This free resource is a visual aid to help pupils understand proper form and technique for a two handed shot in basketball. The resource is suitable for different age groups and abilities.
A basic two-handed shot is used when the player has time to take the shot without being defended or put under pressure
Basketball Two Handed Shot Teaching Points
- Feet balanced and positioned beneath hips, with knees slightly bent
- To shoot, the dominant hand should be underneath the ball with the supporting hand to the side
- Shoulders square onto the net with eyes focused on the net
- Push up through feet and straighten legs to create power for the shot
- Hands guide the ball and follow the shot up and forward
- The ball should flick off the fingers to create more power