Elbow Layups
Elbow LayupsPurposeThis is a good intermediate shooting and layup drill.How It Works1. Begin at the right elbow, holding a basketball.2. Explode forward, pushing the ball out ahead of you toward the rim.3. Finish
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Layup Footwork Drill (No Ball)
Purpose Learn the footwork and mechanics for shooting a layup. Drill Setup Set up two lines behind the baseline. How it Works Start in triple threat position with no ball Right Hand Layup:
Power Layup Drill
Purpose Players learn to shoot a power layup, which can be used when there is going to be contact or when a player is moving fast and needs to gain control
Dribble & Layup Footwork Drill
Purpose Incorporates a dribble into the layup footwork drill Drill Setup Set up two lines behind the baseline. Each player has a basketball. How it Works Start in triple threat position with the
Dribble, Step and Shoot Drill
Purpose Teaches players basic passing and Players learn to shoot a layup off of the dribble. Drill Setup Players form two lines at the wings. Younger players should start from the second
Pass, Catch & Shoot Drill
Purpose Players learn to shoot a layup after receiving a pass. Drill Setup Players form two lines, one on each wing. Two coaches stand near the top of the key – one
2 Drills for Better Layup Technique
The lay-up is the most basic and the first shot you should learn in basketball. While the lay-up appears to be an easy shot, It's not as easy as it