Article: This shot is ideal for low post players who are positioned inside the paint, close to the basket. When perfected the jump shot is notoriously difficult to stop as it gives players a key height advantage over their opponents. However, this shot should rarely be attempted outside of the paint as it is difficult to execute from a significant distance. Pivot your lead foot so it is parallel to the defender and the hoop. If you shoot with your right, your left foot and hip should both be parallel with the defender. Your body should be positioned sideways to the hoop with the non-shooting shoulder pointing toward the hoop. It's crucial to make sure your body is acting as a barrier between the basketball and the defender. Make sure your shoulders are even and firm so they can act as blockage against the defender. They should be across from the defender's chest so your non-shooting arm can block the defender while the other arm makes the shot. Keep your knees bent to maintain maximum flexibility in case the defender tries to knock you off balance. This low center of gravity is also crucial when your shooting leg lifts up to give you enough air to shoot the ball over your opponent's body. You need to make the basket your main center of focus so you are able to accurately make the shot. Ideally, you should be making the jump shot from inside the paint, so there will likely be a mass of defenders attempting to block your shot. Pay attention to your surroundings using your peripheral vision, but don't get distracted from the basket as this could alter the trajectory of your shot away from the basket.
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Understand the right time for a hook shot. Start by positioning your body as if you were going to do a normal jump shot. Square your shoulders. Get low. Look at the basket.
Article: The 3 forward positions include the center, the right winger, and the left winger. Stay near the center of the rink and on your opponent's side while you have the puck. Pass the puck between the other forwards for the best opportunity to score. Play a forward position if you want to score goals and be offensive during the game. The center also participates in face-offs after a point is scored or at the start of a new period. When you are playing as a winger, do your best to stay on the side of the rink you are assigned to. Each hockey team has 2 defensemen that stay mostly on their goal's side of the rink. When you are playing defense, cover the members of your opponent's team so it is more difficult for them to score. Chase after the player with the puck to try and steal it from them and make it harder for them to score. When you get the puck, pass it to one of the wingers or the center so they can take it to the other side of the rink. Always keep an eye on the players on the other team. Be sure to cover anyone near your goal so they do not get the puck. Try setting up a zone defense where each defensive player protects a certain part of the rink. The goalie is the last line of defense against your opponent and they can stop the puck from going into the goal. Always pay attention to where the puck is and move to the side of the goal closest to it. When you see a player lining up a shot, watch where the puck is going and try to stop it with your glove, sticks, or pads. Goalies can hold onto the puck if they catch it and force another face-off to happen on one of the circles on the rink. Pucks can move extremely fast toward you. Make sure you always stay alert of where the puck is coming from.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Drive the puck to the opponent's side of the rink if you are a forward. Keep the puck away from your goal if you are playing defense. Protect the goal if you are the goalie.
Article: You will probably be a little nervous the night before your graduation ceremony. This is perfectly normal! However, you will need energy and strength for the day, so make it a point to sleep at least seven hours the night before. Your graduation ceremony is something you want to enjoy and remember, and both of those things will be difficult to do if you're exhausted. You will feel healthier and happier if you're fully rested for your big day. It's highly likely that you'll be posing for lots of photographs on graduation day and you will want to look fresh and rested in them. Practice your walk and smile for when you accept your diploma. If you didn't order professional photos to be snapped as you accept your diploma, your friends and family are sure to be photographing the moment. If you practice how you plan to walk, smile and reach for the diploma, you'll feel less nervous when the moment comes. Be sure to stand up straight. Hold your head up high. Avoid fidgeting. Walk at a normal pace and try to keep your smile natural-looking. Many people like to get fresh haircuts and other grooming tasks done on the day of graduation. If this is something you want to do, make your appointments several weeks in advance. Schedule them for early in the day so that you will have plenty of time to get ready for the ceremony without rushing. Call establishments the day before to confirm your appointment times. Create a schedule for your day and stick to it. Be on time to your appointments. Make sure you are well aware of the schedule. Confirm what time you need to be on site and plan to arrive early. Double check when your family and friends should arrive, as well. Remind them in advance so that they will also be on time and are able to find decent parking and a good seat. Do what you can to avoid any unnecessary rushing around on the day of the ceremony. Many students celebrate after the graduation ceremony by attending a party that evening. Most high school graduates attend a party thrown by the school. If your school doesn't do that, consider throwing a party yourself. Talk to your friends and see what their plans are. Since a lot of your family is probably attending the ceremony, its a great opportunity to spend some time with them afterward. Plan to have a family gathering or a nice dinner at a restaurant.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Get a full night of sleep. Practice accepting your diploma with a smile. Set appointments for early in the day. Check the ceremony agenda. Confirm your post-ceremony plans.