How to Shoot a Jump shot

Not a set-shot or free-throw; although some of the info may apply.

Research done and compiled by Tilden Corbett

1.	Form Luke
	Be sure to start your jumper at your chest and not low around the waist. This will make it more difficult for a defender to block your shot.

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My own advice P. L.

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Jump straight up into the air. As you’re gaining altitude, bring the ball up above your head; keeping your shooting arm’s elbow in. Just prior to reaching the top of your jump, let go and fire the shot. Tightly follow through and leave it up until the ball goes through the hoop. The left hand should ease off the ball and remain in a vertical position after the shot. Legs should be totally straight and remain limp.

3.	Shooting Technique Nate
*	1.) Keep your elbow in and your shoulders square to the basket. 2.) Use Your legs! Click your heels at the peek of your shot so it never goes short. 3.) Never start your shot with your feet too far apart nor too close together. 4.) Never be short on your jumper. 5.) Don't fade or float left to right. 6.) You want to land 4-8 inches in front of where you started. 7.) Spread your fingers out on the ball and make sure your thumb is dropped (like you are trying to palm the ball). 8.) Watch your wrist after your shot making sure your middle three fingers are pointing directly at your target. 9.) Don't let your wrist fling left or right. 0.) Don't close your hand at your release point either.

4.	Aim With Your Elbow J.P.
	Use your shooting arm elbow to aim when you bring your arm up, this will consistently make your shot straight.

5.	Off the dribble Jonathan
	When shooting off the dribble plant on your inside foot (Forward Pivot) and give your knees a little extra bend. This will give you more power in your legs and increase the height of your jump.

6.	Right way to shoot Ryan H.
	1) Align elbow to basket. 2) Use legs to get more arch. 3) Then un-cock wrists to get rotation. Tip: Make it feel like you’re staying under the ball.

7.	Practice makes perfect Koen
	Be and stay committed. Create realistic game situations: coming of screens, jump shoot off the dribble, etc. Also, try to shoot the same way every time. Take "form-check" shots before every practice or game from close range and work your way out.

8.	Using your legs Ben Glatt
	When you take your jump shot, use your legs and jump straight. You don't want to be throwing up the ball with your arms.

9.	Rotate the ball Adam W.
	To rotate the ball when you are at the moment of releasing it, snap your wrist and let the ball roll off your fingers and follow through when you shoot.

10.	Visualize, hands, and legs Jake S.
	When you take a shot, imagine your hand wrapping around the rim. Also use ALL leg when you shoot - your hands are there ONLY to frame the shot.

11.	Keep feet apart a little eHow Friend
	What is best for me to do when trying to make a jumper is to keep my feet apart a little bit and jump up, then release the ball.

12.	Don't wait too long Jimmy L.
	Do not wait until you reach the top of your jump. You can get more arc on your shot if you shoot the ball while going up. The more arc you have, the better chance of the shot going in.

13.	Focus Nick Millican
	Pick out an island on the hoop (an island is one of the things on the rim that hold up the net) and shoot for it. Preferably at the front of the rim.

14.	Focus Nick Millican
	Once you've got the fundamentals down, focus on one thing about your shot. Example: extend arm.

15.	Workin' wrist John ciervo
	Your wrist is a great threat once you train it right. With great wrist movement directed to the net, you can line up a jump shot easily. To train, hold a dumbbell, keep your arm on a flat surface and lift with wrist and only wrist in a c-like formation.

16.	Two Ways Annie Mbride M.
	There are two main ways that people shoot a jump shot. The way for beginners is to shoot as soon as you jump and the way for the more experienced is to jump then shoot when you ALMOST reach the top of your jump.

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Effective Shot Brian S.

First off, if you're moving, get a firm plant on the ground first. Pretty much, spring up off the ground, straight up. It'll throw off your defenders too. Second, if you’re stationary, jump as high as u can. As soon as you are ALMOST at the top of your jump, release the ball. This will give the ball the momentum it needs to travel; plus a really nice arc. Also, make sure you follow through with your shot. What I mean is the tip of your fingers should be the last thing that touches the ball… so that it spins at you.

18.	Ball release Dijana P.
	When you hold the ball, the index and middle fingers should be in the middle of the ball. When you release the shot, those two fingers should be the last ones to touch the ball.

19.	Form mujahid S.
	With your fingertips on the ball, your arm should be in an L shape. Snap your wrist and follow through. The last finger to touch the ball should be your index finger.

20.	Consistency Joel
	Shoot the basketball every day, all day!

21.	Rebound Joel
	Always follow your shot!

22.	Learn from the best Elijah G.
	Whenever you get a chance, watch a great basketball player shoot. Michael Jordan has one of the purest forms in the history of the game. Study how he shoots, you will be hitting jumpers in no time. Ray Allen also has one of the best jump shots around. Study the shot, don’t just watch.

23.	Don't rush your shot M.C. F.
	The best way to make a jump shot is to keep the same form all the time, and to never rush your shot. You may have to rush it once in a while, but rushing your shot will lead to a bad shot.

24.	How to perfect a jump shot G-Mann
	When practicing a jump shot, practice in different spots on the court. Create an agenda (e.g. shoot ten times to see your shot percentage or try to make ten in a row). Try this for a week and you will get great results.

25.	Extend arm Mason Storm
	Fully extend your arm during the follow through of your shot, do not short arm your shot. A full extension will give accuracy and arc.

26.	Follow through Pizaul
	A follow through is probably one of the most important parts of shooting a jump shot. Follow through by releasing the ball and extending your arms (until your elbows lock). An easy way to practice this is to pretend like you are dipping your hand in the basket.

27.	Shot lineup wuss G.
	Line up your shooting arm with your feet. For example, if you are right handed, bring the ball up from your right side. Remember to keep your elbows in.

28.	Shot lineup wuss G.
	Line up your shooting arm with your feet. For example, if you are right handed, bring the ball up from your right side. Remember to keep your elbows in.