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How To Do A Jump Shot In Handball

A jump shot is one of the main types of shot in handball. It allows you to jump above a defender to get a clear shot at goal, and also a possible height advantage over the goal-keeper. This step by step guide talks you through how to practice a jump shot. Enlarge

How To Do A Jump Shot In Handball

A jump shot is one of the main types of shot in handball. It allows you to jump above a defender to get a clear shot at goal, and also a possible height advantage over the goal-keeper. This step by step guide talks you through how to practice a jump shot.

Top Tips

  • Start off without a defender infront of you. Run slowly towards the goal and quickly jump and shoot whilst in mid-air. Continue to do this until you are confident in your timing, and accuracy of your shooting.
  • Try practicing with a defender infront of you. You will not have space for a run up now, so try and jump up above them and get your shot away whilst in mid-air.
  • You can gain an advantage in a jump shot if you wrong-foot the defender, so try and fool them into thinking you are moving in another direction, are about to pass, or about to attempt a different type of shot.
  • Try and shoot fast. You need to beat the goalkeeper, so try and give them as little time as possible to react.