The Perfect Jump Shot is an 8 1/2 x 11” book with 174 pages.
It contains over 400 photos and diagrams with 50 professional players pictured. They include Oscar Robertson, Ray Allen, Michael Finley, Wally Szczerbiak, Allan Houston, Dwayne Wade, Walt Frazier, Jerry West, Larry Bird, Jim Jackson, Robert Horry, Rasheed Wallace, Derek Anderson, Donyell Marshall, Reggie Miller, Kevin Garnett, Karl Malone, Rick Barry, John Havlicek, Roger Brown, Peja Stojakovic, Ric Smits, Robert Parish, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Paul Pierce, David Thompson, Willie Wise, Dan Issel, Elvin Hayes, Dave DeBusschere, Willis Reed, Tom Heinsohn, Pete Maravich, Julius Erving, George McGinnis, Glen Rice, Bob McAdoo and Chamique Holdsclaw.
Foreword by Mike Dunleavy, Los Angeles Clippers and Gary Boren, Dallas Mavericks
Introduction - by Scott Jaimet
Balance - Shot of Oscar Robertson and Ray Allen examined
The Right Choice - Incorrect teaching methods, elbow under the ball no longer necessary, shooting arm needs to swing free, purity of form, the jump set shot, open stance, youth basketball, the mid-range jump shot, not afraid to change, technique to beat the defense, make the right choice.
Strong Foundation - Attack the defense, understanding the 3-point line, importance of technique, common goal for player and coach, ball on the shelf, ball in line with body, shoot at maximum height, compact shooting motion, the “V”, reinforcement of the “V”, creativity, the ultimate weapon.
Great Technique - Six stages of the jump shot, body and foot alignment, start with the left foot, follow with right, gather, jump, proper grip, just like catching a baseball, arms lead upward, quickly in an arc, trigger point, throw wrist, fully extending the feet, ball above the head, focus, comfortable elbow, symmetry provides great consistency, pull the trigger, release, big basket or small, shooting hand pointed at the basket, feel the shot, final guidance, fingers dipped in the basket, landing, step by step checklist.
Shoot it Straight - Trajectory of the shot, effortless jump shot, focus on the back of the rim, the importance of shooting straight, high angle in close, sight instead of aim, importance of alignment, homework on the ground, distance magnifies error, watch the ball move, the T-square, pivot foot - balance foot, left or right - it doesn’t matter, turn jump shots into free throws, pivot square every time, strong side bias, pivot vs. jump stop, drift.
Shooting Tips - The camera tells the truth, check your arc, examine your technique, free throws, consistent routine at the line, importance of high arc, find your shot if you lose it, bank shot, seven shooting lanes, visual interference, chop wood - carry water, know your range, right path upward, the net tells the story, three types of shooting mechanics, like swinging a hammer, get stronger, use this book as tool, questions and answers, same principles for kids.
Changes - A great sport is born, time of trial and error, big changes in the 1950’s, the 1960’s, era of the mid-range jump shot, evolution.
The Inner Game - A new strategy, mastery, consciousness.
Jump Shot 101 - Craftsmanship, lesson plan part one, conversion, load into the jump, power of the shot, moving up, neutral position, full extension, hang like a rag doll, pull the trigger, shoot it straight, high arc, hold the shot, weight evenly distributed, shoot off right hand dribble, shoot off left hand dribble, common obstacles, lesson plan part two, shooting warm up drill, ten shot drill, ten shot drill into right elbow, ten shot drill into right corner, ten shot drill into left elbow, ten shot drill into left corner, shooting on the move, catch and shoot from left, catch and shoot from right, crossover and shoot going left, crossover and shoot going right, doesn’t take much to affect your shot, summary.
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