Mechanics of the Jump Shot: The “Dip” Increases the Accuracy of Elite Basketball Shooters

The present study assessed the mechanics of the basketball jump shot to determine whether or not the “dip” increased shot accuracy. There remained a debate between coaches who believed “dipping” was too slow and coaches who believed “dipping” increased accuracy. A mixed design was used for the prese...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Luke S. J. Penner
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021-06-01
Series:Frontiers in Psychology
Subjects:
NBA
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2021.658102/full