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The Perfect Jump Shot
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2A
Your shooting hand (SH)
should be underneath
the ball, while your
other hand (OH) should
be on the side.
2B
Stand at the free-throw line (15 feet
from the goal and directly in front of the
basket), and face the goal.
3
Spread your feet so they are shoulder
length apart. Hold the basketball with
both hands at chest-level.
4
Bring the ball up to eye-level. Bend your knees
slightly. Your elbows should be at a 90 degree
angle to the ground. Your shooting arm should
align with your shoulder and your foot.
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5
Jump so that your legs are straight when you
are in the air. At the peak of your jump, you
will release the ball. Steps 5-7 should occur
simultaneously.
7
At the top of this arm extension, quickly bend
your SH wrist forward to a 90 degree angle.
The ball should roll off your fingertips so that
there is a significant backspin on the ball.
There should be a gap
between palm of your
SH and the ball. Spread
your fingers wide and
make sure to have a
good grip on the ball.
Your OH will keep the
ball in place on the
side.
8
Use enough force to put an arc on the ball’s
trajectory towards the basket. Let the ball
roll off of your SH fingers to give the ball a
backspin rotation.
9
On the follow-through, aim the middle finger
of the SH towards the center of the rim to
ensure it has the proper lateral trajectory.
Extend your elbow so that your shooting arm
is straight and pointing upward. Your other
hand should barely touch the ball as it guides it
through the shooting motion.
The peak of the arc should occur halfway
between you and the center of the basket.
The farther away you are from the basket, the
higher the arc should be.
10
Collect the ball, return to the shooting spot,
and repeat steps 1-9, making adjustments
based on your observations of the lateral,
distance and arc trajectories.
August Moser Design Document (Visual & Text) Instruction Working Title: The Perfect Jump Shot Topic This instructional design will present the best method for shooting a basketball into a basketball goal. Learning Theory A behaviorist learning theory will be employed for this instruction. The media will provide a stimulus that the user can apply in the environment of a basketball court to execute a measurable response. Since the objective has a rather simple measure of success­ whether the shot is made or not ­ the student can easily calculate the quality of their own performance and adjust their actions to improve. Problem No one likes missing a shot on the basketball court. It’s embarrassing. Players can be discouraged from playing this great sport if they cannot score points. Audience Novice and intermediate players will be the intended audience, although experienced players may learn some basic methods that may have been missed in their training. The age group I will be targeting is 7 and up. Purpose The purpose of this instruction is to teach how to shoot a jump shot from the free throw line. The subject will come away with an understanding of the basic body mechanics involved in ensuring the ball is projected with accuracy and the appropriate force. Format The format will be illustrated step­by­step instructions with text that provides descriptive details of the action. The illustrations will demonstrate the proper body form the learner must follow, including the placement and motion of hands and feet, as well as the correct trajectory of the basketball. The text will be concise (three sentences at the most per step) and will closely follow the content of the graphics. General learning expectations The subject will be able to shoot and make a basketball goal, and have the tools necessary to repeat the task. Learning goals and objectives At the end of this instruction students will be able to complete the following. G.1. Shoot and score a basketball goal. August Moser Design Document (Visual & Text) O.1. The learner will demonstrate proper placement of feet. O.2. The learner will grasp the basketball the correct way O.3. Learners will align their elbow at the right degree to the body O.4 Learners will estimate the appropriate distance to project the ball into the goal O.5 Learners will calculate the correct angle of the shot in order to create an ideal arc trajectory for the ball to follow into the goal. O.6 Learners will complete the jumpshot by employing the following methods simultaneously: a. Jumping b. Extending the shooting arm c. Snapping the wrist O.7 Learners will follow through after the shot towards the center of the basket. O.8 Learners will assess how the shot can be improved for the next trial by identifying the previous shots’ distance and trajectory. O.9 Learners will modify the shot by considering the trajectories (arc and lateral) of the previous shot, and correcting the shot as necessary Learning Activities and Assessment 1. The learner will begin the lesson by viewing the printed or online visual materials. No auditory or other materials will be provided. 2. The learner will then follow step­by­step the instructions on a basketball court with a basketball in hand by mimicking the figure in the illustrations, and following the text description. 3. The learner will shoot and either make or miss the shot. This will be repeated many times. 4. The learner will repeat until: a. the shot is made at a consistent rate, and b. the learner has a satisfactory understanding of the process and how to repeat it. Completion outcomes The main outcomes of the instruction include: 1. Correct body movement and control of the ball to make a basketball shot 2. Ability to reconstruct the method until it is second nature for the student August Moser Design Document (Visual & Text) Technology required Instructor’s Technology: ● Computer ● Adobe Illustrator ● Adobe InDesign ● Adobe Acrobat Learner’s Technology: ● Adobe Acrobat ● Printer/Tablet Learners will have access to a computer or device that allows them to view the digital material on a basketball court, or use the printed materials. Eyesight will be required for this lesson. The learner should be healthy enough to play basketball, and not have a handicap that prohibits them from playing. Timeline The process should take ten minutes to teach, but it is up to the student to repeat the lesson and the practice until they are satisfied with their performance. Assessment Example Rubric Rubric for Basketball Shot Instructional Project Materials, Job Aid, Design Document Feedback Student: Student shows correct footwork, stance, and grip on the ball when preparing for the shot /10 Student shows correct formation of the shot, including arm movement, wrist movement and timing of the release /10 Student shows proper after­shot practices, such as follow­through after the release and adjustment /10 Student is able to make 5 out of 10 consecutive shots /10 Total Points /40 General Feedback: Evaluation August Moser Design Document (Visual & Text) At the conclusion of the instruction, did you feel that you learned the proper steps needed to shoot a basketball? Were the directions appropriate? Did the visual information allow you to learn these steps or were there those that needed better graphics or other information? Do you feel that you were successful in reaching the goals that the instructor set out for you? What could be improved in the instruction to help you learn better?