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a. Layup Shot

Going close to the basket and taking two
steps to reach it and dropping the ball
directly is called a layup shot. Layup shot
is the most used skill to score a basket
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in basketball. Now everyone take turns
hitting the ball against the wall as shown
in the picture.

b. Jump Shot

A popular shot used to shoot when the opponent is ahead of you is the
jump shot. Now, to hit this type of shot, hold the ball with one hand
and try to push it towards the ring with the other hand. Release the
ball only when the jump reaches the best point in this shot. Control
the body with the help of ankle gloves while hitting the ground.

Activity 8.19

Practice of Counting Miss-shootings

To practice counting miss-shooting, mark the target area by drawing
a line on a wall. Choose the first shooting turn from coin toss. If you
win the turn, try shooting. The rest of the players also try to shoot.
Make a rule that if someone succeeds in shooting, the other opponent
should also succeed in shooting the target. Otherwise, record one out

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