Why are there no hook shots in the NBA?

Why are there no hook shots in the NBA?

There were many more players with hook shots back then. The hook shot developed out of 1950's basketball; it was a way mostly for shorter players to throw the ball over a taller defender, which meant it was a more exaggerated arm movement with a longer sweep.

How many times was the Skyhook blocked?

According to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, no-one ever managed to block his skyhook. In reality, he was blocked at least 4 times on 3 seperate occasions! This channel is here to help you become a better basketball player.

Who invented the hook shot?

The hook shot was reportedly performed for the first time in official games in Eurobasket 1937 by Pranas Talzūnas, a member of the eventual champions, the Lithuania basketball team. Former Harlem Globetrotter Goose Tatum is often credited with inventing the hook shot; he even shot them without looking at the basket.

How do you skyhook?

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Who did the skyhook?

The skyhook was rarely blocked, and it was accomplished by only a few players like Wilt Chamberlain and Manute Bol. Magic Johnson used a similar shooting technique during the 1987 NBA Finals, which he called his "baby hook" in deference to teammate Abdul-Jabbar.

How did Kareem Abdul Jabbar change the game?

They felt he would be unstoppable, so they changed the rules to forbid dunking in college games. This was called the "Alcindor Rule." The Alcindor rule held from 1967 to 1975, when it was rescinded, and players were allowed to dunk again.