Are Hook Shots Useless?

[ATLBrayden]

Do hook shots have timing this year? I remember last year they didn't you just moved the shot stick and initiated the hook.

[Luke Skywalker]

It's you. Check your player ratings, because I own with this. Using Brook Lopez or Karl Malone, hook shot is my go-to move.

[jeebs9]

Video says it all

[jeebs9]

Quote: Originally Posted by pazmacats

Wait for the ball to be in your hand before starting your hook shot. That will make a world of difference. Oh, and doing a little shake before shooting helps.

Here is the problem.... Some people think they should be able to turn around and shoot a hook. But if you do a few moves before the shot. It's much easier

[VinsanityLives]

I'm good with the bigs moves but post hooks seem to be off for me too. I think the timing is just not what you'd think.

Many times I'd have a small switched onto Zbo and back him all the way down and try to hook it and go off back rim.

We are probably doing something wrong.

I had similar problems with KAJ so it's gotta be some trick to get them to fall.

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[jeebs9]

Quote: Originally Posted by VinsanityLives

I'm good with the bigs moves but post hooks seem to be off for me too. I think the timing is just not what you'd think. Many times I'd have a small switched onto Zbo and back him all the way down and try to hook it and go off back rim. We are probably doing something wrong. I had similar problems with KAJ so it's gotta be some trick to get them to fall. Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk

It has to be... Because anytime I get a switch like that you just said. It's "BBQ CHICKEN".... I might have missed one hook (I think because there was help that came over.)

[Mauer4MVP]

Hook shots are my go to moves. I'm not sure what I'm doing differently, but they are very effective for Towns and Shabazz.

[ehh]

I haven't had a problem on RealPlayer%, in fact I'm surprised at how often Robin Lopez and Seraphin make them in my Knicks ML on default sim AS. I accidentally shoot one with Melo sometimes and they never, ever go in for him lol.

I always shoot my hook after a few dribbles in the post and usually a fake of some sort unless I really have a good angle off the bat. Always turn over your shoulder away from the defender, that's probably the biggest key. If I botch the LS and shoot a hook that's going towards the defender then it's usually blocked or missed. Can't argue with that result given the situation.