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Jump shot

This practice can let you form a perfect jump shot and let your shooting percentage increase significantly.

Instructions

First start off completely still and close to the basket. Keep your right elbow tucked in and at a right angle under the ball. (Left handers to the opposite). Then, keep your left hand on the side of the ball to support it. Now, jump up straight in the air. At the highest point of your leap release the ball, extending your right hand to shoot. Hold your follow through.

Skills

Your jump shot.

Players

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Added: 16/12 2008
By: Shivang Gupta, St. Mary's International School Varsity

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