This social story by Mr. James Hoover, a kinesiology pre-health professions major at Temple University, explains how to play minature golf.

1. Social Story: How to Shoot a
Basketball

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

3. 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.

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

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

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

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

8. 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.

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

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

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

12. 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.
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13. I will try to be careful not to throw the
basketball in the direction of others.

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

15. Shooting basketball with friends can be fun and safe.

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

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

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

19. THE END