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Hi I'm Coach Collin Castellaw with SHot Mechanics.com and today we are going to learn Dirk Nowitzki's
deadly fadeaway. Dirk Nowitzki kind of revolutionized the way the big man is looked at in the NBA.
A seven footer that can shoot from the outside and shoot over just about anybody. But besides
his size he uses a couple tricks to help him get this fadeaway off uncontested every time.
So let's take a look at it. Although it helps to be tall smaller players can effectively
use this move as well. It is all about creating separation from your defender. Most of the
time Dirk begins his fadeaway with a backdown. He keeps his left shoulder to the defender
and his right hand dribbling the basketball. Dirk then times it to when he initiates contact
he begins his spin move and drops his right foot deep into his defenders territory. This
will put your defender out of position and many times it will be hard for them to jump
to contest your shot. Dirk then fades off of his left foot making it that much harder
to block then extends his knees so that the defender can't get close ehough to block his
shot. Check out how even though he is fading away he keeps a perfect 90 degrees in his
shooting elbow. Dirk also moves his set point of his shot above his head now he just has
to find his target and knock it down. So remember all you have to do is move your shot set point
a little bit higher above your head. Your gonna want to fadeaway from the defender and
you are going to want to lock your eyes on the rim as quick as you possibly can. And
also try to put a little extra power into the shot because you are fading away you are
going to need it. Most people miss their fadeaway short. If you love this video and want to
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