Improve your jump shot in 30 seconds with these simple shooting tips 1. If you are missing left or right then your shot is dealing with a directional issue. That means your aim is being affected somewhere and one of the easiest fixes is to spread your fingers wider. This allows your hand to cover more surface area on the ball, giving you more control, therefore allowing you to aim more of where you want the ball to go 1b. Aim your shooting shoulder to the rim. Your shoulder has a lot of influenc