Episode 644 - Breaking Down the Value of the 3-Point Shot

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4.6 • 606 Ratings

🗓️ 10 March 2026

⏱️ 43 minutes

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The three-point shot has transformed basketball—but are teams actually using it the right way? In this episode, TJ and Sam dig into the analytics behind the 3, why only a handful of college teams shoot 40% from deep, and how chasing threes the wrong way can hurt your offense. They break down the importance of rim pressure, inside-out threes, and understanding your team’s ideal three-point rate. You’ll also hear how elite offenses create quality looks, how defensive philosophies influence thre...

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0:00.0	Coach, if you're training your players to shoot a Swiss shot every time, you are training your players to miss short.
0:07.0	I know that might sound crazy, but it's true. And now the data proves it.
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0:34.0	you in the NOAA backboard for a fraction of the cost. I just got one for my team
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0:55.2	Inquire while supplies last.
1:02.8	You're listening to the Hartwood Hustle powered by PGC coaching.
1:06.0	This week, T.J. and Sam explore how the three-point shot influences today's game.
1:09.8	They discuss analytics, shot creation, player roles, defending the three, and the X-factors
1:14.5	in your strategy that will help you win.
1:16.5	Let's get started.
1:19.7	Welcome to the hardwood hustle.
1:21.4	Sam and I here today, we're going to talk about the three ball.
1:25.0	This is probably a 30, 45- minute conversation before we actually jumped on.
1:28.9	Sam and Lisa and I were just talking about three point percentages around the country and how it
1:33.2	affects the game. And we said, you know, gosh, you know, let's take a little bit of a turn here.
1:38.3	And let's talk about this because we were pretty fired up about it. We were talking about the three ball,
1:42.9	the effect it has, how you
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