how can i improve my jump shot?
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".
435474
It takes a lot.  You need to shoot tons of jumpers, work on your handles, know when to pass and when to shoot, when to go to the hole and when to stop and pop.  You gotta watch a lot and play a lot.  You always need to try new things as soon as you are good at what you have.  Ball is about getting better all the time and the best thing for it is practice and play.
968363
play as much as possible...try to play with people who are better than you so that you will always have a challenge and continue to improve...meanwhile try looking for some basketball camps for the summer and go there, you can also buy a dvd called "Better Basketball" it helps trust me...so do these things and you WILL be the best
1137017
Get some jump soles man, that increased my vertical drastically, not only that it made my first step off the dribble a lot quicker too.   Give that a try, they come with a great workout sheet thatll get you jumping higher in no time.  Good luck man
609543
Good. Finally. Another short basketball player like me. I'm only 5 foot. What you need to do is get your legs and arms working at the same time. Also, with your hand starting over your shoulder, try and get your follow through looking straight at the hoop. Just try the motion continuously, then use a basketball. Also, PRACTICE PRACTICE PRACTICE taking 3-pointers and then half-court shots.
575179
The best advice I ever read on this was "...to jump higher, you need to jump more". \n\nSimply stated, he was saying that the muscles that give you lift when you leap are best developed by repeated use.  Select something at your home that's just a bit too high for you to leap and touch (like a tree limb or a high ceiling).  Then try to jump and touch it 20-30 times per day.  When you finally do reach it, move on to something higher.  \n\nKids who are addicted to basketball LIVE for that first dunk.  It usually comes around age 16-18 unless they're truly gifted (AND tall).  You'll see them on the schoolyard trying to dunk, convert alley-oop passes, and sky for rebounds, for hours at a time...every day.\n\nPractice, practice and MORE practice.
824242
The best thing to do is improve your ball-handling skills. Once you have confidence in your dribble you'll be better able to scan the floor while on a fastbreak. Things tend to slow down for you when you're not nervous about losing control of the ball. Keep in mind, also, that you don't have to run full speed. Run fast enough to remain in control. Try also to work on a fake move. One of my favorites is the fake-pass layup. If you can master this move you will have great success with fastbreaks. \n\nIf your problem is more related to the actual layup, remember to take your time and practice adjusting the ball when you pick up your dribble. This will throw the defender off and give them less of an opportunity to block your shot. If you fully extend yourself, and the defender comes over your back, be prepared to call a foul.
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Pylometric Exrcises can help to greatly increase the power of your kick and the height of your jump.\n\nRicochets – \n1. Mark out 15 meters with cones.\n2. Keeping your feet together, start at one cone and do small fast jumps to the end.\n3. For this exercise the emphasis should be on speed and rate of leg movement rather than height.\n4. Each 15 meters is 1 set.\n\nBounding – \n1. Mark out 12 small cones or obstacles about 3 feet apart in a straight line.\n2. Start behind the first obstacle in a semi squat position.\n3. Jump as high and far as possible over each obstacle. It's a good idea to practice first to gauge how far apart you should set the markers. Again try to minimize ground contact time.\n4. Each jump is 1 repetition.\n\nLateral Jumps – \n1. Stand alongside a bench, box or cone approximately 30cm high. \n2. Keeping your feet hip distance apart jump sideways as high over the obstacle as possible. \n3. Immediately jump back to the start position minimizing ground contact time. This counts as one repetition.\n4. Make sure you discipline yourself to jump as high as possible. \n\nSide-Jump Sprint – \n1. Place a cone 14-19 meters in front of the starting point to act as the finish line.\n2. Stand on 1 one side of a bench or obstacle, facing the starting line, with feet together.\n3. Begin by jumping sideways back and forth over the bench for 2 repetitions.\n4. On landing on the last jump, explode forward into a sprint to the finish line. \n5. Anticipate the landing and be ready to sprint forward, emphasis should be on acceleration.\n6. This counts as 1 repetition.\n\nDepth Jumps – \n1. Stand on a box, bench, or sturdy chair approximately 30-40 cm high.\n2. Step off the bench and as soon as you land explode vertically as high as you can. This counts as 1 repetition.\n3. Try to minimize ground contact time.
1112667
Before you shoot from a few feet away, try shooting under the basket and hitting it off the backboard. Make atleast ten shots in a row(if you miss one, start over) and move a little farther(like a step or something) and try not using the backboard if you are not comfortable with the distance. Repeat this and you will see improvement in your shot and control of the ball.\n\nGreat Luck to You.
201200
Couple of things...\n\n1) Jump rope...a lot\n2) Get under a basket, and jump up as high as you can for 20-25 reps, keeping both hands raised while you jump. Do this several times a day.  After a couple of weeks, you'll find yourself jumping higher and higher.  You can use the net or the backboard to guage your progress. That's the purpose of doing it under a basket.\n\nThese will strengthen your legs and improve your stamina.\n\nIf you have a coach, ask him/her about some other ways to improve your jumping. Or ask a gym teacher at your school. They'll be glad to help you.
881874
Everybody feels good after they make a shot right?\nOne way to help build your confidence in shooting is to start shooting no more than 3 feet away from the basket, shoot about 10 shots to help build on your confidence, then gradually move back until your very confident in your shot. If you start shooting 3-pointers and miss a couple your confidence level goes down but if your close to the goal and make those consecutive shots your confidence will increase.
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Just improve your dribbling skills and your jump shooting because they will be your great weapons when you play basketball. Dribbling so that you can slash to the basket with your speed and blow by the defenders since you are small. Shooting is another way to score if you don't have an opportunity to drive to the basket. Just watch Earl Boykins play and you will realize the same thing dude.
113981
Keep practicing but also play in as many pick up games as you can.\n\nMake sure you you shoot from different spots on the floor and work on different moves as well.\n\nGet a friend and play some one on one to get used to faking.\n\nTry and get some pointers from someone who you know that is a good player or a coach.
662327
2 suggestions:\n1) when you are looking down and doing your dribbles, pick out a small dent or mark on the floor and try to hit it all 3 times. This action of "aiming small" will make the hoop an easier target.\n2) Do some free-throws in your head when you find the time( when you wake up, when you are about to fall asleep, and before a game ) studies have shown that ppl who practice free-throws in their head before actually shooting shot 20% higher than those who did not  ;)
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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.
222114
i like to do jump shots
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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/