Comments on: Charting Houston Rockets guard Kyle Lowry http://www.red94.net/charting-kyle-lowry/32/ Red94 | essays and musings on the nba and houston rockets Sat, 04 Feb 2012 05:13:28 +0000 hourly 1 By: Assessing Ariza – Part 2 | Red94 | essays and musings on the nba & houston rocketshttp://www.red94.net/charting-kyle-lowry/32/comment-page-1/#comment-879 Assessing Ariza – Part 2 | Red94 | essays and musings on the nba & houston rockets Thu, 18 Feb 2010 21:39:50 +0000 http://www.red94.net/?p=32#comment-879 [...] In addition, he has no ability whatsoever to shoot while going to his right.  As I explained in Charting Kyle Lowry, it is the ability to shoot accurately while driving to the strong hand which I feel distinguishes [...] [...] In addition, he has no ability whatsoever to shoot while going to his right.  As I explained in Charting Kyle Lowry, it is the ability to shoot accurately while driving to the strong hand which I feel distinguishes [...]

]]> By: Thoughts on Mavs – Rockets | Red94 | essays and musings on the nba & houston rocketshttp://www.red94.net/charting-kyle-lowry/32/comment-page-1/#comment-864 Thoughts on Mavs – Rockets | Red94 | essays and musings on the nba & houston rockets Thu, 18 Feb 2010 21:33:34 +0000 http://www.red94.net/?p=32#comment-864 [...] the 4th, Kyle Lowry hits yet another spot up 3, straightaway, and I begin to regret abandoning my earlier project.  I stopped charting after a few games as it seemed that there simply would not be enough data to [...] [...] the 4th, Kyle Lowry hits yet another spot up 3, straightaway, and I begin to regret abandoning my earlier project.  I stopped charting after a few games as it seemed that there simply would not be enough data to [...]

]]> By: Reginald Jordanhttp://www.red94.net/charting-kyle-lowry/32/comment-page-1/#comment-6700 Reginald Jordan Sun, 13 Dec 2009 18:37:00 +0000 http://www.red94.net/?p=32#comment-6700 @Klow7 http://www.red94.net/?p=32 - haters @Klow7 http://www.red94.net/?p=32 – haters

]]> By: Arvidhttp://www.red94.net/charting-kyle-lowry/32/comment-page-1/#comment-54 Arvid Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:07:01 +0000 http://www.red94.net/?p=32#comment-54 Since there might not be enough in -game data to either approve or disapprove the hypothesis, why don't you submit your observation and phasal conclusion to the Houston Rockets Organization? I assume they can easily test this out during trainings. Just my .02. Since there might not be enough in -game data to either approve or disapprove the hypothesis, why don’t you submit your observation and phasal conclusion to the Houston Rockets Organization? I assume they can easily test this out during trainings. Just my .02.

]]> By: Arvidhttp://www.red94.net/charting-kyle-lowry/32/comment-page-1/#comment-6504 Arvid Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:07:00 +0000 http://www.red94.net/?p=32#comment-6504 Since there might not be enough in -game data to either approve or disapprove the hypothesis, why don't you submit your observation and phasal conclusion to the Houston Rockets Organization? I assume they can easily test this out during trainings. Just my .02. Since there might not be enough in -game data to either approve or disapprove the hypothesis, why don’t you submit your observation and phasal conclusion to the Houston Rockets Organization? I assume they can easily test this out during trainings. Just my .02.

]]> By: trugoyhttp://www.red94.net/charting-kyle-lowry/32/comment-page-1/#comment-53 trugoy Mon, 23 Nov 2009 05:21:52 +0000 http://www.red94.net/?p=32#comment-53 Actually I think Lowry has a flaw in his shot, you can notice it watching his free throws, his feet are too close together. The power in a jump shot comes from the energy transfer from the feet, and the feet being too close together, the power doesn't transfer effectively, i.e. in a pyramid shape. Actually I think Lowry has a flaw in his shot, you can notice it watching his free throws, his feet are too close together. The power in a jump shot comes from the energy transfer from the feet, and the feet being too close together, the power doesn’t transfer effectively, i.e. in a pyramid shape.

]]> By: trugoyhttp://www.red94.net/charting-kyle-lowry/32/comment-page-1/#comment-6503 trugoy Mon, 23 Nov 2009 05:21:00 +0000 http://www.red94.net/?p=32#comment-6503 Actually I think Lowry has a flaw in his shot, you can notice it watching his free throws, his feet are too close together. The power in a jump shot comes from the energy transfer from the feet, and the feet being too close together, the power doesn't transfer effectively, i.e. in a pyramid shape. Actually I think Lowry has a flaw in his shot, you can notice it watching his free throws, his feet are too close together. The power in a jump shot comes from the energy transfer from the feet, and the feet being too close together, the power doesn’t transfer effectively, i.e. in a pyramid shape.

]]> By: Clinthttp://www.red94.net/charting-kyle-lowry/32/comment-page-1/#comment-52 Clint Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:07:01 +0000 http://www.red94.net/?p=32#comment-52 Although unrelated to the topic (Lowry's shooting), I did notice something from last night's game that should be discussed. During one of the final possessions of the game, Lowry made it to the basket and went up for a layup with one defender challenging. Typically, when a player goes up for a layup, there are two main goals that are usually a case of either or; finishing in one smooth motion or seeking out contact to draw a foul and then focusing on finishing, in order. Either of these two scenarios are usually the case when a player typically goes up to finish(but not both at the same time), but, in the instance of Lowry's layup, I noticed that he went for a high percentage layup while, at the same time, positioning his hands close enough to the defenders arms so that he could focus on cleanly releasing the ball and then immediately switch his focus on drawing contact a fraction of a second after releasing the ball, to give the appearance that the contact preceded or coincided with the release of the ball. I think this is unique and goes beyond what is already known -- that Lowry is a strong finisher even with contact (understood as contact that clearly precedes the shot attempt) thanks to his strength, body control and concentration. Although unrelated to the topic (Lowry’s shooting), I did notice something from last night’s game that should be discussed. During one of the final possessions of the game, Lowry made it to the basket and went up for a layup with one defender challenging. Typically, when a player goes up for a layup, there are two main goals that are usually a case of either or; finishing in one smooth motion or seeking out contact to draw a foul and then focusing on finishing, in order. Either of these two scenarios are usually the case when a player typically goes up to finish(but not both at the same time), but, in the instance of Lowry’s layup, I noticed that he went for a high percentage layup while, at the same time, positioning his hands close enough to the defenders arms so that he could focus on cleanly releasing the ball and then immediately switch his focus on drawing contact a fraction of a second after releasing the ball, to give the appearance that the contact preceded or coincided with the release of the ball. I think this is unique and goes beyond what is already known — that Lowry is a strong finisher even with contact (understood as contact that clearly precedes the shot attempt) thanks to his strength, body control and concentration.

]]> By: Clinthttp://www.red94.net/charting-kyle-lowry/32/comment-page-1/#comment-6502 Clint Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:07:00 +0000 http://www.red94.net/?p=32#comment-6502 Although unrelated to the topic (Lowry's shooting), I did notice something from last night's game that should be discussed. During one of the final possessions of the game, Lowry made it to the basket and went up for a layup with one defender challenging. Typically, when a player goes up for a layup, there are two main goals that are usually a case of either or; finishing in one smooth motion or seeking out contact to draw a foul and then focusing on finishing, in order. Either of these two scenarios are usually the case when a player typically goes up to finish(but not both at the same time), but, in the instance of Lowry's layup, I noticed that he went for a high percentage layup while, at the same time, positioning his hands close enough to the defenders arms so that he could focus on cleanly releasing the ball and then immediately switch his focus on drawing contact a fraction of a second after releasing the ball, to give the appearance that the contact preceded or coincided with the release of the ball. I think this is unique and goes beyond what is already known -- that Lowry is a strong finisher even with contact (understood as contact that clearly precedes the shot attempt) thanks to his strength, body control and concentration. Although unrelated to the topic (Lowry’s shooting), I did notice something from last night’s game that should be discussed. During one of the final possessions of the game, Lowry made it to the basket and went up for a layup with one defender challenging. Typically, when a player goes up for a layup, there are two main goals that are usually a case of either or; finishing in one smooth motion or seeking out contact to draw a foul and then focusing on finishing, in order. Either of these two scenarios are usually the case when a player typically goes up to finish(but not both at the same time), but, in the instance of Lowry’s layup, I noticed that he went for a high percentage layup while, at the same time, positioning his hands close enough to the defenders arms so that he could focus on cleanly releasing the ball and then immediately switch his focus on drawing contact a fraction of a second after releasing the ball, to give the appearance that the contact preceded or coincided with the release of the ball. I think this is unique and goes beyond what is already known — that Lowry is a strong finisher even with contact (understood as contact that clearly precedes the shot attempt) thanks to his strength, body control and concentration.

]]> By: rahat huqhttp://www.red94.net/charting-kyle-lowry/32/comment-page-1/#comment-51 rahat huq Sat, 21 Nov 2009 21:52:25 +0000 http://www.red94.net/?p=32#comment-51 ana - thanks. we're still not done however. should be finished with everything in the next few days. ana – thanks. we’re still not done however. should be finished with everything in the next few days.

]]> By: Anonymoushttp://www.red94.net/charting-kyle-lowry/32/comment-page-1/#comment-6501 Anonymous Sat, 21 Nov 2009 21:52:00 +0000 http://www.red94.net/?p=32#comment-6501 ana - thanks. we're still not done however. should be finished with everything in the next few days. ana – thanks. we’re still not done however. should be finished with everything in the next few days.

]]> By: anahttp://www.red94.net/charting-kyle-lowry/32/comment-page-1/#comment-50 ana Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:53:15 +0000 http://www.red94.net/?p=32#comment-50 I've been following this blog for a while now, but I must say, the entire layout looks amazing. I’ve been following this blog for a while now, but I must say, the entire layout looks amazing.

]]> By: anahttp://www.red94.net/charting-kyle-lowry/32/comment-page-1/#comment-6500 ana Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:53:00 +0000 http://www.red94.net/?p=32#comment-6500 I've been following this blog for a while now, but I must say, the entire layout looks amazing. I’ve been following this blog for a while now, but I must say, the entire layout looks amazing.

]]> By: tomatohttp://www.red94.net/charting-kyle-lowry/32/comment-page-1/#comment-49 tomato Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:44:18 +0000 http://www.red94.net/?p=32#comment-49 "I will begin tracking Kyle Lowry’s jumpshot field goal attempts from this Point-Forward." Interesting “I will begin tracking Kyle Lowry’s jumpshot field goal attempts from this Point-Forward.” Interesting

]]> By: tomatohttp://www.red94.net/charting-kyle-lowry/32/comment-page-1/#comment-6499 tomato Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:44:00 +0000 http://www.red94.net/?p=32#comment-6499 "I will begin tracking Kyle Lowry’s jumpshot field goal attempts from this Point-Forward." Interesting “I will begin tracking Kyle Lowry’s jumpshot field goal attempts from this Point-Forward.” Interesting

]]> By: Mikehttp://www.red94.net/charting-kyle-lowry/32/comment-page-1/#comment-46 Mike Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:00:50 +0000 http://www.red94.net/?p=32#comment-46 That sounds awesome. Can't wait to see it.<br /><br />Even though he has proper form, I haven't paid too much attention to how good his actual release is. That's usually the most important aspect of a jumpshot. I think small hands might play a part in it too- haven't paid too much attention to Kyle's hands either. That sounds awesome. Can't wait to see it.

Even though he has proper form, I haven't paid too much attention to how good his actual release is. That's usually the most important aspect of a jumpshot. I think small hands might play a part in it too- haven't paid too much attention to Kyle's hands either.

]]> By: Mikehttp://www.red94.net/charting-kyle-lowry/32/comment-page-1/#comment-6498 Mike Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:00:00 +0000 http://www.red94.net/?p=32#comment-6498 That sounds awesome. Can't wait to see it.Even though he has proper form, I haven't paid too much attention to how good his actual release is. That's usually the most important aspect of a jumpshot. I think small hands might play a part in it too- haven't paid too much attention to Kyle's hands either. That sounds awesome. Can't wait to see it.Even though he has proper form, I haven't paid too much attention to how good his actual release is. That's usually the most important aspect of a jumpshot. I think small hands might play a part in it too- haven't paid too much attention to Kyle's hands either.

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