Question

Can you breakdown the biomechanical movements of a Basketball jump shot in each phase?

Answer 1

Basically we can divide these stages into 6 stages for studying these are namely: Running, Planting feet, Crouching, Jumping, Releasing and Landing. These parts have been explained as follows:

The running phase or run up phase:This phase is not always a part of the shot but sometimes used depending on the situation. During this part the player run and gains momentum to perform the shot properly as per need.

Foot Planting: When the decision to make a shot is made the playershot prepare for the shot adequately. This is seen in the foot planting phase where the player is brings their feet together to prepare for the jump. The biomechanics of this case are: Kinetic Chain, Deceleration, Altering Mass Distribution.

Crouching Phase:The crouching phase of the Basketball Jump shot is simply first part of jump. This part involves the player bending his/her knees whilst keeping the ball in front of their torso, held with both hands. This phase prepares the player to launch into a jump that will allow them to shoot the ball from a higher level of elevation as compared to a standing jump. The biomechanics of the crouch phase include: Summation of Forces, Angular Momentum, Kinetic Chain, Altering Mass Distribution.

Jumping Phase:The jumping phase of the Basketball Jump shot is when the player pushes off of the ground with both of their feet into a single jump whilst moving the basketball from a lower position, to an elevated position for the shot. The height on a person's jump phase is dependant on preparation, player mass, player muscle mass and force generated. This phase of the basketball shot is a significant part of this skill investigation as it will help answer the guiding question. The biomechanical principles involved with the Jump Phase are: Kinetic Chain, Summation of Forces, Inertia, Moment of Inertia, Acceleration, Force.

Ball Release and Landing Phase:Releasing the ball is one of the most important parts of the Basketball Jump Shot. When moving to release the ball, the player must raise the ball above their eye level, whilst keeping their body straight, using their dominant hand to power the ball and their non-dominant hand to guide the ball through the shot. The purpose of this investigation is to find whether they ball is better off released at the height of the jump, before the height of the jump or when the player is descending. Following the release, the player needs to bring their hands to their sides for stability and land on both feet distancing them shoulder-width apart. The biomechanical principles involved with the release and landing phase are: Summation of Forces, Kinetic Chain, Fulcrum, Levels, Force, Projection Angle.