Always try and create space by taking a step back and if the mans bigger then you and you cant out jump him don't try to shoot over him, pump fake to get him in air then take the shot or draw a foul.

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Height:6'3
Standing vertical: 24
Running vertical: 27

It's obvious that you should practice your shooting. But there is a difference between shooting when you have all day and no distractions and when there is a man in your face. Often times the defender doesn't even touch the ball but he
1)Forces you to shoot with a different motion
2)Distracts you

You should make sure that you have a good form. Many people shoot with bad form when it's just them and the hoop. But when there is a defender the hands get to low and away and it's an easy block. Ask yourself could I shoot with a man in my face with this motion?

You should also practice with distractions. At first you can just practice with anything that distracts you. Then you should move up to actual practicing with a defender. But he doesn't need to defend all out at first.

just practice shooting quicker, jab stepping and pump fakes

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Age:14 Height: 5' 9" Running Vertical Jump: about 32 inches
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Good, better, best. Never let it rest. Until your good is better and your better is best.
-- Tim Duncan

1) use the triple threat position
2) get a high release point
3) get a quick release
4) put some arc on that shot. check out Ben Gordan

after shooting perfectly when wide open u can try to put an obstacle between u and the rim that simulates the defender.

if your defender's hand isn't in your shot pocket (area below chest and above waist), then pull the trigger. if his hand isn't in your shot pocket, you have enough room to shoot so theres no way he can block your shot.

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Height: 6'0
Vertical leap: 24"
Weight: 135 lbs

1. Pump Fake to bring him in the air, you can only draw the foul if he is jumping towards, if he goes straight up and you go into him, it's either an offensive foul on you or you missed the shot horrible. Also, once he is in the air, go around him and shot or keep going to the basket.

2. Fake pass and drive past him.

3. Shoot and hope he doesn't block it.

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"quick draw"...

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"Look me in the eye. It's ok if you're scared. So am I. But we're scared for different reasons. I'm scared of what I won't become, and you're scared of what I could become. Look at me. I won't let myself end where I started. I won't let myself finish where I began. Look me in the eyes. I have something more important more courage. I have patience. I will become what I know I am."
-- Michael Jordan

All I have to say, to shoot with a defender on you, you need MUSCLE MEMORY, practice the shot that you want to take, at game speed, build muscle memory and even if you can't see the basket your muscle memory will make your shot go in and you can easily shoot over your defender.

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"I've missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I've lost almost 300 games. 26 times, I've been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I've failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed."-Michael Jordan

"Shallow men believe in luck. Strong men believe in cause and effect."-Ralph Waldo Emerson


"Th-th-that that don't kill me can only make me stronger"-Kanye West

Standing Vertical: 24-24.5 inches
Running Vertical: 25-26 inches