Basketball training device, system and method

Abstract

Method and various devices and systems directed towards teaching, training and developing a shooter to increase the accuracy of shooting a basketball are provided. The method comprises shooting a basketball with centerline straightness, 43-45 degree basketball hoop entry angle and 11 inch shot-depth. Embodiments of the physical devices of the invention, which may be used singly or in various combination, comprise a centerline-straightness target acquisition portion, a shot-depth target acquisition potion and an arc-angle target acquisition portion that teach, develop and reinforce consistent, accurate basketball shooting. A bracket assembly is disclosed for detachably attaching the device embodiments to a basketball backboard above the basketball hoop rim.

1 . A method of shooting a basketball at a basketball hoop by an individual, wherein:
 the individual shoots the basketball at the basketball hoop in a trajectory path having a first end and a second end, said first end comprising a shot release of the basketball by the individual and said second end comprising of the basketball passing through a circular plane defined by the basketball hoop, wherein:
 a center of the basketball passes through a centerline of the circular plane wherein said centerline aligns with the trajectory path; 
 the center of the basketball passes through the circular plane at a distance of about 11 inches from a front of the basketball hoop; and 
 the center of the basketball passes through the circular plane at an angle of about 45 degrees with respect to said plane. 
   
     
     
         2 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the centerline of the circular plane passes through a center of the circular plane of the basketball hoop. 
     
     
         3 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the trajectory path is in the shape of a parabola. 
     
     
         4 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the basketball hoop is attached to a basketball backboard and the trajectory path does not come in contact with the backboard.