How to shoot basketball over taller defenders?

Hi. I need help on how to shoot a basketball over taller people. Everytime i try, i always get blocked. How can i prevent this from happening and are their any good exercises to do?How to shoot basketball over taller defenders?
There's a number of things you can do.

First, use what you have. If you are thick, you can draw contact and create space to shoot.

Two, work your opponent. Try him outside. If he gets tight on your outside shot, take him inside. Use your teammates by passing to get him off balance.

Three, and I see this WAY too much, do not drive into the defense when you are already open to shoot. Make defenders work. Don't make it easy by driving into their faces and then shooting. Make them guard you.

Four, I don't know where this went, but smaller guys used to use a driving hook. This brings the ball back from the defender and allows you to shoot in motion. Try it --- if you can get accurate with it, it's a good tool to keep in the box. Magic Johnson used it.
Being a quality shooter and having to face taller opponents, you have to make sure you first create some space between you and the defender and you gotta make sure you have a high arching release similar to Ben Gordon's shot. Your arms should be str8 up as you release the ball as to be on an angle going forward. That should help you shoot over taller defenders. The best way to make this your natural form is by shooting over 100-200 jumpshots using the high arching form a day and before you know it, it'll be instinctive as to you having to think about it.How to shoot basketball over taller defenders?
I am short and I get my shot off over taller people all the time. I use the underhand scoop and keep the ball low or the teardrop (floater). The floater works well in the lane. Watch Iverson. He is short and uses the scoop and teardrop a lot.
I'd go with a head fake/ pump fake. Also, if you show your defender that you have no fear and will drive to the hoop, he may respect that more and play off of you in fear of you dribbling by him. Once that happens, you'll get better looks at open shots. Keep moving and working to get open shots too.How to shoot basketball over taller defenders?
break their ankles and then dunk on their face
My best answer is to fake them out, and use quickness. You have an advantage if you are a lot shorter. You're lower to the ground, and you can get under him, and around, the smaller you are the more you can get around a bigger guy...for the most part. Just fake shoot, go under his arms, and use what space you have. Hope that helps.
Either go with a pump fake or blow their slow and doofy a** away with a crossover.



You could go with a "Freezer" which is when you jump as high as you can and hold the ball in your shooting form for like a second and then release the ball. It will most likely throw the tall kid off guard
when u shoot, like pump fake it. so they will jump ahead before u jump. then make ur shot. but if u didnt bounce the ball then when u pump fake and when they jump go around them and make a shot. thats all man.
You've gotta get them to leave their feet with a head fake or a shot fake. Then when they are off of their feet you can:



1. Shoot over them with your regular shot, or

2. Move around them by keeping your pivot foot planted, and taking a step with your other foot. Then shoot with a little finger-roll/scoop shot or just use your regular shot.



Are you asking how to shoot over people from a stand-still position or from a triple-threat position? This is important, as your options are very different depending on whether or not you have picked up your dribble, or if you have just received the ball from a pass and still have the option to dribble. Do you see the difference?



As a rule, don't pick up your dribble if you are not ready to pass or shoot. If you are dribbling and there is a tall player in front of you ready to block your shot, then for goodness' sake don't stop dribbling!!! Just because you're shorter doesn't mean that you will be quicker than a taller player. I'm 6'2", but I am definitely as quick as my friend that's only 5'8". Regardless of speed, or perhaps inclusive of speed, basketball is first and foremost a game about creating space. You have to somehow get enough space when you shoot so that you won't be blocked. A tall guy already has this space because he is taller to begin with. So you have to develop something to gain this advantage back and create space for yourself. You can do it with quickness, with shot/head fakes, with a spin move, etc., etc. You just need to figure out your greatest strength and keep going back to that. Maybe you have superb endurance and can run guys all over the court, so that they get sick of chasing you and end up letting you get away from them too often. Whatever your advantage is, figure it out and use it to get good shots.
Watch Ben Gordon play. =)
try the teardrop. mark jackson former player of the pacers, knicks, denver(?), etc. lol.. always uses it..it was funny but effective.. he usually penetrates in the middle the suddenly stop to shoot a one handed quick lob shot.. i also take those kind of shots when i play... and thankfully i not always at the wrong side of a blocked shot.. lol