Catch and Shoot Jump Shot at Elbow Drill
By Dr. Hal Wissel
Most shots in a game are open shots. When open, the jump stop enables you to catch and shoot in one motion, thereby fostering a quicker release than the step and shoot, which is a two motion shot. It is also easier to adjust to bad passes. When using the jump stop, make certain your body is facing the basket with your hands and feet ready. Your hands are above your shoulders and your knees slightly flexed before you receive the pass. Jump behind the ball and catch the ball with your body and shooting hand facing the front of the rim. Your knees should lower just before the catch and extend upward on the catch in a quick rhythmical down-and-up motion. On bad passes, jump behind the ball, rather than reaching for the ball. Rhythm and range come from the down and up motion of your legs, rather than lowering the ball or stepping into the shot.
Catch and Shoot Jump Shot Left Elbow. One objective of this drill is to develop your ability to catch and shoot a jump shot in one motion with a quick release. Another objective is to develop your ability to start your jump shot in a balanced stance while facing the basket and land in balance after the shot. Start with the ball at the left box outside the lane, your back to the basket. Pass to your self by tossing the ball high so it bounces high on the left elbow. Run out on the outside of the lane with your hands high and quickly jump behind the ball, turning middle. Catch the ball with your shooting hand high and facing your target. Shoot a jump shot. Your knees should lower just before the catch and extend upward on the catch in a quick rhythmical down-and-up motion.
Catch and Shoot Jump Shot at Left Elbow Drill
Catch and Shoot Jump Shot Right Elbow. Perform the same drill as the previous one, starting at offensive right box and tossing the ball to the right elbow. Run out on the outside of the lane with your hands high and quickly jump behind the ball, turning middle. A right handed player must use a quicker turn middle in order to catch the ball with your shooting hand high and facing your target. Shoot a jump shot. Your knees should lower just before the catch and extend upward on the catch in a quick rhythmical down-and-up motion.
Catch and Shoot Jump Shot at Right Elbow Drill
Edited from: Wissel, H. (2011). BASKETBALL: Steps to Success. Third Edition. Human Kinetics, Champaign, IL.
Wissel, Hal. (2009). Basketball Shooting: Make Your Shot Automatic DVD. Basketball World, Suffield, CT. Wissel, Hal. (2005). Basketball Shooting: Confidence, Rhythm and Mechanics DVD. Basketball World, Suffield, CT.
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