How to Shoot a Jump Shot
• Background
• History of the Jump Shot
• Equipment, Materials and Tools
• Foot Work and Establishing Proper Positioning
• Properly Shooting the Ball
• Trouble-Shooting
• Questions…!?!?!?!
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History of the Jump Shot
• Dr. James Naismith
invented the sport in
1891 to keep his
athletes busy and in
shape during the
winter months in
Massachusetts.
Physical Equipment
• For physical
equipment, all you
need is a ball and
hoop.
• The key is to get a
good fundamental
motion down.
Time
• Time to practice is the
most important for any
athlete performing at any
level, whether it is high
school or college.
• Anywhere that there is a
lot of competition, the
difference for how a
player breaks out is how
much they practice.
Patience
• Like performing any
other activity that
requires precision,
learning to correctly
shoot a jump shot
takes a lot of practice.
• Listening is one of the
most important skills
to having patience.
Optional Tool - A Friend
• Having someone there to
get your rebounds, pass
you the ball and give you
words of inspiration
would be a great addition
to your progress in
shooting better jump shot.
• The extra energy and
concentration that you can
expel into your footwork
and form is essential to
every little aspect of the
jump shot.
Properly Shooting the Ball
• This is the way your
body should be
orientated for shooting
a more precise jump
shot.
• Following a specific
set steps will make
your shot more
consistent.
Trouble-Shooting
Any Questions…?!?!?!?