Training aid for shooting a basketball

A method for training the technique of shooting a basketball, the method comprising:

• providing a training aid for shooting a basketball, the training aide comprising:
• a head-mounting portion configured to mount onto the head of a person shooting the basketball;
• and
• a feedback-providing portion attached to, and supported by, the head mounting portion, the feedback-providing portion defining a forward-facing engagement surface extending upward from the head-mounting portion that provides tactile feedback to the person when the engagement surface is contacted by the basketball;
• providing instructions for mounting the training aid onto the head of a person shooting the basketball;
• and
• providing instructions for using the training aid to provide tactile feedback indicative of when the basketball has reached a set-point location during the technique.

A basketball set-point training aid for providing tactile feedback to a user comprising:

• a support band configured to at least partially surround a person's head;
• wherein the support band has a front portion;
• and
• an upright set-point member extending upward from the front portion of the support band;
• wherein the upright set-point member is resilient;
• wherein the upright set-point member is configured to have an upright position and a deflected position;
• wherein the upright set-point member deflects upon contact with one of a person's hand and a basketball;
• and
• wherein the resilient upright set-point member returns to its upright position.