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Rockets coach Chip Engelland provides shooting tips for young stars

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 30, 2026, 11:00 AM

Last updated Sep 30, 2026

Rockets coach Chip Engelland provides shooting tips for young stars

Summary

The Houston Rockets' shooting coach Chip Engelland has started to work with young talents Alperen Sengun and Amen Thompson ahead of the upcoming season. Engelland aims to refine Sengun's shooting form, addressing his tendency to lean back and hesitate before shooting. For Thompson, who recently signed a $208 million extension, the focus will be on improving midrange shooting, as he posted a low percentage last season. The Rockets are hopeful that these adjustments will lead to better shooting performance for both players.

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By the Numbers

•Chip Engelland joined the Rockets as shooting coach in the offseason.
•Engelland believes Sengun's shooting hesitation is linked to poor form.
•Sengun aims to add the corner three to his shooting arsenal.
•Amen Thompson focuses on improving midrange shooting heading into the new season.
•Thompson signed a $208 million extension based on his development potential.

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What they're saying

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To many Houston Rockets fans, serious shooting improvement in 2026-27 seemed a forlorn hope. Even the Rockets adding renowned shooting coach Chip Engelland in the offseason did little to change that. But thanks to the front-line reporting of Varun Shankar of the Houston Chronicle, the first details of Engelland's refinements have emerged. Maybe the players …
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