To many people, the sport of basketball serves as a dignified showcase of rigorous labor, tremendous dedication, and exceptional talent- all accumulating in intense competition. To others, basketball is viewed as a pass time, providing light-hearted enjoyment with acquaintances. As the popularity of basketball around the world rapidly increases, people may find themselves falling into one of the two aforementioned categories, choosing to play the sport either casually or seriously. Regardless of which group an individual belongs to, shooting the ball is the majority of action performed on the basketball court when playing. More specifically, shooting a jump shot, or a type of shot attempted from a medium to long range distance from the basket, is the most fundamental skill required to be effectively performed by a basketball player. One’s ability to properly shoot a jump shot dramatically affects the level of pleasure he or she experiences when partaking in basketball, as well as the amount of skill they possess. Even professionals require a certain degree of improvement and practice in this particular component of the sport. Correctly shooting a jump shot can be a challenging task, however having a proper body stance, grip of the basketball, and release can allow one to achieve proficiency in this area of basketball. First of all, a basketball player must have an appropriate body stance prior to even entering the actual motion of attempting a jump shot. Keep in mind that