By doing squat thrusts you will gain more power in you quadriceps and calf muscles. This will increase the height of your jump allowing you to jump higher than an opponent can, giving you and edge over the competition. Another great aspect of strengthening your quadriceps and calves is being able to run faster. Squat thrusts will make allow you to out jump and out run the other team with ease.
Drill # 2: Bicep Curls
Bicep curls are an upper body workout essential to the jump shot. A lot of power for this type of shot comes directly from the biceps. By strengthening these muscles you will be able to shoot from a greater distance with ease. There are many different ways to perform bicep curls, a few being barbell curls, concentration curls, and hammer curls.
Drill # 3: Fouls Shooting
By practicing your foul shot, you will gain more accuracy from anywhere on the court. This way when you need to take a jump shot you can be confident in the performance of this shot. Once a sense of where the ball needs to be aimed is developed, it will be easier for a person to adjust their shooting technique to accommodate their shot.
