Is it bad practice if..

Question

i shoot at a hoop thats like 3 inches under regulation height?? becuz idk y but theres a hoop at a local park thats a little bit shorter than its supposed to be.

Answer 1

Absolutely, think about the shooting practice that is being wasted.

free throws especially will hurt you not help.

in an exaggeration, think about those small hoops that go on a door with the small foam ball... you can't improve playing that way either.

i played in school and have coached for 3 years, shooting on a rim that is low will actually change your shot, even on 3 or 4 inches.

Answer 2

It is. Muscle memory is what you are doing to yourself.  

Answer 3

Not really. If the height of the hoop is a bit shorter, than practicing your range instead. Shoot a little farther to improve your shooting. Also try high-arching shots to compensate for the 3 inches short of your local hoop.  

Answer 4

yeah dats gonna mess up your shot. dat happened 2 me 1 time when i was playing at my uncles and i thought his goal was a 10 foot but it was actually a 9 1/2 and it took my a while 2 get used 2 da 10 foot

Answer 5

Muscle memory to the lower hoop will make you not as good on regulation hoop