HOW TO SHOOT A JUMPSHOT

In the game of basketball, scoring is key. There are many different ways to score whether that be a layup, dunk, or shot. A solid jump shot can make your game look really good and here are a couple of steps to help you shoot a perfect jump shot.

Step 1. Align your feet with the basket by pointing yours toes in the direction of the basket flat on the floor

Step 2. Hold the ball with you dominant hand on the middle of the ball (this is the hand you use to push the ball) and place your other hand on the side of the ball (this hand guides the ball in the right direction

Step 3. Raise the ball to your head level 

Step 4. Focus your eyes on the basket and jump while pushing the ball with your dominant hand and guide it with your other hand. Your back and legs should go straight up

Step 5. After releasing the ball it is important that you flick your wrist downwards and have your fingers point to the ground so that the ball gets a good rotation and creates backspin

If you follow these steps, you have a pretty good chance in making the shot. You just have to practice and repeat these steps and you'll be succesful

Now that you know how to shoot, do you think you'll be successful at shooting in the future?

Yomtov, Nelson. Being Your Best at Basketball. Children's Press, an Imprint of Scholastic Inc., 2017.