1. Have you ever played basketball?
Ever watched basketball?
Ever wondered how basketball players make incredible jump shots?
Let me answer that by explaining the mechanics of an effective jump shot

2. Important? Help with personal jump shot
Understand what goes into a jump shot
Appreciate Basketball better

3. Qualifications Have played basketball for 15 years
Have coached basketball camps
Have attended basketball camps at the highest level
Worked on form during transition from post player to perimeter

4. 6 main components in the mechanics of a Jump Shot
Feet
Knees
Elbow
Shooting Hand
Guide Hand
Follow Through

5. Feet
Square to basket
Shoulder width apart

6. Knees Bent like your about to sit in chair About 45 degree angle
Bent BEFORE you catch ball

7. Elbow Over knee, under ball Triceps parallel to ground
Forearm perpendicular to triceps

8. Shooting Hand
Wrist bent like waiter
Ball on pads of fingers

9. Guide Hand
On side of ball
Lightly resting
Create window

10. Eyes
Always on basket
Look where you want the ball to go

11. Follow Through Hand steady throughout shot
End with “hand in the bucket”
Hold it

12. Conclusion Gives you idea of how much goes into a jump shot
Will hopefully improve your mechanics when shooting