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OrientationHelping young males reaching their maximum level of success.

Helping them become more knowledgeable about the game of basketball and having fun while doing it.

Ways o

f Sco

ring

Jump Shot

Free Throw

Dunk

Alley Oop

Lay up

Hook Shot

Jum

p S

hot

Is the most common shot made at the

perimeter, also known as a set shot.

This is done by getting the right height

before throwing the ball to the basketball

Jum

p S

hot Also have to follow

through with the ball This is done by

maintaining your form

while the ball is on the

way to the basket.

Free T

hro

w

Its given after the opponent has

committed a personal foul or technical

foulThis is an unguarded shot taken in the

free throw line and is worth 1 point.

Dunk

One of the most exciting shots that can be by

jumping high enough to get your hands on the

rim while still holding the ball.

Slam the ball and grab the rim to add more

excitement.

Alle

y O

op

A pass and shoot sequence that

involves great coordination between

passer and the receiver of the ball.

The ball is thrown to a player in mid air

who will also shoot the ball before he

touches the ground

Lay

Up

The most common shot made inside the paint

This is also the easiest shot to make

Drive to the basket, take off to get the right

elevation, an lay the ball directly to the rim or

off the board with one hand

Hook

Shot

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar trademarked this.

This shot is done by turning your body

one the side while the head is still

facing the basket.

Shooti

ng F

orm

s

Eyes on target- To improve accuracy, locate

the target (rim) as early as possible.

Keep your eyes on the target and do not

follow the flight of the ball. Keeping your

target focus is very important.

Sta

nce

and

Bala

nce

Feet are shoulder width apart for

good balance. Feet should be in

slightly staggered stance that is

consistent comfortable for you.

Sta

nce

&

Bala

nce

#2

Your shooting foot is slightly ahead of the

non shooting foot in a comfortable

position.

Point feet in the general direction of the

basket, but not necessarily directly at it.

We prefer an open stance.

Sta

nce

&

Bala

nce

#3

Once you develop a comfortable stance,

lineup your feet the exact same way on

every shot.

Whatever stance you use, consistency is

critical. Bend your knees on every shot.

Shot Po

cket

As you catch

the ball, move

it quickly into

the shot pocket.

Line up

everything so

that the ball

and your

shooting eye

form a straight

line to the

basket.

Position the ball several inches above your waist.

Grip the ball properly and be ready to shoot.

Position the ball in your shot pocket the same way every time you catch it.

Gri

p

Place the air hole between the middle and index fingers.

Line up your fingertip

pads parallel to the long seams of the ball,

so you can monitor the back spin.

Gri

p

Leave space between

the ball and middle of

your palm. You should be able to

insert a pencil between

the ball and your rear.

Spread your fingers for

enough apart to comfortably balance the

ball. The ball should sit on your

pads.

Bala

nce

Hand

Your non shooting hand should be on the side of the ball.

Your balanced hand should not add force or spin to the shot.

Your non shooting hand should not move on delivery and should always off the ball first.

Deliv

ery

The ball should start

motion directly upwards

from the shot pocket.

Your elbow should be

positioned comfortably

under the ball. The ball stays in front of

you should not go behind

your head. Uncoil your body with your

legs, core, and arm power.

Your elbow and wrist.

Quiz Name three types of

ways to score1.

2.3.

Answ

er

Shot Pocket Wrong Answer”

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Lay up Hook Shot Free Throw Great Answer

Quiz

Did this learning help

you become a better

basketball player?

Answ

er

Yes! It really did.

Quiz

Give an example of an

alley oop?

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er

Wrong Answer

Quiz True or False: Your feet are wider

than shoulder width apart for good balance?

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er

True Oops! Wrong Answer!

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er

False Awesome!

Quiz One of the most

exciting shots that can

be by jumping high enough to get you hands on the rim while

still holding the wall is

what?

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er

Alley Oop Sike! Wrong Answer

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er

Dunk Great Job!

Quiz

What are the 6 ways

of scoring?

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1. Lay up 2. Free Throw 3. Jump Shot 4. Dunk 5. Hook Shot 6. Alley Oop Excellent! Right

answer”

Quiz True or False: When making a jump

shot you don’t have

to follow through with

the ball.

Answ

er

True! Wrong Answer!”

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er

False: You have to follow through with the ball. Great Work!