Hook Shot

Hook shot is deadly in 1 on 1 situations. When executed correctly, it enables the offending player to separate the defender and the ball by shoulder length. As a result, the basketball shot will have ample time to gain height before the defender has a chance to contest this almost unblockable shot. To do a hook shot,

• (Reverse everything if you are left-handed)

• Post-up until you have stabilized in a favorable position

• Toe-pivot and make a drop step for foot room

• Heel-pivot and turn your whole body 90 degrees to the left

• Hold the basketball straight up in a way that makes it farthest from your defender

• Look at the rim and elevate with both legs

• shoot the basketball by swinging the entire arm and snapping the wrist with a follow through

Basketball moves derived from the hook shot

Sky Hook: The most popular shot in the last basketball era

Baby Hook: The evolution of the skyhook points towards downsizing the arm swing