Kyrie Irving’s guide hand looks like a thumb flick — but the honest read is mixed. Here’s what his offhand actually does at release, and what most players should train instead.
Steph Curry’s guide hand peels off early and stays quiet at release — a clean example of stopping offhand interference. Here’s what to watch for in your own shot.
Offhand interference is any unwanted guide-hand pressure that throws your shot — thumbing is just the loud form. Here’s how to spot it and fix the guide hand.