Toy figure simulating a jump shot

An easy to manufacture toy figure (10) simulating a jump shot or a hook shot for simulated games using aerial projectiles, plus a method to play a simulated game of basketball using said toy figure. A base (11) supports resilient means (12) which may be bent or compressed and then released to rebound substantially to their original form and position with speed sufficient to throw an aerial projectile (15) which was placed upon hands (14) of an animate body (13) attached to said resilient means. Said resilient means may be provided by a coil, leaf or other type of spring, or by a resilient or elastic material forming a part of the body or the base. Said animate body (13) may be designed to resemble popular ballplayers for marketing purposes, including player numbers on club color uniforms, with fixed or rotatable arms.