Analysis from Tatums shooting coach

[Goldstar88]

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Drew Hanlen, who’s Tatum’s shooting coach, recognizes the importance of getting to the line and said it’s something he plans Tatum to work on this offseason.

I don’t think there wasn’t anything the Nets threw at him that he wasn’t prepared for, but we noticed a big trend,” Hanlen told the Boston Herald’s Mark Murphy. “When Jayson shot a high volume of free throws, he put up huge numbers. That’s the big focus — being able to get downhill more, which allows him to get to the line more, which also allows him to add another dynamic to his game. That’s the focus.”

A big thing in getting to the stripe is being able to play physically – which Hanlen says is the top thing he’ll work with Tatum on this offseason. In addition to increasing Tatum’s free throw output, Hanlen wants to see Tatum continue to grow as a passer to help handle the pressure and physicality opposing defenses give him.

“The big thing for me is that he has to be able to initiate contact instead of letting the defender get to him first,” Hanlen said. “He has to be able to act before the defender gets to him, because if the defender gets to him, he can bump him off of his line. But if Jayson gets into the defender and starts veering, and they impede his balance or his angle, that dictates the foul.”

“No. 1 is getting downhill. You’ve seen him grow during the season in that category, but getting downhill will be No. 1, and being able to finish when you do get downhill,” Hanlen added. “The second thing — last year he started to see different schemes and coverages thrown at him, so being able to prepare for some of those next-level things so he can become a playmaker when teams try to squeeze the ball out of his hands.”

Hanlen told Murphy that his plan for Tatum is to have him work on the aforementioned things while he’s with USA Basketball. Once that’s finished, Tatum and Hanlen will work together for six weeks before he has to report back to Boston for the start of training camp. -Boston Herald

[liam]

 This is a good focus for Tatum.

TP

[Ogaju]

lol…..another victory for those who asked that these shooting coaches incorporate some team ball (passing) into their ‘coaching’.

[Rosco917]

Sounds like a plan to me.

Kudo's to JT.

[Hoopvortex]

Thought this was an interesting read and worth sharing...

Drew Hanlen, who’s Tatum’s shooting coach, recognizes the importance of getting to the line and said it’s something he plans Tatum to work on this offseason.

I don’t think there wasn’t anything the Nets threw at him that he wasn’t prepared for, but we noticed a big trend,” Hanlen told the Boston Herald’s Mark Murphy. “When Jayson shot a high volume of free throws, he put up huge numbers. That’s the big focus — being able to get downhill more, which allows him to get to the line more, which also allows him to add another dynamic to his game. That’s the focus.”

A big thing in getting to the stripe is being able to play physically – which Hanlen says is the top thing he’ll work with Tatum on this offseason. In addition to increasing Tatum’s free throw output, Hanlen wants to see Tatum continue to grow as a passer to help handle the pressure and physicality opposing defenses give him.

“The big thing for me is that he has to be able to initiate contact instead of letting the defender get to him first,” Hanlen said. “He has to be able to act before the defender gets to him, because if the defender gets to him, he can bump him off of his line. But if Jayson gets into the defender and starts veering, and they impede his balance or his angle, that dictates the foul.”

“No. 1 is getting downhill. You’ve seen him grow during the season in that category, but getting downhill will be No. 1, and being able to finish when you do get downhill,” Hanlen added. “The second thing — last year he started to see different schemes and coverages thrown at him, so being able to prepare for some of those next-level things so he can become a playmaker when teams try to squeeze the ball out of his hands.”

Hanlen told Murphy that his plan for Tatum is to have him work on the aforementioned things while he’s with USA Basketball. Once that’s finished, Tatum and Hanlen will work together for six weeks before he has to report back to Boston for the start of training camp. -Boston Herald

It’s almost comically modest to call Drew Hanlen a “shooting coach”.

[Rondo9]

lol…..another victory for those who asked that these shooting coaches incorporate some team ball (passing) into their ‘coaching’.

Why does that matter?

[Ogaju]

lol…..another victory for those who asked that these shooting coaches incorporate some team ball (passing) into their ‘coaching’.

Why does that matter?

True. It does not matter that you were wrong.

[Goldstar88]

Thought this was an interesting read and worth sharing...

Drew Hanlen, who’s Tatum’s shooting coach, recognizes the importance of getting to the line and said it’s something he plans Tatum to work on this offseason.

I don’t think there wasn’t anything the Nets threw at him that he wasn’t prepared for, but we noticed a big trend,” Hanlen told the Boston Herald’s Mark Murphy. “When Jayson shot a high volume of free throws, he put up huge numbers. That’s the big focus — being able to get downhill more, which allows him to get to the line more, which also allows him to add another dynamic to his game. That’s the focus.”

A big thing in getting to the stripe is being able to play physically – which Hanlen says is the top thing he’ll work with Tatum on this offseason. In addition to increasing Tatum’s free throw output, Hanlen wants to see Tatum continue to grow as a passer to help handle the pressure and physicality opposing defenses give him.

“The big thing for me is that he has to be able to initiate contact instead of letting the defender get to him first,” Hanlen said. “He has to be able to act before the defender gets to him, because if the defender gets to him, he can bump him off of his line. But if Jayson gets into the defender and starts veering, and they impede his balance or his angle, that dictates the foul.”

“No. 1 is getting downhill. You’ve seen him grow during the season in that category, but getting downhill will be No. 1, and being able to finish when you do get downhill,” Hanlen added. “The second thing — last year he started to see different schemes and coverages thrown at him, so being able to prepare for some of those next-level things so he can become a playmaker when teams try to squeeze the ball out of his hands.”

Hanlen told Murphy that his plan for Tatum is to have him work on the aforementioned things while he’s with USA Basketball. Once that’s finished, Tatum and Hanlen will work together for six weeks before he has to report back to Boston for the start of training camp. -Boston Herald

It’s almost comically modest to call Drew Hanlen a “shooting coach”.

I feel like the C’s should try to sign Hanlen as one of the assistants. He’s worked with several star players (Embiid, Tatum, Beal) and they all seem to love the guy. Plus, he knows his stuff and is an absolute basketball junky.

[nickagneta]

Great advice and incites by Hanlon. Of course, he didn't say anything that anyone who watched a lot Tatum didn't already say or know.

"Go stronger and more physical to the rim. Finish better, like maybe using your left hand more. Pass more and incorporate your team mates into your game." <paraphrasing>

Nothing that hasn't been said on this blog thousands of times.

[liam]

Great advice and incites by Hanlon. Of course, he didn't say anything that anyone who watched a lot Tatum didn't already say or know.

"Go stronger and more physical to the rim. Finish better, like maybe using your left hand more. Pass more and incorporate your team mates into your game." <paraphrasing>

Nothing that has been said on this blog thousands of times.

1001

[Rondo9]

lol…..another victory for those who asked that these shooting coaches incorporate some team ball (passing) into their ‘coaching’.

Why does that matter?

True. It does not matter that you were wrong.

What is your obsession of getting "victories?" Or bragging that a person is "wrong?"

[Goldstar88]

Great advice and incites by Hanlon. Of course, he didn't say anything that anyone who watched a lot Tatum didn't already say or know.

"Go stronger and more physical to the rim. Finish better, like maybe using your left hand more. Pass more and incorporate your team mates into your game." <paraphrasing>

Nothing that has been said on this blog thousands of times.

That’s true, but now we know that they are the actually going to be working on it this off-season.

[Ogaju]

lol…..another victory for those who asked that these shooting coaches incorporate some team ball (passing) into their ‘coaching’.

Why does that matter?

True. It does not matter that you were wrong.

What is your obsession of getting "victories?" Or bragging that a person is "wrong?"

that post is rich ….considering the source.

[Hoopvortex]

Great advice and incites by Hanlon. Of course, he didn't say anything that anyone who watched a lot Tatum didn't already say or know.

"Go stronger and more physical to the rim. Finish better, like maybe using your left hand more. Pass more and incorporate your team mates into your game." <paraphrasing>

Nothing that hasn't been said on this blog thousands of times.

Your paraphrase sounds more like how Murphy interprets what Hanlen said, than the actual quotes of Hanlen.

[footey]

Thought this was an interesting read and worth sharing...

Drew Hanlen, who’s Tatum’s shooting coach, recognizes the importance of getting to the line and said it’s something he plans Tatum to work on this offseason.

I don’t think there wasn’t anything the Nets threw at him that he wasn’t prepared for, but we noticed a big trend,” Hanlen told the Boston Herald’s Mark Murphy. “When Jayson shot a high volume of free throws, he put up huge numbers. That’s the big focus — being able to get downhill more, which allows him to get to the line more, which also allows him to add another dynamic to his game. That’s the focus.”

A big thing in getting to the stripe is being able to play physically – which Hanlen says is the top thing he’ll work with Tatum on this offseason. In addition to increasing Tatum’s free throw output, Hanlen wants to see Tatum continue to grow as a passer to help handle the pressure and physicality opposing defenses give him.

“The big thing for me is that he has to be able to initiate contact instead of letting the defender get to him first,” Hanlen said. “He has to be able to act before the defender gets to him, because if the defender gets to him, he can bump him off of his line. But if Jayson gets into the defender and starts veering, and they impede his balance or his angle, that dictates the foul.”

“No. 1 is getting downhill. You’ve seen him grow during the season in that category, but getting downhill will be No. 1, and being able to finish when you do get downhill,” Hanlen added. “The second thing — last year he started to see different schemes and coverages thrown at him, so being able to prepare for some of those next-level things so he can become a playmaker when teams try to squeeze the ball out of his hands.”

Hanlen told Murphy that his plan for Tatum is to have him work on the aforementioned things while he’s with USA Basketball. Once that’s finished, Tatum and Hanlen will work together for six weeks before he has to report back to Boston for the start of training camp. -Boston Herald

It’s almost comically modest to call Drew Hanlen a “shooting coach”.

I feel like the C’s should try to sign Hanlen as one of the assistants. He’s worked with several star players (Embiid, Tatum, Beal) and they all seem to love the guy. Plus, he knows his stuff and is an absolute basketball junky.

That would require him to drop all his other clients (including  Beal,  Embiid, Clarkson, etc.) He probably prefers staying independent.