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How to shoot a basketball properly

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By martymar4883
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You will learn how to shoot a basketball properly and effectively!

Difficulty: Moderate
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • Basketball
  • Rim
  • Practice,practice!!!
  1. Step 1

    Start with your feet shoulder with apart and feet squared to the basket.

  2. Step 2

    Keep elbow in at your side with your arm at a 90 degree angle.

  3. Step 3

    Make sure to keep your eyes focused on the back part of the rim and not to follow the flight of the ball in the air.

  4. Step 4

    Bend your knees slightly in a down up motion.

  5. Step 5

    Follow through with a quick but soft snap of the wrist at the top of your jump.

  6. Step 6

    Make sure to keep your follow through until the basketball reaches it's destination.

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