In this phase the player should position themselves on the low block within five feet of the basketball hoop. Maintain a neutral spine, a balanced center of gravity, bending the knees, and flexing the elbows about 90 degrees.
Dropstep
Positioned on the low block, without dribbling the basketball, abduct the left foot in the frontal plane, into the middle of the paint. Maintain extension in the legs, and keep a firm grip on the basketball.
Dribble
Now that the left foot is in the paint, take one dribble towards the middle while simultaneously adducting the right leg to join the left leg.
Alignment
When the right foot joins the left, the players body should be parallel with the basketball hoop. Maintaining elbow flexion while grasping the ball, and legs should stay in a half squat position (athletic stance).
Shot
Lift your body up by leaping upwards using the gluteal muscles, core muscles, and calf muscles. Maintain elbow extension with the right arm and hand pronation when shooting the jump hook in the air.
