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Player Tips: Jadyn Donovan Talks about Shooting Form

February 17, 2023
In this player tip, Duke commit Jadyn Donovan from Sidwell Friends School talks about her hand placement on her shooting form.

Fingertips on the seams. That's Jadyn Donovan's key to consistent free throw shooting. The Duke commit from Sidwell Friends School in Washington, D.C., focuses on precise hand placement—aligning her fingertips exactly with the lines on the ball every time she steps to the line.

The technique builds muscle memory and confidence, helping Donovan deliver in high-pressure moments when games are on the line.