Having learned the basic jump shot, you need to be able to execute it immediately, after receiving a pass while cutting or after ending a drive.
The most effective way to do this is to use a front stop — a move that causes you to stop quickly, even when you are moving fast, and lets you square up to the basket, when necessary.
Movement pattern of the front stop
In order to stop quickly when moving at high speed, you need to able to "slam on the brakes." Doing this involves selecting the foot you want to establish as your pivot, or "brake foot."
As your brake foot comes forward, push off the other foot and quickly extend, with a "lunging action," the brake foot just beyond the distance of your longest walking stride.
During this lunging action, keep the heel of the lunge foot just slightly above the court, until the heel contacts the court. As the heel contacts the court, the upper body (hips and shoulders) moves forward. As the lunging foot passes the brake foot, bring it up to complete the jumping stance for the jump shot.
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