Basketball Shot Jump
Squat and jump straight up, the arms extending overhead as in a jump shot; land back in the squat.
How to do it
Setup
Half squat, feet hip-width, hands in front of the face as if holding a ball.
Steps
- Drive up and jump straight up.
- Extend the arms overhead at the top, as in a shot.
- Bring the hands back down and land soft into the squat.
Common mistakes
Throwing the arms before the legs finish: the arms extend at the top of the jump. Drifting forward: land where you took off. Stiff landings: sink into the squat as the feet touch.
Breathing
Exhale on the jump, inhale landing.
