The total of the forces depicted in figure 1 is the most significant biomechanical principle of the basketball jump shot. The force is the most powerful aspect of the basketball jump shot, and for it to be effective, the force and strength must begin from the legs and end just at the athlete's fingers as the ball is released. If any other part of the body gets involved, such as the arms or shooting hand, then there is no guarantee that the shot will go in. The total work done by these three forces is maximum during the release of the ball. After this point, the energy begins to decrease until it is completely lost with nothing left over at the end of the swing. This means that the more effort you put into your shot, the higher the chance that it will go in. And the easier it will be for you to make the shot. However, too much effort used during the shot may cause injury. For example, if you push off with your leg when jumping, this may cause blood flow to be cut off from your ankle up towards your knee. This can lead to serious problems such as infection or even amputation if not treated quickly. So really, it's all about balance. You need to use enough force to send the ball flying through the air but not so much that you hurt yourself in the process.