For one to be great at shooting, they have to be very good in basketball techniques. This guide can be used by both experienced and novice players. Great basketball shooting is a very important skill. A great shooter is always needed in the field. This manual ensures anyone, beginner or experienced, makes great basketball shots every other time.
Here’s a list of steps a player should take to make a good shot:
Preparation of the shot
Positioning of the ball in the hands
Balance
Focusing the body in direction on the target
The shot pocket consistence
Focusing the eyes on the target
Relaxing the wrist
Shooting hand form
Force from jumping up then landing position
Follow through and rhythm
Preparation of the shot
Catch the ball with the knees slightly bent to avoid taking extra time to bend them before shooting then show the shooting hand to the player passing the ball so they know where to pass the ball to and how.
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Positioning of the ball in the hands
The shooting hand should be behind the basketball or under it. The balancing hand should be on the side of the ball. All fingers should touch the ball and they should be spread round the ball
Balance
No great shot is taken without mastering balance. Balance is achieved by:
Distributing the weight equally on both feet to avoid leaning on either side.
Having the dominant foot in front. This helps release tension from the shoulders.
Focusing the body in the direction of shot – this depends on what hand is used in shooting
Consistent shot pocket.
A shot pocket is the point at which a player starts the shot. Consistency helps in shooting the ball the same way hence assurance of scoring and also creates rhythm of shot.
Relaxing the wrist
Shooting with a straight wrist pushes the ball to the rim instead of through it. A relaxed wrist gives the shot extra power.
The form the hand takes during shooting.
The elbow should always be below the ball and directly under so that the shot is straight.
The balance hand. The balance hand should not guide the ball in any way and should be flat as it may misguide the ball to either side, otherwise.
Follow through
One should jump up high and shoot the ball, and follow the ball with the hands until the ball passes the rim. On jumping back down one should land slightly in front of the initial position.
Reflection memo
The manual is a guide on the process of shooting a basketball. The instructions are for both beginners and experienced players anywhere. The guide helps players understand how to make a perfect basketball shot. The manual also outlines rules of the game and principles that players are required to master to be better basketball players. This memo ensures a player is confident in taking a basketball shot at all times.
To ensure this is achieved, the manual has outlined the steps in simple language that anyone in any place and of any age can understand. Beginners may be very young and other players may be in areas that have a very basic knowledge of English. A direct outline of the steps has been made so one can see all steps with a glance. Most players seeking a guide are young who usually want to see what they want in a glance.
