Spin Shot - Curve & Accuracy

Instructions

1. 1CB drives forward from center toward the 9m line with the ball
2. 2RB moves up on the right side as CB passes to RB
3. 3RB immediately returns the ball to the advancing CB
4. 4CB receives the return pass and continues toward the defenders
5. 5CB releases a spin shot with sharp wrist snap, curving around the block

Coaching Points

• Snap the wrist sharply at release — a slow snap produces no meaningful curve
• Finish with fingers pointing down and thumb rotating inward for topspin
• Release the ball from a higher point to maximize the arc around the block
• Aim at the post-side — the spin will curve the ball back toward the corner
• Practice the wrist snap without a ball first to isolate the technique

Common Mistakes

• Wrist snap is too weak, producing a straight ball with no meaningful curve
• Releasing from too low a point, causing the spin shot to fly into the block
• Over-rotating the wrist and losing control of the ball direction entirely
• Using full arm power instead of prioritizing the wrist technique for spin
• Failing to follow through with fingers pointing down after the release