Caitlin Clark's shooting range has become a signature of her game, making her and the basketball fans and analysts in awe. She's always known for her "logo threes," meaning she's never afraid to take shots from deep territory. The "Real Deal," as Shaq says.
Her range is longer than that of many NBA sharpshooters. The Indiana Fever recently released statistics that indicate that Clark averages two feet beyond any other WNBA player on successful three-point shots and even surpasses the career averages of NBA stars such as Steph Curry, Damian Lillard, and Trae Young.
Clark's Shooting Distances are Extremely Remarkable
Clark's range is special, though: she shoots at 28 feet from the basket, which puts her in the top group of this crop. She makes 32.8% of shots from behind the three-point arc, which is respectable overall, no question, but she makes an even higher percentage from past 30 feet than from 20-24.
A closer breakdown reveals that:
- 20-24 feet: 28.9% accuracy
- 25-29 feet: 33.1% accuracy
- 30-34 feet: 37.5% accuracy
Clark's largest percentage comes from 30-34 feet, where she shoots 37.5% effective on 40 attempts. This consistency means that these deep threes are more than a statistical fluke; they're a serious strength.
The Gravity and Impact of Clark's Deep Shots
Clark's ability to shoot from deep forces defenders to spread the court, thus pulling the opposing defense into an invisible gravitational pull. To guard Clark from three-point range, the defense stretches to near three-quarter court, thus leaving lanes and opportunities for her teammates.
Her shooting deep adds excitement but challenges schemes in ways that no other player has done before. Clark's ability to consistently make shots from a distance forces defenders to anticipate her and then contest her shots from some untraditional distance, which amplifies her impact in the game.
Clark's Shooting Form Compared to Greats Like Steph Curry
An interesting point brought forward by Vulcan Performance is that Clark's shooting style is similar to that of an NBA superstar in the form of Steph Curry, renowned for the extraordinary range and accuracy of his shots.
Clark's form is a ball held on the left side of her body, using her right hand to generate power. That look naturally draws defenders to guard her left, ironically leaving her an opening for a step-back three-a-shot that has become nearly unguardable because of the separation she creates.
Clark's motion is plyometric in her shot, just like Curry's. She can go from dribble to shot and is good enough to shoot from both hands, which makes her step-back deadly. It puts the defender off-balance and adds unpredictability to her shot.
Deep Range Caitlin Clark
Caitlin Clark's deep-range shooting has been the most exciting part of her rookie season. That she can shoot and make shots from distances usually reserved for the NBA's elite marksmen speaks volumes about her skill and confidence.
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