A Bank Shot is a term in basketball that refers to a kind of shot that happens when the ball first bounces off or “banks” into the backboard before dropping into the basket or touching the rim.
Essentially, a bank shot is a type of shot where the player intentionally bounces the ball off the backboard before it goes into the basket. Instead of shooting the ball directly through the hoop, the player aims for the square on the backboard just above the rim.
When the ball hits this spot at the correct angle, it will bounce off the backboard and fall softly into the basket. Players often use bank shots when they are shooting from certain angles or distances where it's harder to score directly.
Using the backboard can make it easier to get the ball into the hoop, especially for short to medium-range shots. Some famous NBA players known for using bank shots include Tim Duncan and Kobe Bryant.
How to do a Bank Shot: [Bank Shot][1]
[1]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TackHHEhRTM