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Bank Shot

A bank shot is a shot that bounces off the backboard before dropping into the basket. The square on the backboard is used to help guide the bank shot. Some players find the bank shot more reliable than aiming for the hoop alone. The use of the square provides an aiming point for the shot.

Angles, spin, and power are important for the bank shot. It is important to understand where the ball should make contact with the backboard and how much power to put into a shot to ensure a bank shot will go through the hoop. Practicing bank shots will help the player increase their outside shooting percentage.

The bank shot can be used from a post position and as an extension of the jump shot. The ball makes contact with the backboard on or near the square painted on the backboard. The lay-up is a variation of the bank shot, where the ball is laid up on the glass and dropped into the basket.

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