Basketball: Shooting Technique

If there is not a basket in the back garden or one near by then find a wall then find a brick that is 10 feet off the wall and practice shooting at that.

If you can’t find a wall then shoot at a spot on the floor.

For best results do this jumping routine after a set of squats. Wear a weighted belt if available.

Have a tennis ball hung up which is out of reach after a step and jump. Mark the position so it can be recreated.

To begin the routine place one foot under the ball, take one step and jump off and try to touch the ball.

When you land make sure that you absorb the landing by going into a deep knee bend which should not be any deeper than you would sit in a chair.

Bend at the back and bring your hands well behind you.

Jump again and extend to reach for the ball. Absorb the shock of landing again with the knees bent and the back bent.

If you touch the ball at all then move the ball up by 2 cm.

Alternate the foot you lead with when you take a jump.

Do 5 sets of jumps that would be a total of 10 jumps. Start out with 3 sets in the first week increasing one set per week, increasing to a total of 5 sets per week.

Ensure you have an object in the home that can be used to rebound the ball against.

Dribble the ball towards the net before throwing it against the object where it should rebound back to you. Once it has, move like you would if a defender was there and find space to shoot.

To work on your peripheral vision put a chair or bin on the wing and a chair at a point as you do this drill.

Glide up and back staying side on to the passing lane with the near side hand out extended at the shoulder to deflect the pass.