Vol. 7, Issue 2, Part F (2025)

The ability to shoot a basketball is impacted by the coordinated movement of many joints. The knee, hip, and shoulder joint angles and their impact on shooting accuracy are the main topics of this study's innovative biomechanical research of two-point shooting (inside the three-point arc). Experienced basketball players participated in a motion-capture experiment in which they executed a series of mid-range standardized jump shots. Measured and examined in connection to shot results were kinematic characteristics such as shoulder angle at ball release and knee and hip flexion during the preceding period. The findings show that good shots have a greater shoulder angle at release, which contributes to a steeper ball trajectory, and an ideal range of knee and hip flexion. On the other hand, missing shots had a flatter release and reduced lower-body joint engagement. A statistical investigation revealed significant relationships (p < 0.05) between firing accuracy and certain joint angles. The results provide a novel prediction model of shot performance based on critical joint angles and highlight the significance of integrated lower and upper body mechanics in mid-range shooting. Coaches and players may use this activity to enhance accuracy within the arc and improve shooting mechanics.