How To Make a Half-Court Shot

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So you've won the chance to sink a half-court basket for a prize. Congratulations! Now here's what you've got to do to win.

To complete this How-To you will need:

A basketball
A basketball court
A helper

Step 1: Warm up

Warm up with some deep knee bends and arm stretches. Don't want to pull something!

Step 2: Back up and bounce

Take five or six steps back from the shooting line and start bouncing the ball. Focus on the backboard and tune out background noise.

Step 3: Steady the ball

Place one hand under the ball to steady it, and one hand behind the ball so you can push it toward the basket.

Tip: Practice from the same distance you'll be facing in the contest. NBA half-court lines are 47 feet from the basket, while college or high school courts may be 5 feet shorter.

Step 4: Approach

Take a slow running start toward the line. You'll need to shoot before crossing it, or your shot won't be valid.

Step 5: Bend your knees

Just before shooting, bend your knees slightly—it will give you more power. Bring the ball to chest level. Inhale.

Tip: Unless you're a superhero, don't try shooting from above your head. Even most NBA players can't do that from this distance.

Step 6: Push forward

Push forward with your legs as you exhale. Shove the ball toward the basket with your fingers, not your palm. Aim for the backboard behind the rim so the ball banks in.

Step 7: Follow through

Keep your arms thrust forward and your eyes on the basket as you release the ball.

Step 8: Be proud

Whether you sink the basket or not, be proud of yourself for trying. Keep practicing—you just never know!

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[lasoogneypubes]

1. Stand at half court line

2. Shoot the ball

[brandon5377]

25 to 1 odds? are you kidding me? xD

half court is so much easier than ppl make it out to be

and btw, fuck running up to the shot, im 15 and can shoot 10 feet behind the half court line and have more than enough power, running is just for pussies, and is way inaccurate.

[wlwize]

that is probably dress like so i think u should stop making fun of your self k!!!!!!!!!

[JMF11397]

Gay

[MrM4L3K]

the pussys guide

[tlbarrera]

funny~ the cigarette LOL

[tauriuxas2000]

They say nba players dont shoot from above they're head. ok, LARY BIRD! ( well, i mean i know he's a superhero)

[WKTSgrim]

the name of this magic funtastic background music?

[jobanakurva]

EPIC FAIL

[YungDrumma1791]

Any one else notice after it said dont cross the line but at 1:18 he crossed the line.! lol

[escapethefate691000]

im pre sure no one wears chucks in basketball anymore :|

[MrCoolest21]

did u noe that 110% of this video was bullshit