how do you shoot a basketball

Question
now i have looked at a lot of stuff on how to shoot a basketball and they all say the same thing {jump up and on the top of your jump realse the basketball with your wrist making a downward flex} now as i have been watching the NBA finals i see some of the stars dont even shoot like this could you please help me with this i want to make the 8th grade team and i barely made the 7th grade team last year  

Answer
Hi Jon,

All the instruction that you read is basic fundamental rules and guide lines on how to shoot the ball but everybody has there own unique style. I wouldn't try to pattern my shot after the NBA players as they are the elite of the elite and have made it to the NBA because of a lot of natural ability. I would work on the fundamentals of shooting and incorporate into your own style. Here is a link for proper shooting and keep practicing and don抰 give up. You mentioned jumping and shooting at the top of your jump. I would work on shooting the ball right before you reach the top as then you are using more legs then arms to get the ball to the basket. Remember the legs are the source of power that gets the ball to the basket and not your arms and hands. Here is a link for proper shooting techniques and links to videos to demonstrate the proper shot. Good luck and if you need more info I will try and find something else to help. Let me know how it goes.

http://www.coachesclipboard.net/Shooting.html