2 lines of players on the baseline (1 offensive and the other defensive) Offensive players have a ball each Offensive player comes out a few steps On coach's call, players sprint the floor Offensive player to make the layup and defensive player to challenge the layup without fouling After the layup is made or missed, players join the alternate line and rotate offense/defense Switch sides so they use left and right approach to the basket
Offensive player to focus on speed and layup at full speed Defensive player to focus on pressure not getting the ball - keep pressure on the layup Offensive player should take long steps on the layup to be under control and balanced Offensive player must drive at correct angle to the basket and not try and avoid contact Defensive player should not be flying out of bounds. They should challenge the layup but be ready for the rebound if missed (in a game situation) Defensive player must not make contact - just pressure
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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