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Message: [QUOTE="BBallF, post: 5145994, member: 10435"] Ash shoots a very muscular but classic jump shot from almost in front of her face. Her release moment is very low on the jump meaning that it takes more strength because she hangs longer in the air. When she has her legs, you will see her on fire but you have to have them to shoot that pull up and the 3 with that power. Also, she has to be perfectly horizontal to the floor and straight up to the rim for accuracy. For me, it's not about the mechanics of the shot it's about what she does before it. She needs a one dribble pull up. The old time fake left with the left leg extended, go right with the left leg with one step and one dribble, get vertical and straight, go up and release. She has done it at times well but she also needs to finish the drives better . If she does that, the defense will have to lay off and she will get better looks. A 3 jumper is a tough shot. Many, including Paige, shoot a set shot from the arc. So her mechanics are fine. I think it is an endurance issue ( yes even for her) because she gives so much on defense and it takes a lot of energy to shoot that shot. I also think a lot of what happens with her is between the ears. I like her driving more with a baby pull up because it will give her her eye and confidence. She can be a much more all around scorer and that is what she and the team needs.She will get there but she needs time. [/QUOTE]