Quantifying Touch

Quantifying Touch

Update: 2025-10-28
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What is "touch" in shooting—and can it actually be measured?

In this episode, Coach Dave Love breaks down a concept that has long been thought of as instinctual or unteachable: touch. Dave explains to Matt how the relationship between arc and velocity gives us the key to quantifying this elusive skill. By understanding how these two variables interact, coaches and players can begin to diagnose what touch really is, why it matters, and how to improve it.

👉 For deeper understanding, follow along with the visual graphics in the video version of the podcast
👉 Or dive into the blog: Quantifying Touch

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Record a voice note with your name, location, and question, and email it to podcast@coachdavelove.com — your question might be featured in a future episode!

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Quantifying Touch

Quantifying Touch

NBA Shooting Coach Dave Love