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Where should the power for your shot come from?

Use Your Biggest Muscles

Your legs are the biggest muscles in your body. They are the engine that power the entire shot. As you jump, you want to ride the power of your liftoff from the floor through your entire shooting motion, releasing the ball at the peak of your jump. This will give distance and stability to your shot. The more you rely on your legs to power the shot, the easier it will be for the rest of your shooting to be effortless and repeatable.

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1/27/2007 1:51:38 PM
gdg dsgh said:

it worked

7/3/2010 3:43:45 AM
i4h2n3 said:

i havent tryed it yet but i will!!:)

7/16/2010 11:16:40 PM
Rick Kartes said:

The ball should leave your finger tips when your feet leave the floor. That is when you have the most power. It is also the quickest way to get your shot off.

3/30/2011 9:40:44 PM
Mark said:

Thanks this really helped alot.

9/8/2011 4:28:05 AM
Sam said:

Rick if you dont want to get blocked then you should should shoot at the top of your jump

11/8/2011 2:07:49 PM
stinger of awsomeness said:

it was ok

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