Start by getting them to drible around the area. When the coach blows the whistle, what the players have to do is dribble to the closest basket and perform a layup
Make sure they perform the technique properly. One foot out and then one foot in. Drive the closest knee to the basket up as high as possiable. Pushing the ball up and put the syamp on the envelope
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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