At halftime of South Carolina’s win over Norfolk State on Tuesday, A.J. Lawson was 2 of 7 from the floor and Frank Martin knew exactly was what plaguing his freshman’s shooting touch.
“He’s got a bad habit where he’ll stick his right elbow out when he shoots,” said USC’s coach. “And any time he sticks his right elbow out, all you got to do is look at the ball. You see the rotation, it changes.”
There was side-spin to Lawson’s early jumpers, causing the following intermission exchange between coach and player.
Martin: “A.J., get your elbow under the ball and get your left hand out of the shot.