Basketball Shooting Procedure

A correct basketball shot is extremely essential for a basketball game. Though everyone's shooting style is different yet there is a general procedure of doing it. Here is the basic guideline to shoot a ball into the basket. Take a look:

Step 1
In order to draw more power from the body, half-bent your knees before shooting a basketball.

Step 2
Let the fingers of your dominant hand spread out.

Step 3
Let the fingertips (only the fingertips) grip onto the ball.

Step 4
The other hand has to support the ball on the side.

Step 5
Now, bring the ball above the head in one go.

Step 6
Make sure that at this particular position your armpit, elbow and wrist are at 90 degrees of angle.

Step 7
Next, as you extend your knees, extend your forearm as well and snap the wrist.

Step 8
Lastly, be sure that you are following through your wrist movement. In case your body cues you to jump for releasing the pent up power, do so with complete ease.

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