How to Make a Jump Shot

Don't allow tall defensive hotshots to steal your moment of glory. Get some spring in those legs and shoot right over them.

Difficulty: Challenging

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Athletic Socks
• Basketball Uniforms
• Basketball Hoops
• Basketball Nets
• Basketball Shoes
• Basketballs
• Basketballs

1. Bend your knees as you prepare to jump.

2. Spring straight up.

3. Bring the ball from your waist up to your face, then into shooting position as you jump (see 'eHow to Shoot a Free Throw in Basketball' for the correct shooting position).

4. Shoot the ball when you reach the top of your jump.

5. Follow through after you release the ball by bending your wrist forward in a slow wave.

Tips & Warnings

• The arc of the ball from a jump shot tends to be flatter. You may have to compensate by aiming for the back of the rim instead of the front.
• Use the backboard to bounce the ball off for more control of side-angle shots.
• If you have any condition that would impair or limit your ability to engage in physical activity, please consult a physician before attempting this activity.

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[HaydnJake]

on 2/24/2007 I've seen PC software that will help you get a great jump shot. You enter pictures of yourself doing your shot and it shows you where to improve. I found it on http://www.betterjumpshot.com

on 8/8/2006 To shoot correctly, you need to :(1. Get your elbow in. Most people stick it out to ward off defenders. (2 Use Your Legs. Try shooting without your legs at the trey, it won't go in. That is why you use your legs. Try to look at Vince Carter when he shoots his FT's, he doesn't use his legs, his arms are strong because he makes them.If he did use his legs he would be awesome at the charity stripe. (3. Look At Target. What I look at is right betwwen the front and back of rim which is a space in the box of the backoard. This is like aiming at the back of the rim because you be hitting the back every time.But since you aim between the front and back of rim, you have higher arc and should swish it. (4.Follow-Through. Your mid finger should be in the mid of the basketball.

on 8/8/2006 Aim your shot at the front of the rim and snap your wrist so the ball goes up. You don't want the ball to look like a line drive, if it does, you're shooting with too much of your palm rather than your fingertips.

on 8/8/2006 When you start your jump shot, you have to bend your knees to get the necessary power to get the ball to the hoop. Make sure that you end with your arm high (not straight up).

on 8/8/2006 When shooting, aim to the other side of the ring and a little down of it. This makes the ball go directly in when it hits the spot. Also, just before you make the shot, imagine the ball is going in. I have done this many times and it works!!