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Momentum adds speed and direction to the ball when released. Jumping adds vertical, running adds horizontal and leaping adds both horizontal and vertical motion to the ball. The ball is moving at the same speed as the ball handler. Momentum must be accounted for while shooting or the shot will be exaggerated and a miss may occur.

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