### Instruction: How do I get better at shooting a basketball?
### Response: Here are a few things you can try to get better at shooting a basketball:

- Practice the fundamentals by repeatedly bringing the ball to your set point without shooting.

- Shoot from < 5 feet away from the basket until you can reliably make the shot.

- Practice your free throws.

- Try shooting off the dribble.

- Get comfortable shooting threes.