Social Story: How to Shoot a Basketball

I like to shoot basketball. It feels great to make a basket and hear the sound of the net “swoosh”.

When I shoot the ball, I use both hands. I have to keep one hand on the side of the ball and my other hand

under the ball.

Then I bend my knees and elbows. I face the basket.

When I am in position, I look at the rim of the basket.

I will work on aiming to shoot the ball just above the rim and throw it hard enough to get it there.

When I am ready to shoot the ball, I will push of with my feet and jump.

While in the air, I will raise the arm below the ball and get ready to push it towards the basket. The ball will be

above my head before I let go.

I will flick my wrist and push the ball towards the basket.

I can try to use my other hand to guide the ball as my strong hand throws it towards the basket.

I have to shoot a basketball like this so its accurate, easier and so I don’t get hurt.

I have to be careful and make sure no one is underneath the basketball hoop before I shoot so no

one gets hit with the ball.

I will try to be careful not to throw the basketball in the direction of others.

Shooting a basketball can cause injury to my friends if I am not careful, and hurt them a lot.

Shooting basketball with friends can be fun and safe.

When I score a basket, it is okay to be loud and cheer.

My parents and friends like it when I make the basketball in the hoop.

I will try my best to shoot the basketball and make it into the net.

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