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Basketball: Full lay up

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from the right hand side. Player dribbles with their right hand at an angle to the basket, when they are beginning to approach the basket they take their first step on their right foot followed by the step on the left, taking off their left foot, bringing their right knee up (as if knee and elbow is attached by a piece of string). Shot is with the right hand. On the left hand side from the left hand side. Player dribbles with their left hand at an angle to the basket, when they are beginning to approach the basket they take their first step on their left foot followed by the step on the right, taking off their right foot, bringing their left knee up (as if knee and elbow is attached by a piece of string). Shot is with their left hand.

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Free throw shooting:

Ensure the player's shooting arm has the elbow at approximately 90 degrees underneath the ball.

The wrist should be cocked back underneath the ball.

The non shooting hand should only be used as a guide to stabilise the ball.

Shooting Techniques

Jump shot positioning:

Players should throw the ball in the air slightly ahead of themselves for them to step onto.

As they catch the ball they should jump slightly.

As they turn towards in mid-air towards where the basket is they should raise the ball above their head so that when they land they are ready to shoot.

Shooting Techniques

Lay up:

Footwork is always important in executing a correct lay up shot.

Shooting from the right side, the player should lead off their left foot and reach up to the basket extending right arm up towards basket at the same time as keeping the right knee bent to aid lift.

Aim to place the ball on the backboard so that it rebounds back into the basket.

Shooting Techniques