If this has been posted before I did not see it.
A good 100 ball runner in 14.1 that was old in the 1950's told me a good way to check if your mechanics are good is, not just hitting a rail and coming back. Set up shots 3 or 4' from the pocket at first, with the QB at least 2' away from OB. When you feel you have the shot locked in, close your eyes and fire it in. Open eyes right after the follow through so you can see which side of the pocket you missed on...if you did miss.
Anytime I'm missing more long shots than normal for me, I check my stroke this way. It helps me. Johnnyt
A good 100 ball runner in 14.1 that was old in the 1950's told me a good way to check if your mechanics are good is, not just hitting a rail and coming back. Set up shots 3 or 4' from the pocket at first, with the QB at least 2' away from OB. When you feel you have the shot locked in, close your eyes and fire it in. Open eyes right after the follow through so you can see which side of the pocket you missed on...if you did miss.
Anytime I'm missing more long shots than normal for me, I check my stroke this way. It helps me. Johnnyt