How to Become a Good Jump Shooter: Best Method (2024)

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Start in a wide stance. Jump straight up. Explode upward and shoot the ball. Keep your elbow straight while you shoot. Flick your wrist straight. Shoot the ball in a high arc. Snap your wrist as you release the ball. Focus on the BEEF acronoym. Land facing the rim. Expert Q&A Reader Videos Tips Warnings Shooting Drills You Might Also Like Expert Interview References About This Article Did this article help you? FAQs
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1Start in a wide stance.

2Jump straight up.

3Explode upward and shoot the ball.

4Keep your elbow straight while you shoot.

5Flick your wrist straight.

6Shoot the ball in a high arc.

7Snap your wrist as you release the ball.

8Focus on the BEEF acronoym.

9Land facing the rim.

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Last Updated: May 27, 2024

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Hoping to perfect your jump shot before your next game? It's simpler than you think. A good jump shot is compact and has little or no extra movement—the key is focusing on the essential aspects of shooting form, and then practicing this form over and over again until it is automatic. We've put together plenty of tips and tricks to help you get started, so you can improve your jump shot in no time.

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Start in a wide stance.

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  1. Bend your knees and square your shoulders to the basket. Always make sure you are balanced when shooting.

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Jump straight up.

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  1. Never jump to the side, forward or backwards (If you are not trying to).

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Explode upward and shoot the ball.

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Keep your elbow straight while you shoot.

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  1. That means your elbow is always pointed in the direction of the basket.

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Flick your wrist straight.

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    Hold your follow-through until the ball goes through the hoop. All of the ball's momentum and spin should come from your wrist. The power for the shot is provided by your legs.

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Shoot the ball in a high arc.

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    The ball should be at its highest point 2/3 of the way towards the rim. When shooting, think of your shot as going up and out. The balance of the two is what makes a jump shot go in.

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Snap your wrist as you release the ball.

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  1. Your hand should look like you are about to put it in a cookie jar. This movement gives the ball backspin.

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Focus on the BEEF acronoym.

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    B is for balance, E is for eye, E is for Elbow, and F is for Following through. Remember to always face the basket and be balanced.

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Land facing the rim.

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    Never land facing the wall or have your feet pointing anywhere else than the rim.

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    What else can I do to improve my basketball shooting skills?

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    Ryan Tremblay is a Basketball Coach and the Owner of National Sports ID and STACK Basketball. With over 30 years of experience, Ryan specializes in basketball coaching, social media marketing, and website design. Ryan created the National Sports ID as a platform to verify the age/grade of youth athletes and STACK Basketball to inspire young athletes to grow into mature individuals and basketball players. Ryan was a First Team All-Decade basketball player in Bergen County and finished in the top 20 all-time leading scorers in the county’s history with 1,730 points. He went on to Caldwell University on a basketball scholarship where he was part of three championship teams. Ryan was a two-time All-Metropolitan, All-State, and All-Conference point guard and the all-time three-point leader in the school’s history, landing him in the Caldwell University Athletic Hall of Fame.

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    To enhance your basketball shooting skills, maintain a confident mindset where the expectation is to make every shot. Shift your focus from the outcome to the execution itself. Concentrate on perfecting your shooting form, ensuring it looks impeccable. Emphasize the importance of believing in the shot's success; if you doubt it, the purpose of shooting diminishes. Eliminate uncertainties and concentrate on the execution, fostering a positive mentality that every shot will go in.

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    What should I do if I have a weak shooting-arm?

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    You need to do some pushups to get stronger.

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    Work on your leg strength. Your legs should provide all of the shot's power. Do leg exercises like squats and lunges.

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      • Practice your foul shooting with the same form as your jump shot. You will find that the jump shot and the foul shot help each other. If you are having trouble shooting your jump shot, go to the free-throw line and concentrate on replicating that form in your jump shot.

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      • When you make several shots in a row or swish a shot without touching the rim, remember the form you used and the mentality you had when you shot it. Try to replicate that shot and you will find that it happens more often.

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      • Develop a shooter's mentality. Don't choose to shoot, choose not to shoot. A good shooter takes every open shot but does not force shots that are not available.

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      • A good jump shot will not come easily. It takes repetitive practice and good form to become an accurate shooter. You can't expect to make all of your shots.

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      Start from 3 to 5 feet (0.9 to 1.5m) out from the rim and shoot about 25 shots that are made. As you start making these close range shots your confidence and form will both improve. After taking these shots, start shooting a bit further away from the rim in various positions on the court and make around 100 shots in practice. However, you must remember that you shouldn't feel as if your shot was forced. This happens when you start taking shots that are beyond your range. This will not only mess up your form but also make you less confident of your shot in game time situations.

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      This article was co-authored by Ryan Tremblay. Ryan Tremblay is a Basketball Coach and the Owner of National Sports ID and STACK Basketball. With over 30 years of experience, Ryan specializes in basketball coaching, social media marketing, and website design. Ryan created the National Sports ID as a platform to verify the age/grade of youth athletes and STACK Basketball to inspire young athletes to grow into mature individuals and basketball players. Ryan was a First Team All-Decade basketball player in Bergen County and finished in the top 20 all-time leading scorers in the county’s history with 1,730 points. He went on to Caldwell University on a basketball scholarship where he was part of three championship teams. Ryan was a two-time All-Metropolitan, All-State, and All-Conference point guard and the all-time three-point leader in the school’s history, landing him in the Caldwell University Athletic Hall of Fame. This article has been viewed 143,555 times.

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      How to Become a Good Jump Shooter: Best Method (2024)

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      How can I be a better jump shooter? ›

      Six Tips To Improve Your Jump Shot
      1. Always, Always Follow Through. As you may have heard this a hundred times before but it still remains true. ...
      2. Keep Your Eyes Locked In. ...
      3. Maintain Your Balance. ...
      4. Keep Reminding Yourself. ...
      5. Shoot Game Shots In Practice. ...
      6. Be Fluid.

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      How to shoot consistently? ›

      7 Tips To Improve Your Shooting Mechanics
      1. Keep Your Eyes On the Target. Many players will focus on the flight of the ball. ...
      2. Pay Attention To Your Balance and Your Stance. ...
      3. Analyze Your Grip. ...
      4. Give Smooth Delivery. ...
      5. Pay Attention To Your Upforce. ...
      6. Improve Your Follow Through. ...
      7. Always Correct Your Shot.

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      How can I get better at jumping? ›

      Plyometric exercises such as box jumps, single-leg hops, and squat jumps can help to improve your jumping ability. Fourth, ensure you have excellent balance and co-ordination. Improving balance and co-ordination will suprisingly improve technique. Standing on one leg helps improve leg and ankle stability.

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      How do you look good in a jumper? ›

      Push up your sleeves to show off shirt cuffs underneath, or the stripes of a Breton. Tuck a fine knit into high-waisted trousers or 'French-tuck' (tucking just the front of your jumper into your waistband) a bigger knit to create more definition at your waist.

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      Why are jump shots illegal? ›

      For a jump shot to be legal, you must hit the CB from above, causing it to bounce off the table's slate. A purposeful scoop jump is illegal because it is too easy. It also involves an intentional miscue and secondary contact and/or the tip hitting the CB while in contact with the table.

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      Does getting stronger affect your jump shot? ›

      Weight training will help make your stronger and potentially more aware of your surroundings by being more alert. Your jump shot should not be tampered with as long as you stay practicing.

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