Step guide to shoot a jump shot

How do I make a good jump shot?

 

The answer to how to shoot a good basketball jump shot begins with strengthening your wrist.  There are tools that increase your wrist power.  Once you are hanging in the air, you will only carry whatever vertical momentum you gain when you initiate your jump. A strong wrist allows you to better control the ball when shooting in the air.  Next you need to increase your vertical jump. A better vertical jump gives you more power as well as more space in a jump shot.  Once you have set the basic stage for a good basketball jump shot, here comes the most important part: tuning your shooting form towards a jump shot.   Basically, the two biggest differences between set shots and jump shots are that the leg on the side of your shooting hand should be in front of your other leg to ensure better landing.  Your body must be more squared up with the hoop to avoid straining your body in the air.

 

When do I use a jump shot?

 

A jump shot is best used when you are charging down the court and cannot (or don't want to) dribble pass your opponent. Make a sudden stop with both feet landing at the same time. Transfer the your forward momentum into vertical leap. Focus on the rim and shoot with techniques just like you would with set shots.

When your opponent gives you at least one step of space or you created one step of space by making a sudden stop while you dribble, that you have gained an edge over him in horizontal space  Jump shot allows you to beat the person vertically as well before you shoot. And if your wrist is strong enough it can also be as accurate as set shots.

 

General step-by-step guide to shooting a jump shot

1.      Place your feet shoulder width apart.
2.      Put your shooting arm up and bend your wrist at a 90-degree angle.
3.      Place your other hand on the side to help stabilizing the ball.
4.      Hold the ball above your head at your desired height
5.      Elevate straight up while holding the ball tightly
6.      Square up with the hoop when you have reached the highest point.
7.      Extend your shooting arm up and snap your wrist to propel the ball towards the rim.
8.      The ball should leave the fingertips and they point towards the ground afterwards.
9.      Keep your eyes focused on a spot on the back of the rim
10.      Maintain a good follow-through with the wrist

Perfecting the jump shot allows an average player to become a scoring machine.  However, in the face of tougher, taller, and smarter defenders, you need more than a jump shot. 

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Tips to make perfect shooting

1. Keep track of the distance between you and the hoop
2. Tuck your elbows inward towards each other when shooting
3. Shoot the basketball at an arc. It increases accuracy
4. Aim at the part inside the rim farthest from your standpoint
5. Use screens and offensive-plays to get open
6. Square up your shooting hand with the basketball hoop
7. Grip the basketball tightly with only your thumb and little finger
8. Aim with your index finger or middle finger only
9. Never hesitate due to the fear of a block shot.

Hope it helps.

How to make a set shot

Basic basketball shot - Set shot

The basic basketball shot is simple and beautiful but by no means
simplistic. As pointed out previously, everyone shoots the basketball
differently. Yet, there is a general procedure that all good
basketball shooters more or less follow.

1. Half-bent your knees before shooting a basketball for more potential power
2. Your dominant hand should have its fingers spread out
3. Only the fingertips should be gripping onto the ball
4. Your other hand should support the ball on the side
5. The ball should be brought above the head in one motion
6. At this point, the angles at your armpit, elbow, and wrist is at 90 degrees
7. While extending your knees, extend your forearm and snap your wrist
8. Make sure you follow through with your wrist movement.If it feels
natural to jump upon release, do so.

In sum, you are shooting a basketball with the kinetic energy
transferred from your legs to your hands. The most optimal case is
that the snap of wrist only directs the basketball and adds backspin
to it.You should also shoot the basketball as naturally as possible.
In the event that the power from your legs is not enough to shoot the
basketball, (for example, you are doing a fade-away and a portion of
the leg power is directed towards the back.) you are forced to use
your wrist in a controlled manner. In particular, do not forcefully
use your wrist or jerk your wrist for extra power. This will greatly
reduce your shot accuracy.