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there are two different shots in Basketball

the jump shot is were the player jumps to there highest peak then releases the ball usually just above their forehead.

Now the set shot is were you do not jump as high.

set shots are typically slower releases than jump shots as well.

for a set shot you square your body(feet, arms) to the basket bend the knees and shoot

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