter thing is introduced this year in 2k15, and maybe I am still very new to the game, I keep looking at the bar hoping the release point sits at the middle of the blue bar under the players' feet, so I am wondering will this habit be gone when I am used to it, and where do you guys look at when you shoot the ball???
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Old 01-05-2015, 10:32 AM   #2
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Re: When you shoot the ball, where do you look at?

I know exactly what you're talking about. I used to do this for a long time. I even turned it off during MyCareer so I would be forced to not look at it. But as soon as I went to Park it was staring me right in the face I had to look at it.

I started working on Deadeye in MyCareer and turned the meter on to see when I got green releases and as soon as I did that I stopped noticing it in Park and MyCareer as much. The only time I really notice it now is when I get green releases or when I'm shooting free throws.

I recommend keeping it on all the time and focus on your players release point. It's going to take some will power, but over time you'll stop looking at their feet.
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Old 01-05-2015, 10:55 AM   #3
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Re: When you shoot the ball, where do you look at?

I try to focus on my players release point. I don't notice the bar much unless I get a perfect release and it lights up. I keep it on only for a visual on whether I was early or late with my release.
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Old 01-05-2015, 12:32 PM   #4
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Re: When you shoot the ball, where do you look at?

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I try to focus on my players release point. I don't notice the bar much unless I get a perfect release and it lights up. I keep it on only for a visual on whether I was early or late with my release.
I am the exact same^

I tend to look at it retrospectively to see if I was too late or too early, but during the shot I just watch for the release point. After playing with guys for a while you just get a feel for it. I'm pretty sure I could shot with Gallo, Steph, Iguodala, Draymond and Klay while blindfolded. Maybe Nate Robinson as well.
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Old 01-05-2015, 12:42 PM   #5
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Re: When you shoot the ball, where do you look at?

The release point and the form of the legs. And after that the way the ball airs to the rim, i really do feel all the shooting it feels more than a sec to me.

I never have looked at the feedbacks never turned on and same with meter.
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Old 01-05-2015, 01:20 PM   #6
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Re: When you shoot the ball, where do you look at?

I only look at it in the practice gym, to get a feel for how long I should be holding for the release. Once I'm comfortable enough with it there, I just watch the actual release of the player when I shoot. I like to keep the meter turned on though, solely for the green release. It adds a little extra to just know the shot is going in sometimes.
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Old 01-05-2015, 01:56 PM   #7
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Re: When you shoot the ball, where do you look at?

I looked directly at the meter for my first few games vs AI, but this all changed when I hopped online. I don't know whether it's input lag or something else, but the meter doesn't work online. It clearly doesn't align with the shooting animation and will not trigger a good release if you rely on it. For this reason, I've turned the meter off and now I'm back to focusing on the shot release animation just like last year.
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Old 01-05-2015, 02:16 PM   #8
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Re: When you shoot the ball, where do you look at?

I have that meter off and I just play the way I have since Lakers vs Blazers days. Just release the shot at the peak of the jump.
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