Shooting is obviously a huge part of the game of basketball, and today I am going to be teaching you how to shoot a perfect jump shot. There are a few steps that are needed in order to perform a perfect jump shot. Keep in mind that the best professional basketball players in the world only score about 50 percent of their jump shots, so do not get discouraged if you miss a few. The following steps will help you improve your shooting percentage, though.
1) Create separation between you and your defender - In order to take a jump shot, there has to be space between you and your opponent, or else they can just block the shot. The first step, therefore, is just to create enough space for yourself so that you can take the shot. You can use quickness, speed, or dribbling moves in order to create space.
2) Square your body to the hoop - Once you have enough space, you must place your body so that you are facing the hoop.
3) Get into a shooting stance - Keep your feet about shoulder width apart with your toes facing the basket.
4) Bend your knees - Bending your knees will allow you to jump and create the right amount of power needed to take the shot.
5) Jump and shoot! - Extend your shooting elbow and snap your wrist. Your non-dominant hand should not add any power to the shot, it should only be used to balance the ball.
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