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The Mid-Range Question
The Mid-Range Question: The mid-range shot (15-22 feet, not at the three-point line) has been devalued in modern basketball due to its poor.
Direct answer
What is The Mid-Range Question?
The Mid-Range Question: The mid-range shot (15-22 feet, not at the three-point line) has been devalued in modern basketball due to its poor.
Quick facts
| Category | Individual Skills |
|---|---|
| Source volume | Basketball Knowledge Vault/vol2_intermediate_building_your_game.md |
What it is
- The Mid-Range Question is an individual basketball skill that the mid-range shot (15-22 feet, not at the three-point line) has been devalued in modern basketball due to its poor.
- A mid-range two-pointer is worth 0.5 points per attempt; a three-pointer requires only 33% shooting to break even with 50% mid-range shooting.
- However, mid-range shots retain tactical value in three situations: (1) against teams with extreme three-point defenses that leave mid-range gaps; (2) as a counter to aggressive.
How it works
- A mid-range two-pointer is worth 0.5 points per attempt; a three-pointer requires only 33% shooting to break even with 50% mid-range shooting.
- For most players, mid-range shot frequency should remain below 10% of total attempts, reserved for specific tactical moments rather than primary scoring options.
Bilingual terms
| English | The Mid-Range Question |
|---|---|
| Simplified Chinese | 中距离投篮之问 |
| Traditional Chinese | 中檔問題 |
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