Angel Reese is one of the most electrifying players in the WNBA—a history-making rebounder, a quick and aggressive force, and an improving playmaker. But even after her high-profile trade from the Chicago Sky to the Atlanta Dream, a puzzling flaw in her game remains: her layup mechanics.

When Reese attacks the basket, she consistently shoots from a low, hip-level release instead of extending high and finishing strong. It’s a subtle mechanical issue that makes scoring around the rim much harder than it needs to be. Imagine trying to drop a ball into a hoop ten feet off the ground—would you release it from three feet away or six? The answer is obvious, and that’s why coaches teach proper layup form from day one.

Recent preseason highlights show Reese still using that low-angle release, sparking debate among fans and analysts. In her so-called “revenge game” against the Sky, she scored just 8 points on 2-of-7 shooting and 4-of-8 from the free-throw line. Social media was quick to notice: “She hasn’t worked on her game at all,” one critic posted, while another asked, “How is that not being corrected?”

Reese now has a fresh start with the Dream, a team that traded draft picks to bring her in. She’s expected to put up big numbers this season, but there’s clearly more potential waiting to be unlocked. If she can fix that one mechanical flaw, her finishing around the basket could go from good to unstoppable—and that’s a scary thought for the rest of the league.