 slightly behind and on top of the ball. Explode off your takeoff foot to elevate. Bring the ball straight up. Avoid swiveling the ball into your defender. Shoot a hook shot over the reach of your defender. Be strong as you shoot the hook, protecting the ball with your nonshooting hand until release. Land in balance and be ready to rebound the ball on a possible missed shot. Go up again with as many power moves as it takes to score.  ### Figure 0.0