1. Balance
Having a strong base is the first aspect of a perfect jump shot. A jump shot begins with your lower body, not your upper body. Having great balance means your legs should be shoulder width apart and your shooting foot should be slightly ahead of your non-shooting foot. Next, your knees should be slightly bent. Your feet and shoulders should be aligned with the basketball hoop. If you are wobbly then that means your not balanced. If you hold strong, that means you have a solid base and are ready for the next step.2. Eyes
You need to look at the basket in order to shoot. What to look at is a matter of personal preference. YOu can look at the front of the rim, middle, or back. I personally look at the back of the rim because more of my shots are shot than long. The key is to be consistant.
3. Elbow
Keeping your elbow in will allow you to get the forward, straight motion you need when shooting a jump shot. Your elbow should be aligned with the basket at a 90 degree angle. The angle will allow you to have your hand under the ball in order to create a snap of the wrist. To be in control, the ball should be resting on the pads of your fingers with your off-hand on the side to help guide the shot.4. Follow Through
The follow through is the key to a perfect jump shot. If you watch players with great jumpers, you will often see them leave the hand high in the air until the ball has reached the rim. After the ball leaves your hand, your arm, wrist and hand should resemble a goose neck. Another way to look at it is your arm should look like you are taking a cookie from a cookie jar in the top cabinet. The purpose of a follow through is to make sure you’re guiding the ball through the basket!If you still feel like you need more work check out this video illustrating the perfect form...
http://www.ehow.com/video_5238657_shoot-perfect-jump-shot.html
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