Thanks to the modern game of layups, dunks and jump shots, it's rare to see players use the set shot—shooting with both feet on the ground—aside from at the free throw line. Learning and properly executing the set shot can help improve your overall shooting skills and improve your chances at the free throw line.
Step 1
Hold the ball in your hands. Place your shooting hand under the ball, holding the ball in your fingertips with your wrist cocked, according to the BBC Sport Academy. Rest your non-shooting hand on the side of the ball.
Step 2
Set your feet up toward the basket, with the foot on your shooting hand side slightly forward and pointing straight at the hoop.
Step 3
Bend your knees, and hold the ball with your elbows bent at chest level. Focus on the target and envision the ball going through the hoop, according to basketball coach and author Hal Wissel.
Step 4
Straighten your legs, and push the ball up past your face. Let go of the ball with your non-shooting hand.
Step 5
Push your shooting arm toward the ceiling while still holding the ball in your fingertips. As your arm straightens, release the ball and push it toward the basket.
Step 6
Flick your wrist to create backspin on the ball. This will help spin the ball back toward the middle of the hoop if your shot is long.
Tips and Warnings
- Avoid jerky movements. The set shot should be one, continuous movement that flows from start to finish.
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