Jump shot

A basketball shot released while the shooter is airborne. Jumping can create space from a defender and raise the release point.

Shooting form: The coordinated stance, grip, alignment, and motion used to shoot a basketball. Its repeatable mechanics help make jump shots accurate across changing distances.
Three-point field goal: A field goal worth three points when released from beyond the three-point line. Many three-point attempts are jump shots taken to score from long range.
Layup: A close-range basketball shot made while moving toward the basket, usually with one hand. A layup finishes near the hoop, whereas a jump shot is released from farther away.
Michael Jordan: An American basketball player whose career included six NBA championships with the Chicago Bulls. His midrange jump shot became a defining feature of his scoring repertoire.
Release point: The position and moment at which a projectile leaves the thrower's hand. A higher release can make a jump shot harder for a defender to block.
Pull-up jumper: A jump shot taken immediately after a player stops or gathers from a dribble. It turns forward movement into a quick shot before a defender can recover.
Set shot: A basketball shot released without jumping, with the shooter grounded at release. It contrasts directly with the defining airborne release of a jump shot.
Stephen Curry: An American basketball player known for exceptional long-range shooting. His high-volume three-point jump shooting helped reshape offensive strategy.
Follow-through: The continuation of a movement after the main action has finished. Holding the shooting hand's motion after release supports consistent technique.
Fadeaway: A jump shot in which the shooter leans or moves backward while releasing the ball. The backward drift creates separation from a close defender.

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