How do I improve my jump shot?
91399
practice...practice...practice.
428062
You need to want it more than anyone...\n\nGet up and practice when everyone is sleeping...\n\nLift weights, run sprints, practice your free throws, focus mainly on your hamstrings and calves when you work out...\n\nPractice taking off for your leaps with your strong foot...\n\nIE explode to the hoop...Make your strongest step your last step, you will get it soon enough...I never thought I would, but it happens...\n\nPractice while you are young enough. Time flies, and then you can't play anymore...keep your head up, do your best. its worth it.
1005656
Run. Alot. I run track and it helps immensely on the court. Just think, you run a couple miles everyday, then in a game, you run maybe, say, 1/4 mile. You'll be great. You'll beat your man up the floor everytime! And shoot alot too. Work on defensive drills as well as offensive. This may sound weird, but try taking tap dancing lessons. I know that sounds extremely odd but, the coaches recomd it because it makes for faster foot movement. Also, get in the gym alot, get a liftng plan going. Check it out. See if that works. Good Luck
673094
well most of the nab's best shooters spend hours shooting so spend around like 2 hours just shooting. Throw the ball off the backboard and try rebounding it. also practice layups like around for 30 min layups are so easy but people tend to missem\nTRY this link it has drills and many great ways to practice and has videos to show you how to do them\nhttp://www.coachesclipboard.net/VideoClips.html\n\nalso try this link it has everything from teaching you how to jump higher to shooting\nhttp://insidehoops.com/gym/
149021
For drops, Keep your weight back and your legs soft.  For jumps you need a little more timing, it can't really be taught.  You need to go out and hit a few.
940657
Well get a rope ladder and lay it on the ground, then go down the ladder stepping in and out of the holes. do this up and down 5 times, 3 sets. Lunges will help ur power to the rim and in itself will surprise defenders. dribbling, just dribble around ur block and do one arm dribbling drills like going around each leg with one arm for 5 minutes a piece. these alone should greatly improve ur foot work and agility. shooting, shoot free throws after ur tired, this will better prepare u for free throws during a game. goodluck!
672244
When I play pick-up games with my friends, I like to work the post too.  I just usually do double-pumps, spins, and just kick it out when I can't get anything going.  Just try sweeping hooks and they should help.  A fadeaway turnaround is good when you don't want to get blocked.  It's a good move to have but I would say work on your hook shot because that thing comes in handy.  How tall are you and what level do you play (h.s., college, street, etc.)?
471532
all the things you said sound good. as well as develop a mid range pull up that way once you beat your man, or have him off balance its easier to get that shot off and you can pull it before you get to the cup where the help is. Once you get a few of those down the defense will start to step u to stop that, THEN it makes it easier to get all the way to the basket. The key is dont always do the same thing keep the defense off balance. Take a few shots you know you can hit like a mid to short range jumper or pull up, then once you get them thinking jumper, drive. Also if you beat your man, and someone steps up to block your shot that means someone else is open. So on that same note, once you get them thinking okay he's a shooter, then start passing, or get them thinking he's gonna pass and then shoot. KEep them guessing. But first you have to take what they give you and use it against them. \nAnd all that being said do the little things play defense and rebound first. Mkae them work so hard on the other end that they are too frustrated to try and stop you.
91846
Make sure you have the proper, comfortable stance and balance.\nSee the rim.\nExtend your wrist backwards.\nThe basketball should rest on your fingerpads.\nTry to keep your elbow in and under the ball\nUse your legs... the longer the shot, the more you use your legs.\nRaise the ball smoothly and in one, fluid motion.\nFinish high with your arm to get good "arc" on the shot.\nFlop your wrist with a constant, relaxed follow through to get that backspin for a "shooter´s touch".
305397
*Work on your freethrows(being down low you will get fouled a lot)\n*Work on quick feet(although you are big you need to be quick so you can move to the ball faster)\n*Take about 500-1000 mid-range jumpers a day(work on getting the right form, keep the ball above your chest)\n*Keep the ball low and work mostly on your off hand ball handles\n*Make sure you keep your pivot foot while spinning, and when you pump fake make sure you show a real shot fake, not that fake ball show.\n*Beat your man down the floor(again quick foot work), establish position early and don't give in to the man guarding you. Get deep into the post area.\n*Don't flop, don't dip into the defense, and go up STRONG no matter what.\n\n*THE BEST THING TO DO IS DO CARDIO, STRENGTH TRAINING, AND QUICKNESS DRILLS. ALSO DO A LOT OF CATCH AND SHOOT DOWN IN THE PAINT
1022971
you first should do plyometrics to improve leg muscle, do jump rope, and also work on technique.  Technique is very important when you try to jump.  Watch some of the best jumpers in the NBA and try to do the same technique as them.
636539
Try doing long tackles...Take a running dive at a tackle dummy. Concentrate on hitting the dummy at the waist line. Do high jumps...take a run at a basketball goal try to hit the backboard in the same spot every time. With a fellow player do shuck and jive...have you friend do sudden cuts and turns while you try to stay within 3 ft. Have someone throw a ball over your head or off to one side while you attempt to either swat the ball away or catch it. I used these to make the varsity squad as a 140 pound 5 ft 4 inch freshman who only did the 100 in 12 sec.
658951
a good thing to do is to try to get the defender off of their feet if they are as tall as you.. so pump fakes work really good... another thing to do is a drop set since you are so tall it will be easier to do this all you have to do is step back and turn toward the basket while clearing you defender out without fouling.. another good move is a little hook shot just turn toward the inside and lay it in
380909
Practice, but make sure you are working on the areas of your game that need the most improvement.  Work on your off foot, juggling with both feet, and if you can, find someone to work with you on different skills such as shooting, passing, trapping, and heading to name a few.  The more touches you get on the ball the better off you will be.  There are aspects of the game that can only be improved by playing, but you can work on your skills alone.
97083
The best thing would be to see a professional golfer and he can advise you on how to improve your game. Yahoo's golf tips suggests selecting a target area and focussing on that. \n\n# Stand behind your ball on the tee and pick out a 10- to 15-yard landing area, then picture an imaginary line from that spot back to your ball.\n# As you address the ball, focus on an intermediate target a few feet in front of you. Align your ball square to that point, and don't worry about hazards, distant mountains or anything else.\n# Right before you pull the trigger, take one last look at your landing area. Take a cue from the Tour players, who by this point are only thinking about getting their ball to that spot.\n# Make a confident swing, knowing that you've done what it takes to line up the shot. Practice this on the range, and you'll be ready to conquer any intimidating visual tricks.\n\nThere are also plenty of training aids available see Yahoo directory.
797091
Take a tennis ball with you at all times, and dribble it. It'll help you develop your ballhandling. Also, walk on your tiptoes, so you can increase your jumping ability...good luck & God bless!
587363
well you have do develop speed and quickness. try running sprints often. also ball control is very much needed. this can be achieved by dribbling 2 balls at once this will give you great ball control. then of course your shooting. just shoot 100 shots per area on the court. If you use to be a 4-5 and can achieve this you will be a good 1-2