The Set Shot
BEEF is an acronym for a ball shooting concept in basketball.The B stand for balance, the E for eyes, the second E for elbows, and the F for follow-through. To have good balance it is important to have you feet about shoulder width apart. Your eyes should always be focused on a target, and your elbows should be in line. Finally follow through means it should be done through the fingertips and elbows.
Below are examples of the correct stance:
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The Lay-Up
When completing a lay-up dribble toward the basket and move slightly to one side of the hoop to create the correct angle. If you're on the right side, dribble right-handed, pick the ball up on your right foot (half step) as you progress to the basket and then step with your left foot (inside foot) and explode toward the basket shooting with your right hand. As you raise your right hand, your right knee should also elevate and lift toward the basket. Pretend there is a string attached to your right hand and your right knee. Reverse this form if shooting from the left side. It is best to go directly toward the basket, with your head up and eyes focused on the backboard. Utilise the top corner of the backboard to ensure you make your shot.
When completing a lay-up dribble toward the basket and move slightly to one side of the hoop to create the correct angle. If you're on the right side, dribble right-handed, pick the ball up on your right foot (half step) as you progress to the basket and then step with your left foot (inside foot) and explode toward the basket shooting with your right hand. As you raise your right hand, your right knee should also elevate and lift toward the basket. Pretend there is a string attached to your right hand and your right knee. Reverse this form if shooting from the left side. It is best to go directly toward the basket, with your head up and eyes focused on the backboard. Utilise the top corner of the backboard to ensure you make your shot.
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The Jump Shot
A jump shot is exactly what it means jumping to shoot and gain an athletic advantage and power when shooting the ball. It is all about incorporating the legs into the shot. Jumping will allow you to help shoot over another player and will allow you to explode toward the basket. Everything else within your shot technique must remain the same including landing after the jump with your feet in the same position as when you started. The hardest thing when shooting a jump shot is co-ordinating the timing of the jump and ensuring your shooting action works in motion with your jump.
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